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Read Around the World

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Read Around the World goes to Ireland!

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:

Read Around the World goes to Ireland!

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
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Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 4 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Do you struggle with using computers – such as with typing, operating a computer mouse, using an application such as Microsoft Word, saving a file, navigating a web browser to search online, and/or creating an email account?

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Do you struggle with using computers – such as with typing, operating a computer mouse, using an application such as Microsoft Word, saving a file, navigating a web browser to search online, and/or creating an email account?

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 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
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American Job Center Tabling

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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
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Booktok Bookclub

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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
Digital Media Lab Walk-In Questions Thursdays May 14 and 28 at 7 PM

Digital Media Lab Walk-In Questions

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Digital Media Lab at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology Class
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Community" group
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The Kenn Morr Band

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults, Community

The Kenn Morr Band is pleased to be touring in support of its latest release, “Still Shining”.

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

The Kenn Morr Band is pleased to be touring in support of its latest release, “Still Shining”.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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
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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual
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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual
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
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What's Next? Book Club

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis

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

The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Adult Monthly Craft Night: Tie-dye Suncatcher

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Create your own tie-dye suncatcher using crayons and a hair dryer!

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:

Create your own tie-dye suncatcher using crayons and a hair dryer!

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Queer History Trivia

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Games, History & Genealogy, LGBTQ+
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for trivia hosted by Clare McCarthy! For the competitive learner. This Kahoot-based presentation covers LGBTQ+ folx in government, activism, sports, entertainment, et al.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, History & Genealogy, LGBTQ+
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for trivia hosted by Clare McCarthy! For the competitive learner. This Kahoot-based presentation covers LGBTQ+ folx in government, activism, sports, entertainment, et al.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Tech Topics: Keyboard Shortcuts

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Do you struggle with finding keys on the computer keyboard?

Would you like to make your keyboarding use more efficient?

Join us for this session where you can get hands-on practice and experiment with computer keyboard features.

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

Do you struggle with finding keys on the computer keyboard?

Would you like to make your keyboarding use more efficient?

Join us for this session where you can get hands-on practice and experiment with computer keyboard features.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Do you struggle with using computers – such as with typing, operating a computer mouse, using an application such as Microsoft Word, saving a file, navigating a web browser to search online, and/or creating an email account?

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

Do you struggle with using computers – such as with typing, operating a computer mouse, using an application such as Microsoft Word, saving a file, navigating a web browser to search online, and/or creating an email account?

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Booktok Bookclub

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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!

Upcoming
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
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Matinee Monday: Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults

The powerful true story of Texas electrician Ron Woodroof, who was diagnosed as HIV positive in 1986, and subsequently devoted his life to providing unapproved drugs and supplements to fellow HIV patients during an era when doctors were still stru

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

The powerful true story of Texas electrician Ron Woodroof, who was diagnosed as HIV positive in 1986, and subsequently devoted his life to providing unapproved drugs and supplements to fellow HIV patients during an era when doctors were still stru

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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
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Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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
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FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Elizabeth from the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services will be at the library in Meeting Room 5 from 10:30 - 11:30am providing free pop-up Naloxone training. This is a drop in style training that takes less than 10 minutes!
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Elizabeth from the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services will be at the library in Meeting Room 5 from 10:30 - 11:30am providing free pop-up Naloxone training. This is a drop in style training that takes less than 10 minutes!
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Matinee Monday: Elvis (2022)

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults

A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks).

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

A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks).

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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
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Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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
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The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Event Calendar
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Roots of Rock 'n' Roll

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Music
Age Group:
Adults

Fast-paced, interactive and hip, Brian Gillie’s musical performance “The Roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll” is unlike any history lesson you will ever see or hear. Brian sings and dances his way through this one-hour retro-groove.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fast-paced, interactive and hip, Brian Gillie’s musical performance “The Roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll” is unlike any history lesson you will ever see or hear. Brian sings and dances his way through this one-hour retro-groove.