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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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New Music Mondays

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens

Come listen to March’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 

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

Come listen to March’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 

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Rockin' Readers

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

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

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.

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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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Drop-In Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Calling all Swifties!

Stop by the library to listen to Taylor Swift music while making friendship bracelets worthy of the eras tour.

This program is intended for children ages 7 through 11 with siblings welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Swifties!

Stop by the library to listen to Taylor Swift music while making friendship bracelets worthy of the eras tour.

This program is intended for children ages 7 through 11 with siblings welcome.

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New Music Mondays

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens

Come listen to this month’s recently released music or music that it new to you! Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 

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: Music
Event Details:

Come listen to this month’s recently released music or music that it new to you! Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 

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

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Baby Rave

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Party likes it's 1990! Dance with us to fast music with fun lights!

Ms. Lydia and Ms. Holly will DJ the party! Come dressed in your best dancing fit!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Party likes it's 1990! Dance with us to fast music with fun lights!

Ms. Lydia and Ms. Holly will DJ the party! Come dressed in your best dancing fit!

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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”.

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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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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!