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Pathway of Hope: Salvation Army Tabling

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults

Pathway of Hope is a nationwide initiative that provides enhanced services to families with children who want to take action to break the cycle of crisis and intergenerational poverty.  Pathway of Hope is a collaborative approach that ut

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Pathway of Hope is a nationwide initiative that provides enhanced services to families with children who want to take action to break the cycle of crisis and intergenerational poverty.  Pathway of Hope is a collaborative approach that ut

This event is in the "Adults" group

American Job Center Tabling

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults

American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,300 AJCs, funded by the U.S.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,300 AJCs, funded by the U.S.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Film
Age Group:
Adults

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Booktok Bookclub

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Hacks Series: Creating Your Personal Brand with Jean Mix

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Have you ever thought of promoting yourself professionally?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever thought of promoting yourself professionally?

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Pride at the Library

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Holiday, LGBTQ+, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults, Community

Our community celebrates with Pride!

Join us for a safe and inclusive fun day celebrating LGBTQIA+ community members.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Holiday, LGBTQ+, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our community celebrates with Pride!

Join us for a safe and inclusive fun day celebrating LGBTQIA+ community members.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Layered Wooden Star Wreath Craft

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop led by Erin Putzig of MBS Mobile DIY Studio. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop led by Erin Putzig of MBS Mobile DIY Studio. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pathway of Hope: Salvation Army Tabling

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults

Pathway of Hope is a nationwide initiative that provides enhanced services to families with children who want to take action to break the cycle of crisis and intergenerational poverty.  Pathway of Hope is a collaborative approach that ut

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Pathway of Hope is a nationwide initiative that provides enhanced services to families with children who want to take action to break the cycle of crisis and intergenerational poverty.  Pathway of Hope is a collaborative approach that ut

This event is in the "Adults" group

Matinee Monday: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults

Megahit about intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones, who in 1936 is sent on a mission to locate the elusive Ark of the Covenant. The storied treasure is said to make those who possess it invincible, and the U.S.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Megahit about intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones, who in 1936 is sent on a mission to locate the elusive Ark of the Covenant. The storied treasure is said to make those who possess it invincible, and the U.S.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Film
Age Group:
Adults

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monthly Craft Night - Impressionist Hydrangea Finger Painting

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun-filled evening with some good old-fashioned finger painting!

We will be painting beautiful hydrangeas on canvas in an impressionist style.

All supplies will be provided.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening with some good old-fashioned finger painting!

We will be painting beautiful hydrangeas on canvas in an impressionist style.

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Practice English Conversation

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Open
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hollywood Classic Film Screening: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Film, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Do you enjoy classic Hollywood movies? If so, please join us for a viewing of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953) featuring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell.

Popcorn and soda will be provided during the movie.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Film, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy classic Hollywood movies? If so, please join us for a viewing of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953) featuring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell.

Popcorn and soda will be provided during the movie.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hollywood Book Discussion: Marilyn Monroe

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Film, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in the Golden Age of Hollywood? Have you always wanted to learn more about the life of legendary icon, Marilyn Monroe?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Film, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in the Golden Age of Hollywood? Have you always wanted to learn more about the life of legendary icon, Marilyn Monroe?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Read Around the World

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

This is a quarterly reading group featuring global literary fiction. We travel through books, getting a glimpse of different countries, cultures and customs.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Travel & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a quarterly reading group featuring global literary fiction. We travel through books, getting a glimpse of different countries, cultures and customs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computación Básica: Google Drive y Google Docs

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

¿Tienes una cuenta de gmail? ¿Sabías que puedes usarla para mucho más?

Ven a la biblioteca para aprender lo esencial para crear, dar formato, y guardar documentos con Google Drive y Google Docs. 

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

¿Tienes una cuenta de gmail? ¿Sabías que puedes usarla para mucho más?

Ven a la biblioteca para aprender lo esencial para crear, dar formato, y guardar documentos con Google Drive y Google Docs. 

 

This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hollywood Collage/Movie Poster Craft

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Art & Crafts, Film
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Join us for this special craft program presented by the 2025 MPL Adult Summer Reading Program! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Art & Crafts, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this special craft program presented by the 2025 MPL Adult Summer Reading Program! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Topics: Library Resources 101: Ebook and Audiobook Options

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the free ebook and audiobook options your library card unlocks.

We will help you get started with both Libby and Palace Project.

Please bring your library card and favorite portable device with you.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the free ebook and audiobook options your library card unlocks.

We will help you get started with both Libby and Palace Project.

Please bring your library card and favorite portable device with you.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Land the Job: Free Resume Help

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to refresh your resume or tailor it for a new opportunity?

Meet with Jonathan Childs, Talent Development Facilitator at the American Job Center, for a free, personalized resume consultation.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to refresh your resume or tailor it for a new opportunity?

Meet with Jonathan Childs, Talent Development Facilitator at the American Job Center, for a free, personalized resume consultation.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monthly Craft Night - Impressionist Hydrangea Finger Painting

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun-filled evening with some good old-fashioned finger painting!

We will be painting beautiful hydrangeas on canvas in an impressionist style.

All supplies will be provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening with some good old-fashioned finger painting!

We will be painting beautiful hydrangeas on canvas in an impressionist style.

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Matinee Monday: Boyz N the Hood (1991)

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults

The tale of three teens growing up in a tough L.A. neighborhood: one lives for sports; another for crime; and the last learns from his father about strength of character and being responsible.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

The tale of three teens growing up in a tough L.A. neighborhood: one lives for sports; another for crime; and the last learns from his father about strength of character and being responsible.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Film
Age Group:
Adults

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Live Virtual Author Talk: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains by Pria Anand

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults

For several years, we have been offering Virtual Author Talks on an array of topics through the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Registration Required
Event Details:

For several years, we have been offering Virtual Author Talks on an array of topics through the Library Speakers Consortium.