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

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Author Talk, Special Event

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Adults

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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 Eng...

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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

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Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture

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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

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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

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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 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

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Technology Class

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Adults

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Time	Mon (2/19)	Tue (2/20)	Wed (2/21)	Thu (2/22)	Fri (2/23)	Sat (2/24)
All Day	Closing President's Day All Day Branches: Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile, Virtual Event Calendar Description: The Meriden Public Library is closed for the day.
10 am			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit & Crochet Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Adult Department Reading Tables Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Join us at the Meriden Public Library for the Knit & Crochet Club! Bring your project (supplies not provided by the Meriden Public Library) and join with others who also love to knit and crochet and craft together! This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms 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: 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. Please register below.		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Bebés Activos: Presented by SCOW 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Ages 0-5 \| Weekly Registration Required	This event is in the "Adults" group. VITA Free Tax Assistance 10:00am - 1:00pm 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: 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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2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Overcooked 2: High Score Tournie 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Think you've got what it takes to be top chef? Prove your kitchen chops by beating out the competition and getting the highest score in Overcooked 2.				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Connecticut's Black, Indigenous and Women of Color 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: Education, History & Genealogy, Special Event Required Event Details: Women inducted in the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame persevered to preserve their culture and ensure that minority groups receive an equal place in society.
3 pm		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.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Content Creation Class with Change the Play 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Meeting Room 5 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!		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. DIY Animal Snowglobe 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Create a snow globe with a fabulous animal! Add some sparkles and enjoy your mesmerizing creation.
4 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual Event: Exploring Identity, Love, and Being Black in America in Fiction Writing: A Conversation with Award-Winning Author Jason Mott 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Event Details: Register Here
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. VITA Free Tax Assistance 5:00pm - 8:00pm 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: 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)!	Reservation Meriden Pride 5:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Purpose of Meeting Do you enjoy crocheting, coloring, knitting, origami, or any other craft? Come join your community in a fun night of crafts. This is a bring your own craft event.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Video Game Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Children, School Age This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Games Event Details: Drop-in to the library on Thursday nights in February 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! This event is in the "Adults" group. VITA Free Tax Assistance 5:00pm - 8:00pm 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: 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)!
6 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. STEAM Fizzing Art 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM Required Event Details: Get fizzy with us! At this event our participants will use science to create art. Each kid will use liquid watercolors mixed with baking soda to paint watercolor paper and vinegar in a pipet to make an interesting design. 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 - Bean Mosaic 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults Closed Required 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: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Join is as we glue dry beans onto cardboard, creating animals, flowers and crazy freeform designs! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Talk Sleep 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: Meeting Room 4 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Special Event Required Event Details: Do you struggle with sleep issues? Do you have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? In this 90-minute program, we will discuss why we sleep and the different states of the sleep cycle.	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 "Teens" group. Harmony of Freedom: Echoes from the Underground Railroad 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: Education, Film, History & Genealogy, Special Event Required Event Details: In celebrating the entire history of African Americans and the arts, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) puts into the national spotlight the richness of the past and present with an eye towards what the rest 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Travels through Mongolia with Marian Amodeo 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: Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Education, Special Event, Travel & Culture Required Event Details: Join Marian Amodeo as she takes you on a journey to Mongolia, land of the big sky, nomads, the Gobi Desert, and Genghis Khan. Learn about the people, the animals, the food, and the culture of this amazing country.

Library Parking on Wednesday November 6th

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

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