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.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Fairy Tales Child Care Center Bookmobile Visit

10:00am–11:30am
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Giggle & Groove

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all little mover and shakers! Stomp and sway with us while working on find and gross motor skills during our new music and movement class for 0-5. Sing, dance, and play in a joyful way with Miss Holly.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Busy Bees Playtime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center
Event Details:

Exploring America's seminal event of April 18th, 1775 and the man, and people who made it happen. The success of Paul Revere's dangerous ride shaped the start of the American Revolution and the colonists' improbable success. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Coloring

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come color away your stress in a soothing atmosphere!

We will provide markers, colored pencils, coloring sheets, coloring books, and bookmarks.

This event is in the "Teens" group

New Music Mondays

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Come listen to March’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 

Reservation

Meriden Library Board of Trustees

4:30pm–5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6