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. 

Online Resources

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Hoopla

A digital media service that allows you to borrow eAudiobooks, eBooks, movies, TV, magazines, graphic novels, and music. Download the app on your smart device or access Hoopla from your personal computer, and create an account with your Meriden library card.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers free courses for all ages in a variety of subjects such as math, art, computing, economics, and SAT prep.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Lawrence Hall of Science is UC Berkeley's public science center; 24/7 Science is the kids' page, which includes a variety of science experiments and activities, as well as games and citizen science opportunities.
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Learning Express Library

Improve reading, writing, and math skills; prepare for the GED and other exams; take computer tutorials for Windows and Mac; and more.
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Library Speakers Consortium

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The Consortium creates 2-4 online bestselling author events per month that are streamed to patrons of every member library, including the Meriden Public Library.

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Museum Key

Through the generosity of the Friends of the Meriden Public Library, we have a number of passes available to various museums. You will need a valid Meriden Public Library card to make a museum pass reservation.
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NASA Education for Kids & Students

Blue earth graphic, with NASA in white letters, white ring, and red graphic

Find fun and interesting hands-on activities, games, and more for kids and students, grades K-4 and all the way to college.

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NY Times Best Sellers

Browse the current list of the most popular books in the United States, including fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, and more best sellers.
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Open Culture

Open Culture has free textbooks, online courses, and many other free kids' educational resources including video lessons, apps, books, etc.
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Palace Project

The Palace Project is your one-stop digital library solution. Palace is a free, easy-to-use eReader app that lets you find, check out, and read or listen to books from your local library.
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PBS Learning Media for Students

PBS LearningMedia offers FREE educational resources for PreK–12 educators and students.
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researchIT CT

Connecticut’s source for free online resources such as journals, magazines, newspaper articles, eBooks, and eAudiobooks.
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Scholastic StudyJams!

StudyJams! is a place for kids to learn, review, and practice science and math topics.
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Student Dictionary for Kids

Search an online dictionary written specifically for young students.
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Youngzine

Youngzine is a one-of-a-kind website where children can learn about current news and events shaping their world — in a simple, engaging, and interactive manner.
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