Library Holiday Hours

The library will close early at 3pm on Tuesday, December 24th.

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Day.

The library will reopen on Thursday, December 26th at 9:30am.

Week Calendar

Name: Write Your Way: Virtual Short Story Writing Workshop
Start: 2025-01-07T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-07T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Meriden Public Library

Featured Events

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Write Your Way: Virtual Short Story Writing Workshop

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Education, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Unlock the secrets of crafting compelling short stories in this immersive workshop designed for aspiring writers. From generating ideas and developing characters to crafting e...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talk, Education, Workshop

Required

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Unlock the secrets of crafting compelling short stories in this immersive workshop designed for aspiring writers.

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Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Room at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Civics & Community

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard!Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. Attendees will recei...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Civics & Community

Required

Event Details:

Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard!

Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library.

Attendees will receive one hour of community service.

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Hip Hop Class with United Rhythms

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Get ready to groove with United Rhythms Dance Studio's free Adult Hip Hop Classes starting in January! Perfect for beginners and those looking to have fun, these classes will ...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music, Workshop

Required

Event Details:

Get ready to groove with United Rhythms Dance Studio's free Adult Hip Hop Classes starting in January!

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The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Event Calendar

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Register HereCome have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series...

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Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Author Talk

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Tai Chi

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Travel & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

In this class, you will begin with loosening up exercises to physically relax the joint areas to allow for better energy flow. This is followed with a meridian cleansing Chi K...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Travel & Culture

Required

Event Details:

In this class, you will begin with loosening up exercises to physically relax the joint areas to allow for better energy flow.

This is followed with a meridian cleansing Chi Kung routine to begin cultivating the chi.

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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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