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

Required

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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

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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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Time	Mon (11/27)	Tue (11/28)	Wed (11/29)	Thu (11/30)	Sat (12/02)
1 pm					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, Other, Special Event Required Event Details: Vote to pick which movie screens at the biweekly Teen Movie Matinee! Vote in person the day of. This week is winter horror with: Black Christmas, Krampus, Snowmageddon, or Gremlins. This event is in the "Community" group. Christmas in the Village 1:00pm - 4:30pm Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Community" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Community Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Visit the bookmobile in South Meriden at the yearly celebration of Christmas in the Village!
2 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ronny LeBlanc: Expedition Bigfoot 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: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event Required Event Details: Join the Meriden Public Library on Saturday, December 2nd as it hosts author Ronny LeBlanc for an intriguing talk on the search for Bigfoot.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Nature Printmaking 3:30pm - 5:00pm 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other, Special Event Required Event Details: Using leaves, twigs and flowers create your own print of the nature around us. Water soluble ink will be used to transfer the image of nature’s materials. PG	This event is in the "Adults" group. Esia Friedman: CT Voices of Hope Speaker 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Special Event Required Event Details: On Wednesday, November 29^th @3:00 PM Holocaust Survivor, Esia Friedman, will give a talk at the Meriden Public Library in conjunction with the CT Voices of Hope program.	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 5 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual Program - "Power of Women in Science Fiction: Naomi Alderman on Writing Dystopian Worlds" 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Author Talk, Book Club, Other, Special Event Event Details: Register Here
4 pm	Library Board Meeting 4:30pm - 6:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
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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 - Folded Book Holiday Tree 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: We will fold old book pages to form a holiday tree. We will decorate the tree with baubles and pom poms! Join us Tuesday, November 28th @6:00 PM in Multi-Purpose Room 6 for some pre-holiday fun! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Classics Clique 6:00pm - 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: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Club, Film Required Event Details: This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.	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, Other, Special Event 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 "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! November Book:	This event is in the "School Age" group. Tech Time 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Room: zChildren's Program Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Other, Special Event, STEAM, Technology Class Event Details: Grades K-5 \| Drop-in Experiment and explore robots and other tech toys at the library!

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