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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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

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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

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

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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

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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Time	Sun (5/05)	Mon (5/06)	Tue (5/07)	Wed (5/08)	Thu (5/09)	Fri (5/10)	Sat (5/11)
10 am	This event is in the "Community" group. Daffodil Festival 10:00am - 5:00pm 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: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Food/Cooking, Games, Holiday, Music, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event Event Details: Meriden Daffodil Festival 2024 We are Back for 2024, this time in May! Please check back often as things will be updated frequently!			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 Miss Holly 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.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Children, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join us for special storytime for your little wiggle worm! This is a high energy storytime filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more. Stay after storytime is over for playtime.
11 am							This event is in the "Children" group. Cuentacuentos: Bilingual Story Hour 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Cuentacuentos is a program for children and families. We listen to stories in English and Spanish, work on crafts, and meet new friends.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Necessary Trouble by Drew Gilpin Faust 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Book Club, Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Other, Special Event Event Details: A memoir by the first woman President of Harvard University (2007-2018). In the 1950s, a privileged white girl in conservative, segregated Virginia was expected to adopt a willful blindness to the inequities of race and the constraints of gender.	This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Lilian Harvey, Big Lesser Known Film Star 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Other, Special Event Event Details: John Colaresiwill give a talk and show video clips about Lilian Harvey (1906-1968), who was one of the biggest movie stars during the 1930’s and performed in Germany, Hollywood, England, Italy and France.			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Historic Meriden 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Community Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Community" 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, Community Program Type: Civics & Community, Education, History & Genealogy Required Event Details: Since its inception over 300 years ago, Meriden has influenced the world in a variety of aspects, from manufacturing to sports and from art to politics.
2 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. Beyond the Book Club 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: 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 event is in the "Children" group. Drop-In Air Dry Clay Bean Mosaics 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Create a fun, spring mosaic using air dry clay and beans. We can't wait to see what you create! Projects will need some dry time at home before it can be displayed.
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Classics Clique Discussion 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club 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 "Adults" group. A Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust and Other Genocides 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics & Community, Education, History & Genealogy, Special Event Required Event Details: A Day of Remembrance This event is in the "Teens" group. New Music Monday 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: Music Required Event Details: Discover this month's newest music in the teen room! All playlists/suggestions must be library appropriate.	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 "School Age" group. STEAM Stories 3:30pm - 4:30pm School Age Closed Required 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: School Age Program Type: Education, Games, STEAM Required Event Details: Join us each week for stories and a fun STEAM related activity. This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome to join in. Registration is required.
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Sensory Playtime 5:00pm - 6:30pm 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children Program Type: Games Required Event Details: Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing. Registration is required.
6 pm			Reservation Meriden Public School Special Education Transition Expo 6:00pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Purpose of Meeting To provide Meriden students and familes access to special educaiton transition services and options.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Instructional Chess Program 6:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages, Community This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: All Ages, Community Program Type: Education, Games Event Details: An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Festivals of India 6:00pm - 7:30pm Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. 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: Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults Program Type: Education, Holiday, Music, Travel & Culture Required Event Details: Join Sarada for a brief history and legends of important festivals celebrated by the Indian diaspora. Participate in a community dance with Dandia sticks and create a collage incorporating festival themes. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Tabletop Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled 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 Event Details: Come play a couple rounds of your favorite board game and enjoy some snacks! This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Miss Melissa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and crafts. This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome. 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: Alaska, 1974. Ernt Allbright came home from the Vietnam War a changed and volatile man.	Reservation Kiwanis Club Annual Meeting and Celebration 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Purpose of Meeting This is the annual meeting and recap of the past year's activities. Light refreshments will be available and the public is welcome to join us. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Women and Money 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 5 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Education, Special Event, Tax & Finance Required Event Details: This informative session will include discussions about:
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Nina Simon, Mother-Daughter Murder Night 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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

Library Parking on Wednesday November 6th

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

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