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.  

Lego Block Party

10:00am–2:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Imagination and creation combined!

Join us once a month to make a LEGO creation to be put on display at the library.

Teen Movie Matinee

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Vote to pick which movie screens at the biweekly Teen Movie Matinee!

Vote in person the day of and enjoy some snacks!

Spring Fest 2024

1:00pm–4:00pm
Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join the MPL Bookmobile for a FREE family-friendly event that’ll include activities for all at Cuno Camp, a beautiful and unique nature preserve right here in Meriden.

There will be activities and fun for everyone, including:

Take Great Photos with your Smartphone

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Community
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take Great Photos with your Smartphone – The quality of smartphone cameras is improving rapidly. Their capabilities extend far beyond what some people primarily use them for... taking selfies.

Out in the Open

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, LGBTQ+
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Out in the Open Club is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching, and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related.

Come hang out in a welcoming environment with like-minded folks.