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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.  

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Literary Libations: Sipping for a Cause Fundraiser

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Community

Support your library at our second Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser on Friday, March 20th from 6pm to 9pm. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Community
Program Type: Food/Cooking, Special Event
Event Details:

Support your library at our second Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser on Friday, March 20th from 6pm to 9pm. 

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Yap & Snack

Friday, March 27, 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. 

Parks and Recs 2026 Easter flyer

Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Community

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!

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Community
Program Type: Holiday, Special Event
Event Details:

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!

DMV Community Event

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Flyer
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Special Event
Event Details:
Flyer
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Soda Shop Sock Hop

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film, Music, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Head to the teen room for our latest themed day! Enjoy a variety of sodas, music and “drive-in” movie. Make sure to wear your best 1950’s outfit.   

This program is for teens ages 12-18 in grades 6-12. No registration required.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film, Music, Special Event
Event Details:

Head to the teen room for our latest themed day! Enjoy a variety of sodas, music and “drive-in” movie. Make sure to wear your best 1950’s outfit.   

This program is for teens ages 12-18 in grades 6-12. No registration required.

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Holocaust Remembrance Day Event

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, History & Genealogy, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we honor and remember all of the people that perished during the Holocaust and other genocides.

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

Join us as we honor and remember all of the people that perished during the Holocaust and other genocides.

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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. 

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.

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Baby Prom

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Dance and play the morning away with us at our 2026 Baby Prom! Come dressed in your fanciest or favorite outfits and enjoy dancing music, a felt flower craft, a photo backdrop, and more. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dance and play the morning away with us at our 2026 Baby Prom! Come dressed in your fanciest or favorite outfits and enjoy dancing music, a felt flower craft, a photo backdrop, and more. 

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Yap & Snack

Friday, May 29, 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. 

Kid's Pirate Party

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

TBD

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

TBD