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

Required

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 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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

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 ...

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...

Open

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

Joy Blooms

10:30am - 11:30am

Babies & Toddlers

Closed

Required

Closed

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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:

Why does everyone like Frosty the Snowman so much?

Tech Topics: Learn Libby & Kanopy

10:00am - 11:00am

Teens, Adults

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Required

Event Details:

Learn how to access free movies, eBooks, audiobooks, and eMagazines using your Meriden Public Library card.

Bring your charged devices and current email address with relevant passwords and library staff will help you get started!

Wiggle Worms

10:30am - 11:30am

Babies & Toddlers

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Children's Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Required

Event Details:

Join us for special storytime for ages 0-3.

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more.

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

Registration required. Register below..

Bebés Activos: Presented by SCOW

10:00am - 12:00pm

Babies & Toddlers

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Children's Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning

Required

Event Details:

Ages 0-5 | Weekly Registration Required

Saturday Family Flicks

10:00am - 12:00pm

Children

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Children's Storytime Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Film

Required

Event Details:

Join us at the library for a family double feature!

VITA Free Tax Assistance

10:00am - 1:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance

Event Details:

If you earned less than $65,000 in 2023, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services including e-file and direct deposit! If you earned less than $63,398 you may be eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)!

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12 pm

1 pm

Saturday Family Flicks

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Children

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Children's Storytime Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Film

Required

Event Details:

Join us at the library for a family double feature!

2 pm

Virtual Event - Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster? How to Avoid the Hidden Traps in Retirement Planning Advice

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talk, Other, Special Event

Event Details:

3 pm

DIY Polymer Clay Earrings

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Required

Event Details:

Recreate your favorite pie in earring form!

Learn how to craft with polymer clay and leave with a wearable accessory!

Reservation

SCOW - Translation Services for the Spanish Speaking Community

3:00pm - 7:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Holocaust Room

Purpose of Meeting

They will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services.

Tech Topics: Learn Libby & Kanopy

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teens, Adults

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Required

Event Details:

Learn how to access free movies, eBooks, audiobooks, and eMagazines using your Meriden Public Library card.

Bring your charged devices and current email address with relevant passwords and library staff will help you get started!

Teen Content Creation Class with Change the Play

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teens

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop

Required

Event Details:

Calling all Platt and Maloney students with a passion for video editing and content creation!

4 pm

Reservation

Meriden Public Library Board of Trustees

4:30pm - 6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Iceberg Rescue

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Children's Project Room

Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Program Type: Nature/Wildlife, STEAM

Required

Event Details:

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to save a sea creature frozen in an iceberg!

5 pm

Neon Light Painting

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Teens

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Required

Event Details:

Create neon painting out of a simple line drawing using acrylic paint.

Popular examples include flowers, smiley faces and balloon animals.

VITA Free Tax Assistance

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance

Event Details:

Video Game Club

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Closed

Required

Closed

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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!

VITA Free Tax Assistance

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance

Event Details:

6 pm

Nutmeg Newts Book Club

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Children's Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Event Details:

Join us for our all new monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts!

The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Babies & Toddlers

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Children's Project Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Other, Storytime & Early Learning

Required

Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa each week for stories, songs and crafts.

This story time is geared towards ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.

Registration required. Register below.

BookTok Bookclub

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Closed

Required

Closed

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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 your thoughts on your latest read, or gather ideas for the next one!

Teen Crochet Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teens

Closed

Required

Closed

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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.

Library Parking on Wednesday November 6th

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

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