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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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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All Day			Closing Christmas 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 "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. STEAM Catapult Snowball Launcher 10:30am - 11:30am School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, STEAM Required Event Details: Join us for a fun "snowball" fight! Kids are welcome to build a catapult out of popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a spoon at this event. They are welcome to test out their creation with pom poms and measure how far it flies.	Reservation New Haven County & Meriden City Championships with the CT Chess Association 10:00am - 4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Purpose of Meeting
11 am		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. Holiday Dance Party 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) 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. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Holiday, Music Required Event Details: Rock around the holiday tree at this fun dancing event. Children are welcome to wear their dancing shoes and show us their best moves while listening to holiday tunes from around the world.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Matinee Monday: Jingle All the Way (1996) 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Film Required Event Details: Frenetic holiday fare about an absentminded father (Arnold Schwarzenegger) who frantically tries to find a popular toy on Christmas Eve. Sinbad. The cast features former “SNL” regulars Phil Hartman, James Belushi and Laraine Newman.					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. Saturday Family Flick: Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) 1:00pm - 2:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) 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. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Film Required Event Details: Stop by for a showing of Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) with the whole family. You are welcome to bring items to make your viewing experience cozy. Food is not allowed in our storytime room.
2 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. Bluey Family Party 2:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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. Open 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, Music Required Event Details: G'day, friends! Join us for a fun Bluey themed party including crafts and music. We can't wait to see you here. This event is open to everyone, and registration is requested for this event.			This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Minecraft Perler Beads 2:00pm - 3:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games Required Event Details: Craft some 8-bit fun at this Perler bead event. Children will be invited to make their favorite Minecraft item using Perler bead peg boards and beads. Staff will iron their creation for participants to take home.		This event is in the "Teens" group. 3-D Book Tracker 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Get ready for your 2025 reading goal by helping craft a community book tracker! Learn how to make book dioramas to add as you finish books!
3 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Classics Clique Discussion 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Film 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. Teen Vent Session 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Event Details: Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh!
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5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Classics Clique Movie 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Film 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.

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