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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.  

Event List

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafty Critters: Frog Felt Plushies

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Head to the teen room to create your own adorable or creepy frog plushie! We will be using sewing techniques for this program. 

For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Head to the teen room to create your own adorable or creepy frog plushie! We will be using sewing techniques for this program. 

For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Monthly Craft Night - Rustic Paper Bag Star

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Add a new decorative element to your house by joining us to create a rustic paper bag star.

Paint pens and stamps will be provided for personalization/embellishment of your star.

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:

Add a new decorative element to your house by joining us to create a rustic paper bag star.

Paint pens and stamps will be provided for personalization/embellishment of your star.

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Family Flick: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants ( PG)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Children

Come as you are to our sensory friendly showing of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (PG). We will lower the sound, have the subtitles on and keep the lights on.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come as you are to our sensory friendly showing of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (PG). We will lower the sound, have the subtitles on and keep the lights on.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for our bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Yap & Snack

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

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. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking, Special Event
Event Details:

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. 

Meriden Land Trust Hosts Riverside Reptiles

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community outreach and education.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Purpose of Meeting

Community outreach and education.

This event is in the "Adults" group

American Job Center Tabling

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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

CCALC - Courageous Choices - Stories of Resiliency in Teen Mothering

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center
Age Group:
Adults

A deeply personal conversation about the realities, challenges and triumphs of teen motherhood.

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

A deeply personal conversation about the realities, challenges and triumphs of teen motherhood.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Matinee Monday: The Visitor (2007)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults

Nearly a decade before Tom McCarthy was showered with awards for Spotlight, he wrote and directed a beautiful film in 2007 called The Visitor. The independent film stars Richard Jenkins, in a role that earned him his first Oscar nomination.

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

Nearly a decade before Tom McCarthy was showered with awards for Spotlight, he wrote and directed a beautiful film in 2007 called The Visitor. The independent film stars Richard Jenkins, in a role that earned him his first Oscar nomination.

Meriden Library Board of Trustees

Monday, April 27, 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
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Nutmeg Newts: The Carrefour Curse

All Day
Children's Department at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Enjoy our book club as a kit this month! Kits will be available starting on March 24th through April 28th. The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy our book club as a kit this month! Kits will be available starting on March 24th through April 28th. The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, April 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

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 is required for this event. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 is required for this event. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Busy Bees Playtime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

STEM Water Filtration

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Using everyday materials like plastic bottles, rocks and coffee filters you will learn how to create clean water. 

For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Using everyday materials like plastic bottles, rocks and coffee filters you will learn how to create clean water. 

For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Galaxy Art

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Create your own galaxy using chalk pastels and your imagination. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. 

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own galaxy using chalk pastels and your imagination. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

CCALC - National Parks and Missions in California

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center
Age Group:
Adults

Travel with us to California to see five national parks, and a national monument.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center
Event Details:

Travel with us to California to see five national parks, and a national monument.

This event is in the "Children" group

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros | Day of the Child/Day of the Book

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Department at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Holiday, Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros at the Meriden Public Library! This event is a celebration of stories, imaginative play and activities children love. Join us for games, crafts, giveaways, and more.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros at the Meriden Public Library! This event is a celebration of stories, imaginative play and activities children love. Join us for games, crafts, giveaways, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for our bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.

This event is in the "Adults" group

CCALC - Book Discussion III : The Things we Cannot Say, by Kelly Rimmer

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center
Age Group:
Adults

This is a story about families in a small town. The Nazis occupied Poland during WWII and a modern day family who life story interweaves with them. It is a wonderful story of love among families and friends with an uplifting ending. 

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

This is a story about families in a small town. The Nazis occupied Poland during WWII and a modern day family who life story interweaves with them. It is a wonderful story of love among families and friends with an uplifting ending. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, May 4, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Life 101: Social Etiquette

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Improve your interpersonal skills during May's Life 101 session. Learn how to avoid a social faux pas, conversational blunders and how to course correct when you make a mistake.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Improve your interpersonal skills during May's Life 101 session. Learn how to avoid a social faux pas, conversational blunders and how to course correct when you make a mistake.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Join us for a sensory-friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing.

Stations include storytime, a craft, and interactive playtime.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory-friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing.

Stations include storytime, a craft, and interactive playtime.