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.  

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.

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)!

Long Winter's Read: The Covenant of Water Book Discussion

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we read Abraham Verghese's monumental family saga set in Kerala, India.

We'll divide our discussion into two sessions, which you can attend either in-person at the library or via Zoom.

 

STEAM Paper Spinner

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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:

STEAM has never been more fun! We can't wait to make STEAM Paper Spinners with you. Participants will use paper, cardboard, markers, scissors, glue and string to make their own paper spinner.

What is Assisted Living

6:30pm–7:30pm
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 4
Program Type: Civics & Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation will explain the differences between Skilled Nursing Homes, Independent and Assisted Living Communities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and Memory Care Communities.