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 (12/25)	Tue (12/26)	Wed (12/27)	Thu (12/28)	Fri (12/29)	Sat (12/30)
All Day	Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile Description: Closed for Christmas Day
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Pigeon and Duckling Puppet Craft 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) 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. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Ring in the New Year with our book besties Pigeon and Duckling! The Pigeon may not be allowed to drive the bus, but he is allowed to be a craft.		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Pete the Cat Crown Craft 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, School Age Closed Required 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: Children's Project Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, School Age Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event Required Event Details: Ring in the New Year with our book Bestie Pete the Cat! Kiddos will be cool as cats wearing the crown they make at this special crafting event.	Reservation CT State Chess Association Tournament 10:00am - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
11 am				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Cancelled - Black Bears In Connecticut Presentation for Kids - Cancelled 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, School Age Closed Required This event is in the "Children" 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: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Special Event Required Event Details: Grades K-5 \| Registration Required
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2 pm				This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Harry Potter Wand and Floating Candle Craft 2:30pm - 3:30pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event Required Event Details: Ring in the New Year with our Book Bestie Harry Potter! Participants will have a magical time painting their own wands and creating a floating candle at this event.
3 pm			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. New Year's Celebration Loteria for All Ages 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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. 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Join us for a special New Year's Day celebration with the Mexican card game Lotería. Holiday refreshments will be provided. Registration requested.	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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 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 "School Age" group. South Meriden Spring Baseball Registration 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Entrance Hallway Age Group: School Age Program Type: Games Event Details: 2024 SPRING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Registration open to Meriden residents and surrounding town	This event is in the "Teens" group. Gingerbread House Competition 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other, Special Event Required Event Details: Do you have the crafting chops to beat out the competition in this gingerbread house decorating showdown?	This event is in the "Teens" group. New Years Celebration 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games, Other, Special Event Required Event Details: Come celebrate the New Year at the library! Take a look back at 2023 as we look forward to 2024!
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Dogman Perler Beads Craft 5:30pm - 6:30pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Closed 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, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Ring in the New Year with our book bestie, Dogman! Join us for an all out fun Perler Bead craft where participants will have the option to make a Dogman or Lil’ Petey keychain.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Video Game Club 5:00pm - 8:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" 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, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Games Required Event Details: Drop-in to the library on Thursday nights for video game club! We will be taking turns playing on the Nintendo Switch. Board games and coloring sheets will be provided while waiting for your turn!
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Trading Card Game 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: Games Required Event Details: Bring your friends and your cards and challenge each other to a duel. Don't forget your duplicate cards for trading. Players of Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon Trading Card Game, Yu-Gi-Oh! 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: Author Talk, 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 "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. This event is in the "Children" group. Matt Mathews Magic Show 6:30pm - 8:00pm Children Closed Required This event is in the "Children" 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: Children Program Type: Other, Special Event Required Event Details: Join us for a night filled with magic and laughs with Matt Matthews! At the end of this fun, interactive show kids will learn how to do a magic trick! For ages 4-9.

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