Event List

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

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.

Join us for our Nutmeg Newts Book Club!

The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

This month we are reading Dogtown by Katherine Applegate.

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. Stay after storytime is over for Busy Bees Playtime. Registration required. 

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. 

Come to the teen room to make your own piece of magic using everyday household items.

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. 

If you’re thinking about purchasing a home, M&T is here to help make for a smooth homebuying experience. 

You likely have questions about the process and if you would qualify for a mortgage. 

Help Jack get safely down from the beanstalk. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. 

Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat. 

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!

Using beads and craft wire you will create your own forever plant to usher in spring.

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

Celebrate friendship with picture book friends, Frog and Toad! Make your own Frog and Toad puppets out of felt and glue at this fun event. Stay after to listen to a classic story featuring the iconic duo. We can't wait to see what you create.

A story time for little musicians! Each story time we'll rotate through a new instrument or song prop- bells & tambourines, rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, scarves and more.

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. 

How did the women of CT work for - or against - the right to vote? In this program, we'll look at photos, letters and pamphlets from our collection to understand one of the most hard-fought political battles of American history.

Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh!

This is a free, drop-in event for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. 

Build your own spectacular chain reactions at this traveling makerspace brought to you by Playful Engineers. First you'll see a demonstration- then you get to create your own! 

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

Build your own spectacular chain reactions at this traveling makerspace brought to you by Playful Engineers. First you'll see a demonstration- then you get to create your own! 

Spring is here! Fly out of the library with the paper bag kite you create using dotters, streamers, paper bags, a popsicle stick, and string. This is a free, drop-in program for kids of all ages. No registration required. 

Join the Meriden Parks and Recreation Department at the Meriden Public Library on Sunday, March 29th @1:30 PM for an Easter Egg-Stravaganza.

Hop through the library to collect treats!

Join Miss Holly for a storytime adventure! This session we will be exploring books, music, and more revolving around Spring. Stay after for Busy Bees Playtime. For kids ages 0-5.

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.