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: Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut
Start: 2024-11-26T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-26T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Meriden Public Library

Featured Events

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Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, an...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy

Required

Event Details:

Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, and get a night’s lodging.

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

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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

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?

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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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Time	Mon (5/08)	Tue (5/09)	Wed (5/10)	Thu (5/11)	Fri (5/12)	Sat (5/13)
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: Children's Department Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Come and join us 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 and Friday 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. Spaceship Harmony: A Musical Journey Through the Universe, with Michele Urban 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age 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. 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 Required Event Details: Blast off for faster-than-the-speed-of-light fun with stellar songs, galactically cool games, and epic rhythm instruments! Catapult into hyperspace with a musical mission - to have an intergalactic music adventure!	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: Children's Department Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Come and join us 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 and Friday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
11 am
12 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Workforce Alliance Services Desk 12:00pm - 2:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: zMeriden Mall - Conference Table (near magazines) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Darlena Young of Workforce Alliance (WA) will set up an information desk at the library. She will distribute information about the services of WA: it offers assistance in all aspects of the job search process.
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Death in the Baltic 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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: zMeriden Mall - Outside of Boscov's (2nd Floor) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Special Event Event Details: Death in the Baltic: The WW2 Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff (Monday, May 8) Presenter: Cathryn Prince, author and freelance journalist		This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - A Mirror on Meriden 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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: zMeriden Mall - Outside of Boscov's (2nd Floor) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Special Event Event Details: A Mirror on Meriden (Wednesday, May 10) Presenter: William Glick, former executive of the Meriden Gravure Company	This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC The Three Stooges - John Colaresi 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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: zMeriden Mall - Outside of Boscov's (2nd Floor) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Special Event Event Details: The Three Stooges (Thursday, May 11) Presenter: John Colaresi, cinema buff and aficionado
2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Low Vision Directory Distribution (UR Community Cares) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: zMeriden Mall - Conference Table (near magazines) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Michelle Puzzo of UR Community Cares will be here to distribute their directory of low vision resources. She will also answer questions about the agency and the issues that are faced by persons with vision impairments.				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Come to Your Senses - Aromatherapy 101 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Art & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop Required Event Details: This interactive presentation highlights the history and health benefits of essential oils and healing botanicals, and includes a fun interactive trivia quiz.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Spanish Conversation Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 - Board Room (front of library) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Workshop Required Event Details: It’s time to dust off that high school Spanish! Join us for a fun, relaxing conversation hour and practice your Spanish.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. How to Pay For College 6:15pm - 7:30pm 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: Special Event Required Event Details: Advanced College Funding Solutions, LLC will hold a free seminar on finding funding for college-bound students.	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: Children's Department Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Come and join us 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 and Friday mornings and Wednesday evenings. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. What’s Next? Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 - Conference Table (near magazines) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: The What’s Next? Book Club will discuss Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford, on Wednesday, May 10th at 6:30 pm.
7 pm
8 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual Event - Not Funny: Author Talk with Academy Award Nominated Jena Friedman 8:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Register here

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