Library hours for Thanksgiving holiday.

The library will close early at 4pm on Wednesday, November 27th.

The library will be closed Thursday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

The library will reopen on Friday, November 29th at 9:30am.

Week Calendar

Name: Local Author Event
Start: 2024-11-30T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-30T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Meriden Public Library

Featured Events

Local Author Event

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Civics & Community

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages, Community

Event Details:

Shop Local and Read Local!Join us at the Meriden Public Library’s first-ever Local Author Book FairSaturday, November 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.Community Room 1+2+3Meet and support local ...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community

Program Type: Author Talk, Civics & Community

Required

Event Details:

Shop Local and Read Local!

Join us at the Meriden Public Library’s first-ever Local Author Book Fair

Saturday, November 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Community Room 1+2+3

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Yak & Wrap Holiday Workshop

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room 2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Holiday

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Do you struggle with wrapping holiday presents every year? Do your wrapped presents look like you fought with a roll of wrapping paper and lost? Come on in to socialize, enjoy some...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday

Required

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Do you struggle with wrapping holiday presents every year? Do your wrapped presents look like you fought with a roll of wrapping paper and lost?

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De-Stress with Furry Scaly Friends

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Nature/Wildlife

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

We know that the holiday season can get stressful! Let Furry Scaly Friends help you de-stress with an unforgettable, hands-on experience.Get up close and personal with ou...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Nature/Wildlife

Required

Event Details:

We know that the holiday season can get stressful! Let Furry Scaly Friends help you de-stress with an unforgettable, hands-on experience.

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The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor will not dwell on the attack itself as opposed to the why? Why did the Japanese attack a sleeping U.S. Pacific Fle...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy

Required

Event Details:

The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor will not dwell on the attack itself as opposed to the why? Why did the Japanese attack a sleeping U.S. Pacific Fleet in Hawaii?

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18th Century Chocolate Making

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Food/Cooking, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages, Community

Event Details:

Witness the art of chocolate-making as it was in the 18th century!Pewter Pot Chocolates will demonstrate the traditional methods of transforming the humble cacao bean into a rich, ...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community

Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking, History & Genealogy

Required

Event Details:

Witness the art of chocolate-making as it was in the 18th century!

Personalized Mandala Canvas Tote Bags

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join nature artist Denise Smith for a fun craft experience.Create your own canvas tote bag decorated with a mandala stencil and words of affirmation.

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Required

Event Details:

Join nature artist Denise Smith for a fun craft experience.

Create your own canvas tote bag decorated with a mandala stencil and words of affirmation.

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10 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: zChildren's Department - Mat Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required PreSchool Storytime Join us for a themed storytime with books, songs, and a craft for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver. Event Details: Come and join Miss Melissa each week for stories, songs, and crafts. Storytime is geared towards ages 5 and under (but all ages are welcome). The same storytime will run on Monday mornings and Wednesday evenings.				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Family Concert with Judy Pancoast 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age, All Ages Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: zChildren's Department - Mat Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age, All Ages Program Type: Special Event Required Event Details: Join us for a fun, music-filled morning with Grammy nominated children’s singer/songwriter Judy Pancoast. JM/WG
11 am				This event is in the "School Age" group. Tutoring 11:00am - 12:30pm School Age This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Age Group: School Age Event Details: Tutor student
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Employment Assistance from Community Housing Advocates 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: zBrowsing and Computer Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event, Workshop Event Details: Leah Reyes of Community Housing Advocates will be available to help patrons with resume preparation, job interviewing, housing issues. She can provide group or individual assistance.
2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Virtual Event: xkcd Webcomic and What if? Series Creator : Author Talk with Randall Munroe 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults, Community This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Community Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Register here: https://libraryc.org/meridenlibrary/22021		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Black Panther Film Viewing 2:00pm - 4:30pm Teens, Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: zMeriden Mall - Outside of Boscov's (2nd Floor) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Film Required Event Details: On Thursday, February 2nd at 2:00 PM, the Meriden Public Library will be showing the Academy Award winning film Black Panther.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Drop In Crafternoon: Beaded Bookmarks 2:30pm - 4:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: zChildren's Department - Mat Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Stop by anytime between 2:30 - 4:00 pm to create your very own beautiful beaded bookmark. For ages 4 and up. DG/Circ staff
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic 4:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults, All Ages, Community This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. 4:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults, All Ages, Community Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: zBrowsing and Computer Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults, All Ages, Community Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Meriden Public Library (inside the Meriden Mall at 470 Lewis Avenue, use TJ Maxx entrance) No appointment needed – WALK-UPS WELCOME! Ages 6 months to 11 years old & 12+
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Let’s Talk – English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: zMeriden Mall - Outside of Boscov's (2nd Floor) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event, Workshop Required Event Details: Let’s Talk! Join us to discuss various topics and practice English in this fun conversation group! For those who speak at least a beginner to intermediate level of English. Meriden Mall - 2nd floor. Next to Champs and Boscov's.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:30pm Babies & Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: zChildren's Department - Mat Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Come and join Miss Melissa each week for stories, songs, and crafts. Storytime is geared towards ages 5 and under (but all ages are welcome). The same storytime will run on Monday mornings and Wednesday evenings.

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