Library Parking on Wednesday November 6th

Starting at 6pm on Wednesday, November 6th portions of the Liberty Street municipal parking lot will be CLOSED for restriping of parking spaces.

Additional parking is available at the municipal parking lot accessible via Caitlin Street.

These portions will reopen on November 7th at 8am.

Library Closed on Monday, November 11th for Veterans Day.

The library will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, November 12th at 9:30am.

Week Calendar

Name: Spirits of New England
Start: 2024-11-07T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-07T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Meriden Public Library

Featured Events

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Spirits of New England

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Being a New England native has allowed Dustin to investigate some very interesting places rich with local history and folklore. This lecture chronicles some of his favorite New Eng...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event

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Being a New England native has allowed Dustin to investigate some very interesting places rich with local history and folklore. This lecture chronicles some of his favorite New England investigations that he has been a part of.

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Wangunk Tribe

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages, Community

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Join us to learn about the Wangunk with local tribal historian and Wangunk elder Gary O'Neil. The Wangunk tribe has been in Connecticut for thousands of ye...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community

Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture

Required

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Join us to learn about the Wangunk with local tribal historian and Wangunk elder Gary O'Neil. The Wangunk tribe has been in Connecticut for thousands of years.

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Art of the Book

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

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Art & Crafts, Workshop

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Adults

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Boring books be banished! Calligrapher Debby Reelitz will take us on a journey exploring creative art books, and then we will be making two book structures of our own. Let’s break ...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Workshop

Required

Event Details:

Boring books be banished! Calligrapher Debby Reelitz will take us on a journey exploring creative art books, and then we will be making two book structures of our own. Let’s break the rules about what books should look like!

Tech Topics: Getting the Most Out of Your Phone

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

In this session, you will understand the main differences between websites and apps, how to navigate and customize phone security settings, as well as tips to save memory and batte...

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Required

Event Details:

In this session, you will understand the main differences between websites and apps, how to navigate and customize phone security settings, as well as tips to save memory and battery life on your phone.

Metaphysical Author Sydney Sherman Presents "Understanding Your Senses"

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Other, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

The Meriden Public Library welcomes back Sydney Sherman, metaphysical author of “You Are Not Alone: Our Loved Ones Are Here…You’re Just Not Listening,” with her program “Understand...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talk, Other, Special Event

Required

Event Details:

The Meriden Public Library welcomes back Sydney Sherman, metaphysical author of “You Are Not Alone: Our Loved Ones Are Here…You’re Just Not Listening,” with her program “Understanding Your Senses”, Saturday, November 23rd at 1pm.

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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.

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10 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Joy Blooms 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: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Let's Bubble Poppin' Boogie! Get ready to pop some bubbles and boogie at this Children's Music and Story Time event with Joy Blooms!
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1 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Introduction to Tarot 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Education, Other, Special Event Required Event Details: Intrigued by Tarot? Want to learn more? Join Professional Reader Lauren Condron for this tarot information session, and if time permits at the end, a free mini reading! Registration required. Register below.
2 pm
3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Classics Clique 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: 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. Lo-Fi Quiet Hour 3:30pm - 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: Health & Wellness Required Event Details: Spend a quiet hour in the Teen Library listening to Lo-Fi music while studying, reading or just recharging for the day.	This event is in the "Teens" group. DIY Bulbasaur 3:30pm - 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 Required Event Details: Using recycled materials, teens will create their own Bulbasaur planter. Most suitable for teens 12-18.		This event is in the "Teens" group. Beyond the Book Club 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: Book Club Required Event Details: Love reading but struggle to pick out or finish a book? Join Beyond the Book Club to read fantastic YA stories and discussions. This month’s options are Early Departures or Scythe. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Woven Bookmark Craft 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Join us for a fun time weaving your own bookmark! Participants will use cardboard and yarn to create their very own unique bookmark. This event is best suited for children 7-years-old and older.
4 pm
5 pm			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. Tabletop Club 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: Games Required Event Details: Come play a couple rounds of your favorite board game and enjoy some snacks! 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. Family Art Night: Silly Sculptures 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Let your imagination run wild and make your masterpiece sculpture using pipe cleaners, colorful pasta and beads! Registration required. Register below. This event is in the "Adults" group. What’s Next? Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: Our January selection is, So Close to Home by Michael Tougias. A tale of a Russian sub in the Gulf of Mexico who hits its mark on a US vessel with a civilian family on board.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Protect Your Financial Info From Scams 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Civics & Community, Education, Special Event, Tax & Finance Required Event Details: Presenter Kathleen Titsworth, Banking Outreach Coordinator, Connecticut Department of Banking, will provide information on common scams and share important tips to help you understand the methods of identity theft, take action steps to reduce your This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Crochet Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Learn how to make scarves, coasters, granny squares, and more! Supplies will be provided. Reservation Kiwanis Club 2nd Thursday Meeting with Guest Speaker 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Purpose of Meeting This is a regular member meeting with a guest speaker. This meeting's speaker will be Adrian Aponte, the new Captain of Meriden Salvation Army. Nonmembers are welcome to attend.
7 pm
8 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual Program - Embrace Love in the New Year: A Heartfelt Conversation with Rebecca Serle 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: Book Club, Other, Special Event Event Details: Register Here

Library Parking on Wednesday November 6th

Library Closed on Monday, November 11th for Veterans Day.

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