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

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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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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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Time	Mon (9/16)	Tue (9/17)	Wed (9/18)	Thu (9/19)	Sat (9/21)
10 am	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: Music, 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. 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: Music, 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 "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Drop-In Book Bracelets 10:00am - 12:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Required 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: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Stop by to make your very own book bracelet featuring picture book covers from Pura Belpré Award winners. Participants will string a tiny book and beads onto their bracelet to make something uniquely their own.
11 am					This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feria del Libro Book Fair 11:00am - 3:00pm All Ages Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Games, Special Event Required Event Details: Join us for our first-ever Feria del Libro (Book Fair): Must-read classics and the latest work from Latin American and Latino authors. Books for all ages. Scavenger Hunt, StoryWalk®, Photo Booth, and other activities. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Story Walk 11:00am - 3:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Entrance Hallway Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bilingual, Special Event Event Details: Un StoryWalk® es una forma innovadora de hacer que personas de todas las edades salgan a caminar mientras leen libros ilustrados infantiles.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - The Reluctant Soldier, by Mark Perlman 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Event Details: Mr. Perlman's book, The Reluctant Soldier, is the fictional story of an African American teacher experiencing the historical events of the first half of the century.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled CCALC - The Climate Crisis: It's Much Worse Than We Thought 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled 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, Education, Nature/Wildlife Event Details: Richard will talk about all sorts of things that have happened that we did not expect to happen, and that have brought us past the tipping point.	This event is in the "Community" group. UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Tabling 1:00pm - 3:00pm Community 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: Entrance Hallway Age Group: Community Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Event Details: This is a monthly informational session about the UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. The goal is to answer general questions about nutrition ( "UConn EFNEP Nutrition Corner") and to sign up those who are interested in UConn
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World–with Nate Klemp, PhD 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Topics: Files Types & Saving Files 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: Technology Class Required Event Details: In this session, you will understand file formats and what they are used for, how to save a document as a PDF, and how to name and save a document to a specific place. Some computer experience is recommended.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Practice English Conversation 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: Bilingual, Education Required Event Details: Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended. This event is in the "Teens" group. Queer Quetzals Book Club 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: Book Club, LGBTQ+ Required Event Details: Join our discussion of Mexican-inspired fantasy, ‘The Sunbearer Trials’ by Aiden Thomas. At the start of each decade the Sunbearer Trials are hosted. One will be crowned winner and one will be sacrificed.
4 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Lotería : Pura Belpré 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Bilingual, Education, Games Required Event Details: Like Bingo? You'll love Lotería! Join us for a special version of the popular Mexican card game as we celebrate the work of pioneer Children's Librarian Pura Belpré.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Pre-School Pirate Party 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Project Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Argh matey! It is national Speak Like a Pirate Day! What better way to celebrate than a party at the library. We will have a pirate themed storytime with fun music and crafts after.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Sensory Playtime 5:00pm - 6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" 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: Meeting Room 2+3 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Games, Special Event, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Cancelled Graphic Godzilla 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Middle School, High School Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" 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, Middle School, High School Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join our discussion of Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez. Follow the story of five students, who believe they have nothing in common, as they are forced to complete community service. This event is in the "All Ages" group. "Encanto" Película en español 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bilingual, Film Required Event Details: Join us to watch the popular film Encanto in Spanish. Acompáñanos para ver la película Encanto en español. ¡Programa divertido para toda la familia!	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Family Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more. This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in. A craft will follow after the end of storytime.	This event is in the "Children" group. Family Pirate Party 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: Art & Crafts, Games, Music, Special Event Required Event Details: Ahoy families! Join us at the library to celebrate National Speak Like a Pirate Day with fun music, crafts, and games.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. A Deep Dive in Character Development with Global Sensation Liane Moriarty 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

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