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.  

Practice English Conversation

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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: Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to practice English in a fun and comfortable environment!

Some knowledge of English is recommended.

¡Únete a nosotros para practicar hablando en inglés en un ambiente divertido y cómodo!

Bubble Wrap Tree Painting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using recycled bubble wrap, you will create a tree to celebrate Spring being around the corner!

Monet Inspired Water Lilies

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, School Age
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We can't wait to make art with you! Participants will create their own unique painting using cardboard, paint, a spoon, paper and tissue paper. This event is best suited for children in grades K-5.

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)!

Reservation

Rushford Teen Program Meeting & Craft

5:30pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Presentation, trivia game, and poster activity for teens.

They may also bring food.

Adult Arts & Crafts Night - Tape Resist Painting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us as we make beautiful – and easy – artwork using a canvas, masking tape, and paint.

Even if you don't consider yourself an artist, you will be pleasantly surprised with your finished canvas.

On Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics with Madeline Miller

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event
Event Details:

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