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
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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 speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment!

*Some knowledge of English is recommended.*

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

Reading Buddies- Kid Sign Up

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, School Age
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick your book, pick your buddy and start reading! Reading Buddies allows elementary students to practice reading with a teen buddy. This program is intended for teens in high school and school aged children in grades 3 through 5. 

Reading Buddies- Teen Sign Up

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, High School
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department - Tables
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick your book, pick your buddy and start reading! Reading Buddies allows elementary students to practice reading with a teen buddy. This program is intended for teens in high school and school aged children in grades 3 through 5.

Sensory Family Flick: Elio (PG)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come as you are to our sensory friendly showing of Elio (Rated PG).

We will lower the sound, have the subtitles on and keep the lights on.

Fidget toys will be available and everyone is welcome to walk, dance, and sing.

Monthly Craft Night - Beaded Macramé Bracelets

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, Travel & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make a macramé bracelet using beads and lots of square knots. 

All supplies will be provided.

10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo

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
Event Details:

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