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

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Author Talk, Civics & Community

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Adults, All Ages, Community

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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

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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

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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18th Century Chocolate Making

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Food/Cooking, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages, Community

Event Details:

Witness the art of chocolate-making as it was in the 18th century!Pewter Pot Chocolates will demonstrate the traditional methods of transforming the humble cacao bean into a rich, ...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community

Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking, History & Genealogy

Required

Event Details:

Witness the art of chocolate-making as it was in the 18th century!

Personalized Mandala Canvas Tote Bags

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join nature artist Denise Smith for a fun craft experience.Create your own canvas tote bag decorated with a mandala stencil and words of affirmation.

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Required

Event Details:

Join nature artist Denise Smith for a fun craft experience.

Create your own canvas tote bag decorated with a mandala stencil and words of affirmation.

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Time	Tue (12/10)	Wed (12/11)	Thu (12/12)	Fri (12/13)	Sat (12/14)
10 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Messy Makers 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Come get messy with us! This month we're trying out watercolor salt painting to make winter scenes. Aprons will be provided, but please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy.
11 am					This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Signing Rocks the Holidays 11:00am - 12:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Bilingual, Education, Holiday Required Event Details: Join SIGNING Basics for our popular “Signing ROCKS! the Holidays” event that will get you excited about learning American Sign Language (ASL).
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. American Job Center Tabling 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. 18th Century Chocolate Making 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults, All Ages, Community Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking, History & Genealogy Required Event Details: Witness the art of chocolate-making as it was in the 18th century!
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register Here
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Art Club: Watercolor Basics 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Join librarian Paige to learn how to use watercolor! This session will focus on application techniques and how to make a background.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Queer Quetzals 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club, LGBTQ+ Required Event Details: Join our discussion of holiday romance, ‘How to Excavate a Heart’ by Jake Maia Arlow. It all starts when Shani runs into May. Like, literally. With her mom’s Subaru.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Take & Make: Holiday Cards 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday Required Event Details: Ready to celebrate the holidays? Head to the teen room to grab a take & make kit to make your own holiday cards. Cards can be returned to the library for donation to spread some cheer around the community!	This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Kid Art Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Join us to learn how to apply color in your art. This session focuses on color mixing, and kids will have a chance to paint a gingerbread house on watercolor paper.
6 pm	This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Gingerbread Fairy House Craft 6:00pm - 7:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday Required Event Details: Create a home fit for a winter fairy at this event. Children will get to create a gingerbread themed fairy house out of upcycled materials including half of a plastic jar, paper, glue, and other festive items. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. 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?	This event is in the "Adults" group. What's Next? Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson	This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Monthly Craft Night - Glitter Jars 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Join us to create glitter jar for mindfulness, a helpful tool for this busy season! All supplies will be provided.

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