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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

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

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Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teens

Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard! Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. Attendees will receive one hour of community service.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard! Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. Attendees will receive one hour of community service.

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Rainbow Roundtable

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, LGBTQ+
Age Group:
Teens

The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related. This month we will be making pronoun buttons!
 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civics & Community, LGBTQ+
Event Details:

The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related. This month we will be making pronoun buttons!
 

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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.

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, August 13, 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!

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Adult Summer Reading Grand Finale: Crossfire Hurricane Rolling Stones Tribute Band

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we wrap up our rockin' 2026 Adult Summer Reading Challenge with special guests: Crossfire Hurricane!

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

Join us as we wrap up our rockin' 2026 Adult Summer Reading Challenge with special guests: Crossfire Hurricane!

Meriden Library Board of Trustees

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
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Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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.

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Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, August 31, 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.

Labor Day

All Day
Meriden Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library

Labor Day

All Day
Meriden Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library
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What's Next? Book Club

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 

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

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, September 10, 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!

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FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training

Tuesday, September 15, 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!

Meriden Library Board of Trustees

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
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Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 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 1+2+3
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.

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Classics Clique

Monday, October 5, 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.

Indigenous Peoples' Day

All Day
Meriden Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library
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What's Next? Book Club

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers 

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

The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers 

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, October 15, 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!

Meriden Library Board of Trustees

Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
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Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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.

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Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, November 2, 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.

Veterans’ Day

All Day
Meriden Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library