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.  

CCALC - The Red Cross Mission

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian organization. Here in Connecticut, the Red Cross boasts a workforce of over 2,000 volunteers on a mission to alleviate human suffering by sharing their greatest skills- compassion and kindness.

Media Literacy with Girls Inc.

5:00pm–6:00pm
School Age
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education, Special Event, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all girls! 

Learn how to be internet savvy during this cool learning series. 

This event is best suited for children ages 5 years old and older, and registration is required for this event. 

VITA Free Tax Assistance

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax & Finance
Event Details:

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

Crafty Critters: Foam Shamrocks

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate spring being around the corner by making a foam shamrock! 

We will be using vibrant foam paint that is easy to manipulate and clean up.

Family Craft Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This months theme is Robots!

Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.

Bonus Adult Monthly Craft Night - Bad Art Night!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an opportunity to be crazy creative, without any pressure to make something “good.” 

Creativity is messy and it’s ok to make mistakes.

We will provide all the supplies.