No Internet

Due to a city wide network outage, the library does not have access to internet, printing, scanning, and faxing services. If checking out materials, please have library card present.

Library closing early on Friday, March 20th

The library will close early at 12pm on Friday, March 20th in preparation for the Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser event. The library will reopen on Saturday, March 21st at 9:30am.  

Overcooked 2: High Score Tournie

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you've got what it takes to be top chef?

Prove your kitchen chops by beating out the competition and getting the highest score in Overcooked 2.

Reservation

SCOW - Translation Services for the Spanish Speaking Community

3:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Holocaust Room
Purpose of Meeting

They will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services.

Virtual Event: Exploring Identity, Love, and Being Black in America in Fiction Writing: A Conversation with Award-Winning Author Jason Mott

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

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VITA Free Tax Assistance

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance
Event Details:

If you earned less than $65,000 in 2023, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services including e-file and direct deposit! If you earned less than $63,398 you may be eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)!

STEAM Fizzing Art

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get fizzy with us! At this event our participants will use science to create art. Each kid will use liquid watercolors mixed with baking soda to paint watercolor paper and vinegar in a pipet to make an interesting design.

Twice-a-Month Tuesday Craft Night - Bean Mosaic

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join is as we glue dry beans onto cardboard, creating animals, flowers and crazy freeform designs!

Let's Talk Sleep

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 4
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you struggle with sleep issues?

Do you have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep?

In this 90-minute program, we will discuss why we sleep and the different states of the sleep cycle.