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

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

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 (9/18)	Tue (9/19)	Wed (9/20)	Thu (9/21)	Fri (9/22)	Sat (9/23)
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Rhyme Time 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. 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 Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Ages 0-12 months \| Registration Required	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. 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 Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Ages 1-3 \| Registration Required		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. 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 Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Ages 3-5 \| Registration Required This storytime is filled with songs, stories, puppets, and fun activities to develop your child's love of reading. Stay after storytime is over for playtime. Siblings are welcome.
11 am						This event is in the "Children" 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. Play the Mexican Card Game Loteria 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults, All Ages, Community Closed Required This event is in the "Children" 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. 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults, All Ages, Community Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults, All Ages, Community Program Type: Games Required Event Details: Like Bingo? You’ll love Lotería! Join us and learn a special version of the popular Mexican card game Loteria as we celebrate the life of librarian Pura Belpré who authored award-winning children’s and young adult books.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Lymphatic Therapy, It Makes a Difference 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: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Health & Wellness, Special Event Event Details: Learn about the lymphatic system, lymphatic therapy that started in Europe and how it can benefit you and improve your health.		This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Book Discussion 1 - Lucy by the Sea 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: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Special Event Event Details: What did you do when the pandemic became a reality?		This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Children's Programs On Public Television 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: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Special Event Event Details: Cathleen works on the digital frontier in children’s television. What defines a social media platform? How has this changed storytelling and communication? Learn about a career that didn’t exist a decade ago.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Movie Matinee 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Film Required Event Details: Vote to pick which movie screens at the biweekly Teen Movie Matinee! Vote in person the day of.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual Program - How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most: An Author Talk with Adam Alter 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Practice English Conversation 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event, Workshop Required Event Details: Join us to practice English in a fun and comfortable environment! This program presents an opportunity to practice your English conversational skills in a group with a certified TESOL teacher!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Learn to Play Lotería 3:45pm - 4:45pm Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event, Other Required Event Details: Learn and play Lotoría as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month. Additionally learn the cultural significance of the game. No prior knowledge required! PG	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 "Community" group. Local Author Book Talk: Jared Burgess 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults, Community Closed Required 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 "Community" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults, Community Program Type: Special Event, Other Required Event Details: Join us as Meriden resident, Jared Burgess, discusses his first book, The Single Diary of a Precarious Kacee Gardner. Jared published his first book at the age of 21.
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: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Bilingual Required Event Details: Join us for a fun, relaxing conversation hour to practice your Spanish. This program is recommended for those who have some knowledge of Spanish. Ages 12 and up. BB
5 pm
6 pm		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. Twice-a-Month Tuesday Craft Night – Shelf Gnomes 6:00pm - 7:00pm School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults Closed Required 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. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: We will make adorable shelf gnomes from paper cups, an old sock, and mop yarn! It’s simple and fun! Join us on Tuesday, September 19th at 6:00pm. DG/Brooke This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Paint Your Pet Workshop 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" 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: Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Bring in a 5x7 photo of your pet to paint! In one two-hour session, watercolor artist Nancy Roman will help you paint a watercolor portrait based on the photo.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Mario Kart Tournament 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Required Event Details: Race to the library to compete in this Mario Kart bracket. If you have what it takes to leave the competition in the dust, you may just walk away with a prize. PG This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. 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 Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Ages 0-5 \| Registration Required Join Miss Melissa each week for stories, songs, and crafts. Older siblings are welcome. MM/AJ This event is in the "Adults" group. BookTok Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one! September Book:

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