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

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 (10/14)	Tue (10/15)	Wed (10/16)	Thu (10/17)	Fri (10/18)	Sat (10/19)
All Day	Closing Indigenous People Day/Columbus Day All Day Branches: Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile, Virtual Event Calendar Description: The Meriden Public Library is closed.
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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup 10:00am - 12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join us for a weekly bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.	This event is in the "Children" group. Drop-In 3-D Paper Pumpkin Craft 10:00am - 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: Art & Crafts, Holiday Required Event Details: Stop in to make a pumpkin as cute as you for your very own pumpkin patch! Children will use paper strips, glue, and pipe cleaners to create their own 3-D paper pumpkin.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Ancient Icons 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, Travel & Culture Event Details: After travel in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, Reverend Cowing decided to try his hand at replicating some of the icons he saw in his travels.	This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Book Discussion II: The First Ladies, by Marie Benedict & Victoria C. Murray 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 Event Details: Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune meet in 1927 at a luncheon in New York City. That meeting is the start of their captivating friendship.			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: Enjoy some popcorn while watching Tomorrow Never Dies. This James Bond adventure pits 007 against a crazed media mogul who has instigated a military crisis between Great Britain and China. This event is in the "Children" group. Saturday Family Flick 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: We can't wait to see you here! Stop by for a showing of Despicable Me 4 (PG) with the whole family. You are welcome to bring a snack and items to make your viewing experience cozy.
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3 pm				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 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 horror mystery, ‘The Honey’s’ by Ryan La Sala. When his twin dies, Mars insists on attending Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy in her place.
4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Silver City Spooktacular 4:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Community Program Type: Art & Crafts, Food/Cooking, Games, Holiday Event Details: Join the MPL Bookmobile at Cuno Camp on October 17th for Silver City Spooktacular 2024!
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 1+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 "Adults" group. Fat Attack 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: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking Required Event Details: The Community Health Network of Connecticut will be giving a fun and educational presentation on fat and its effects on the human body. This event is in the "High School" group. Money 101: Reality Check 6:00pm - 7:00pm High School Closed Required This event is in the "High School" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: High School Program Type: Education, Tax & Finance Required Event Details: How far does your dollar really go? Are your future expectations realistic or is it time for a reality check?	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 "All Ages" group. Instructional Chess Program 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 5 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Education, Games Required Event Details: Please register here. This event is in the "Community" group. Nino Ciampa and the Hartt Salsa All-Stars 6:00pm - 8:00pm Community Closed Required 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: Community Program Type: Food/Cooking, Music, Special Event Required Event Details: Let's celebrate 40 years of the Friends of the Meriden Public Library with an evening of music and refreshments!	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. Family Craft Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This months theme is Spooktacular Fun! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Manson Family: Questions, Answers, and More Questions 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, Other, Special Event Required Event Details: Public School history teacher and UConn adjunct instructor Patrick Richardson explores the legacy and myths surrounding Charles Manson, the Manson Family, and the "Helter Skelter" murders of 1969.

Library hours for Thanksgiving holiday.

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