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

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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

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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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10 am		Reservation HW Staffing Job Fair 10:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms Session 1 10:00am - 10:30am 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: Education, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Lil Coquíes Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Closed Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" 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, Preschool Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Katerina for Lil Coquíes bilingual storytime filled with music, stories, and Spanish language discovery for your little one! Siblings are welcome.
11 am			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms Session 2 11:00am - 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: Education, 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Diverse Storytelling 1:00pm - 2:00pm Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens Required This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Author Talk, Education, Special Event Event Details: Following a storytelling performance by Len Cabral, learn how to use movement, gesture, voice and silence to tell your own stories. This program is generously funded by a grant provided by the James H. Napier Foundation.		This event is in the "Adults" group. American Job Center Table 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: Entrance Hallway Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,300 AJCs, funded by the U.S.		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens, Adults, All Ages, Community Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" 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: Teens, Adults, All Ages, Community Program Type: Education, Games, Special Event Required Event Details: Welcome to the most intense rivalry in American sports - maybe the world. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Movie Matinee 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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: Film Required Event Details: Vote to pick which movie is shown at the bi-weekly Teen Movie Matinee! This event is in the "Children" group. Saturday Family Flicks 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children Program Type: Film Required Event Details: Join us for a fun family feature Elemental (Rated PG)! Cozy up and bring something comfortable to sit on. Registration is requested, but not required.
2 pm		Reservation SCOW - Translation Services for the Spanish Speaking Community 2:00pm - 6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Holocaust Room Purpose of Meeting SCOW will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Your All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register Here
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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 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 "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: Health & Wellness, Music Required Event Details: Discover this month's newest music in the teen room. All playlists/suggestion must be library appropriate.				This event is in the "Teens" group. YA Yabbies Book Club 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: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: Love Reading but struggle to pick out or finish a book? Join YA Yabbies to read fantastic YA stories. Snag next month's pick, How We Ricochet by Faith Gardner.
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: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Education, Games, Storytime & Early Learning 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.		Reservation Midstate Chamber of Commerce Credit for Life 5:00pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Purpose of Meeting
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Rainbow Roundtable 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: LGBTQ+ Required Event Details: The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that's LGBTQIA+ related. Come hang out in a welcoming environment with like-minded folks. This event is in the "Children" group. White Memorial Conservation Center: Wildlife Outside Your Window 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Education, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event Required Event Details: You don’t need to travel any further than your local natural area or even your backyard to find some amazing biodiversity. Did you know we have over 20,000 animal species in CT?	This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Alyssa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and more. This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group. Thrifting with Paige 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife, Other Required Event Details: Join librarian Paige to learn all about thrifting and capsule wardrobes! Learn local spots, how to find the best deals and why thrifting is not only worth it but important for the environment!

Library hours for Thanksgiving holiday.

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