The library will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th at 9:30am.
The Meriden Public Library is moving back to our newly renovated building at 105 Miller Street to prepare for our grand opening on July 14th & 15th.
Our Meriden Mall location will close after business hours on June 2nd. We will reopen to the public at 105 Miller Street on July 14th with a grand celebration. We hope you can join us then!
Visit our Grand Opening page for further information: meridenlibrary.org/grandopening
Welcome to the Friends of the Meriden Public Library. It is the goal of the Friends to raise funds through a variety of avenues in support of programming and improvements at the Meriden Public Library in Meriden, Connecticut.
The Friends of the Meriden Public Library is a non-profit 501(c)3 volunteer organization that plays an integral role in much of the programming offered through the Meriden Public Library including informational speakers, family-friendly activities, cultural and educational events, and a variety of literacy-based programs.
Contact us:
Friends of the MPL
105 Miller St
Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: 203-630-4621
Email: Friends of the MPL
As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, the Friends of the Meriden Public Library provides a variety of services to the citizens of Meriden in support of the free public library system. Some of the programs and services of the Friends include:
Summer Children’s Programs - The Friends funds a variety of specially created summer library programs for children that help to promote literacy and library outreach to children in every age group.
Programs for all ages - The Friends funds library programs for all age groups.
Museum Passes - The Friends funds the purchase of passes to various museums and historic sites throughout Connecticut. Meriden Library patrons can attend at free or reduced admission prices.
The Friends of the Meriden Public Library was founded in 1984 by a group of individuals seeking to support the efforts and offerings of the library through privately organized fundraising endeavors. Over the years, the Friends has grown in both number of members and scope of funding efforts. Today, the Friends of the Meriden Public Library boasts a new location for its bookstore with a large selection of gently used books. The Friends also hosts a variety of cultural and educational events as well as literacy-based programs.
History of the FMPL
Anti-Discrimination Policy
Friends of Connecticut Libraries
Connecticut State Library
Officers and trustees of the Friends of the Meriden Public Library act in an administrative capacity to facilitate the programs, events, fundraising, and membership efforts of this non-profit organization. Officers and trustees are elected at the Friends annual meeting each December. The Officers for 2023 are:
President: Frank W. Ridley
Vice President: Sheryl Clay
Treasurer: Ann Biernacki
Asst. Treasurer: Dan Metz
Membership: Norma Paggioli
Secretary: Alexis Burgess
Bookstore Manager: Alexis Burgess
There are a variety of ways in which individuals, organizations, and businesses can support the Friends in its capacity as a patron non-profit organization for the Meriden Pubic Library. Some of the easiest ways include:
Becoming a Member
Not only does membership have its privileges, but membership dues also assist us in our efforts. To join or renew, please click here.
Volunteer with the Friends
From staffing our bookstore to volunteering at any one of of the many events we sponsor, we are always more successful with more friendly faces among us.
Make a monetary contribution
Monetary donations directly support all of the programs and collections that we sponsor.
Donate to the WWII Holocaust Fund. Your name will be included on a plaque in the library for donations of $250 or more.
Donate to the Library Renovation Fund. Your name will be included on a plaque in the library for donations of $1000 or more.
The Friends of the Meriden Public Library is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization; donations are tax-exempt to the extent permitted by law.
Questions? Call 203-630-4621.
Friends of the Meriden Public Library Annual Picnic, held on July 12, 2019, at the Meriden Police Benevolent Association Club. Beautiful weather, great food, live music by the Inner Groove trio, outstanding raffle baskets, and a 50/50 raffle, along with acknowledgement of past and present luminaries in the organization. It was a great afternoon and evening, celebrating the Friends’ 35th Anniversary.
