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

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Education, History & Genealogy

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Adults

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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

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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

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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? 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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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.	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. Iwo Jima/World War II Mobile Museum 10:30am - 2:00pm Children, School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults, All Ages Offsite Event 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults, All Ages Program Type: Civics & Community, History & Genealogy, Other, Special Event Event Details: The Iwo Jima/World War II Museum is a mobile display of memorabilia and information.
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Discussion Group: Researching Hispanic Genealogy 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Special Event Required Event Details: Join Iris Alicea Flores, professional genealogist, as she teaches you the methods of discovering your Hispanic heritage.
12 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Trunk or Treat 12:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages, Community Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages, Community Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Children of all ages are invited to Trick-or-Treat from Halloween decorated vehicles along the Meriden Green! (All children must be accompanied by an adult). Make sure you stop by the Bookmobile for Halloween treats.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Book Discussion - The Book of Lost Names - by Kristin Harmel 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: The Book of Lost Names - by Kristin Harmel This is about the brave people who helped Jews, especially children, escape from Nazi controlled France to Switzerland during the Second World War.			This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Using the 5 Senses in Writing Historical Fiction 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: Using the Five Senses in Writing Historical Fiction
2 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Music Through the Decades - Pianist Joel Zelnik and Vocalist Francine Evans 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages, Community Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" 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 1+2+3 Age Group: All Ages, Community Program Type: Other, Special Event Required Event Details: “THROUGH THE DECADES” Join us on this musical journey through the years featuring music from the turn of the century (1900’s) through the 2000’s. Soul, swing, Motown, disco, Sinatra, Bette Midler, Glen Miller, Elvis and more!
3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. Skill Series: Resume 101 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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: Special Event, Workshop Required Event Details: Join Librarian Paige in this new series to learn the skills to build your resume! The first of a two part series, this sessions will cover what should and should not go on your resume.			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Coloring Club! 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 1 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Join us to relax and unwind by coloring various designs! All coloring supplies will be provided. JZ/PH 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. Day of the Dead Celebration 3:30pm - 5:30pm 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. 3:30pm - 5:30pm 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: Other, Special Event Required Event Details: Join us as we learn about and observe this beautiful holiday. The Days of the Dead are celebrated throughout Latin America on November 1st and 2nd.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Trivia Showdown 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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: Games, Special Event Required Event Details: Join us for some Halloween themed trivia. Attendees will help pick the topics for our next Trivia meetup! Prizes will be awarded for top teams/players.
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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 - Toilet Paper Tube Trinket Boxes 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Using empty toilet paper rolls, we will fashion little trinket boxes that look like miniature pumpkins. We will meet in the multi-purpose room on Tuesday, October 24th, at 6PM. It’s a great family craft!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Instructional Chess Program 6:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: An instructional chess program offered for an eight week fall session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. This event is in the "Teens" group. Manga Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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: Book Club Required Event Details: Do you love manga? Join the Manga Club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet like-minded people and work on fun projects. Additionally, check out any new manga additions before anyone else! 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. BookTok Bookclub 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens, 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! October Book:
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual Event - "A Lifetime of Writing: A Conversation with International Bestselling Author John Irving" 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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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