Week Calendar

Name: Local Author Talk with Ray Benoit
Start: 2025-03-18T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-18T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Meriden Public Library

Featured Events

Local Author Talk with Ray Benoit

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Ray was born in Massachusetts in 1929. Since 1988 he has written 15 books. The inspiration for most of his stories has come from his myriad of experiences he has had in his lifetim...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talk

Required

Event Details:

Ray was born in Massachusetts in 1929. Since 1988 he has written 15 books. The inspiration for most of his stories has come from his myriad of experiences he has had in his lifetime, and the people he has met and conversed with along the way.

Informed and in Charge with Girls Inc.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Teen Room at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Proudly partnered with Girls Inc. to teach personal awareness of identity, boundary setting, communication, exercising personal rights, and navigating interpersonal relationships w...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness

Required

Event Details:

Proudly partnered with Girls Inc.

Clara Bingham to left of her book The Movement

How Women’s Liberation Transformed America: In Conversation with Clara Bingham

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Event Calendar

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Register Here and Submit your Questions for Clara Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about...

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Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talk

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Homemade stickers adorn a laptop and mouse to right of verbiage

Canva & Cricut: Design Your Own Sticker

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Teen Room at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Education, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Learn how to use Canva and the Cricut machine to design your own stickers!

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Workshop

Required

Event Details:

Learn how to use Canva and the Cricut machine to design your own stickers!

Identity Theft with M&T Bank

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Civics & Community, Education, Tax & Finance

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Learn how to identify the signs of identity theft and fraud. Examine different types of identity theft and fraud. Identify strategies to protect yourself from identity theft and fr...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civics & Community, Education, Tax & Finance

Required

Event Details:

Learn how to identify the signs of identity theft and fraud. Examine different types of identity theft and fraud. Identify strategies to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud and learn how to protect your data using safe habits.

Jennifer Weiner sandwiched between two of her novels

Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Event Calendar

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Register Here and Submit your Questions for JenniferYou’re invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about the signatur...

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Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Girl reading among the stars to right of verbiage

Media Literacy with Girls Inc.

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Special Event, Technology Class

Age Group:

School Age

Event Details:

Calling all girls! Learn how to be internet savvy during this cool learning series. This event is best suited for children ages 5 years old and older, and registration is...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Children's Storytime Room

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Education, Special Event, Technology Class

Required

Event Details:

Calling all girls!

Learn how to be internet savvy during this cool learning series.

This event is best suited for children ages 5 years old and older, and registration is required for this event.

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Bonus Adult Monthly Craft Night - Bad Art Night!

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

This is an opportunity to be crazy creative, without any pressure to make something “good.” Creativity is messy and it’s ok to make mistakes.We will provide all the supplies.Y...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Required

Event Details:

This is an opportunity to be crazy creative, without any pressure to make something “good.”

Creativity is messy and it’s ok to make mistakes.

We will provide all the supplies.

Hydroponic How To

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Nature/Wildlife

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Entrance Hallway

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife

Required

Event Details:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?

Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

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10 am					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 "Adults" group. VITA Free Tax Assistance 10:00am - 1:00pm 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: Tax & Finance Event Details: The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program. This program offers:
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12 pm					Closing Early Closing for Fundraiser 12:00pm - 5:00pm Branches: Meriden Public Library
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Matinee Monday: Malcolm X (1992) 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Film Required Event Details: Often misunderstood, Malcolm X was one of the leading forces of the United States' Civil Rights Movement. He inspired many--and frightened many--but is destined to be remembered as one of the greatest men of his era.					This event is in the "Adults" group. Winter Reading: Wrap-Up Party 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Food/Cooking, Games, Special Event Required Event Details: Join us for the 2025 Adult Winter Reading Wrap-up Party, where we will enjoy refreshments, sip tea, play trivia, and announce the lucky winners for the Winter Reading Challenge.
2 pm
3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. Homework Help 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: Civics & Community, Education Required Event Details: Head to the teen room for bi-weekly homework assistance. Focus will be placed on catching up on assignments and learning which resources can help with school work.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Classics Clique Movie 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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: 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 "School Age" group. Media Literacy with Girls Inc. 5:00pm - 6:00pm School Age Closed Required This event is in the "School Age" 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: School Age Program Type: Education, Special Event, Technology Class Required Event Details: Calling all girls! Learn how to be internet savvy during this cool learning series. This event is best suited for children ages 5 years old and older, and registration is required for this event. This event is in the "Adults" group. VITA Free Tax Assistance 5:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Tax & Finance Event Details: The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program. This program offers:
6 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Nutmeg Newts 6:00pm - 6:45pm 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 Storytime Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Life Hacks Series: Tax Tips with the CT Department of Revenue Services 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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: Tax & Finance Required Event Details: Have questions about filing your taxes? Come to our Tax Tips program, given by staff from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS), on Wednesday, February 26th at 6pm! This event is in the "Adults" group. Booktok Bookclub 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Mystery Reader with Meriden Schools 6:00pm - 6:30pm Children, School Age Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" 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, School Age Program Type: Special Event, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Stop by the library for a special storytime with local educators as guest readers. Children are invited to listen to stories at this fun storytime. This event is in the "Adults" group. Crash Course Cooking: Pasta from Scratch 6:00pm - 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: Food/Cooking, Travel & Culture Required Event Details: Join us for an exploration of food and cooking! Learn to make fresh pasta. Reservation Kiwanis Club Open House and Service Project 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Purpose of Meeting This meeting is open to the public. We will be assembling early childhood safety packets to be distributed to local agencies serving families. Light refreshments will be served.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Literary Libations: Sipping for a Cause 6:00pm - 9:00pm 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: Special Event Event Details: Support your library at our first Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser on Friday, February 28th from 6pm to 9pm.

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