Library Closed on Tuesday, November 11th

The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12th at 9:30am. 

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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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Reading Buddies- Kid Sign Up

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Department at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Pick your book, pick your buddy and start reading! Reading Buddies allows elementary students to practice reading with a teen buddy. This program is intended for teens in high school and school aged children in grades 3 through 5. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick your book, pick your buddy and start reading! Reading Buddies allows elementary students to practice reading with a teen buddy. This program is intended for teens in high school and school aged children in grades 3 through 5. 

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Reading Buddies- Teen Sign Up

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Department - Tables at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, High School

Pick your book, pick your buddy and start reading! Reading Buddies allows elementary students to practice reading with a teen buddy. This program is intended for teens in high school and school aged children in grades 3 through 5.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department - Tables
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick your book, pick your buddy and start reading! Reading Buddies allows elementary students to practice reading with a teen buddy. This program is intended for teens in high school and school aged children in grades 3 through 5.

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Teddy Bear Clinic with Meriden Health Department

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

To register for this program, please call Elizabeth, our Public Health Educator, at 203-630-4288 or email edemerchant@meridenct.gov. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

To register for this program, please call Elizabeth, our Public Health Educator, at 203-630-4288 or email edemerchant@meridenct.gov. 

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CCALC - Changing Perceptions of CT

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education
Age Group:
Adults

Connecticut is redefining its reputation in the crowded landscape and standing out nationally by connecting with people, businesses and travelers. 

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

Connecticut is redefining its reputation in the crowded landscape and standing out nationally by connecting with people, businesses and travelers. 

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Girls Inc Visit

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the library for a social learning meet up with Lex from Girls Inc! Play a couple of games and learn some new skills. 

This is a free, drop-in 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: Education, Games
Event Details:

Come to the library for a social learning meet up with Lex from Girls Inc! Play a couple of games and learn some new skills. 

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

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Hidden History of Meriden: Author Talk with Justin Piccirillo

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Education, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Join local author Justin Piccirillo for a book talk at the Meriden Public Library.

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

Join local author Justin Piccirillo for a book talk at the Meriden Public Library.

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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, Civics & Community, Education
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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Jane Austen: Book Discussion

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!

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Jane Austen: Movie Night

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Education, Film
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Education, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!

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Jane Austen: Trivia

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Education, Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Education, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!

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Life Hacks Series: Time Management

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Tax & Finance
Age Group:
Adults

Do you struggle with getting everything on your to do list done in a timely manner?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Tax & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you struggle with getting everything on your to do list done in a timely manner?

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FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training

Tuesday, January 20, 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!
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FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training

Tuesday, March 17, 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!
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FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training

Tuesday, May 19, 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!
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FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training

Tuesday, July 21, 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!
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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!
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FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training

Tuesday, November 17, 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!