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.  

Baby Rave

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Party likes it's 1990! Dance with us to fast music with fun lights!

Ms. Lydia and Ms. Holly will DJ the party! Come dressed in your best dancing fit!

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. 

CCALC - Shostakovich & Stalin's Terror

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center
Event Details:

Join us for a lecture on the music of the great composer Dimitri Shostakovich and his terrifying life during Stalin's "Great Terror". Dr. Rex will focus on his mighty Fifth Symphony.

Recycled Robots

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by making a robot from a toilet paper tube, aluminum foil and leftover craft supplies!

This program is open to children and families of all ages. Registration required.