Closed on Friday, March 29th

The library will be closed on Friday, March 29th in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Saturday at 9:30am. 

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Children" group.

STEM String Slime

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have fun with us using science! Participants will have a chance to make string slime at this event using special slime kits. This is best suited to children in grades 1-5. All supplies are included and registration is required. Register below. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VITA Free Tax Assistance

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance
Event Details:
If you earned less than $65,000 in 2023, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services including e-file and direct deposit! If you earned less than $63,398 you may be eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)! IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT: C...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Women Transforming the World

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Special Event, STEAM
Event Details:
Join the CT Women's Hall of Fame for a discussion on women in STEM. Women have been transforming our world through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for centuries - yet they have historically been left out of the conversation and e...

Good Friday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile, Virtual Event Calendar
Description:
The Meriden Public Library is closed. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VITA Free Tax Assistance

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance
Event Details:
If you earned less than $65,000 in 2023, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services including e-file and direct deposit! If you earned less than $63,398 you may be eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)! IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT:...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Cuentacuentos Bilingual Story Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:
All Ages | Registration Required.  Please register below. Cuentacuentos is a program for children and families. We listen to stories in English and Spanish, work on crafts, and meet new friends. El programa Cuentacuentos es p...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Jeopardy!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jeopardy! by testing your knowledge of all things March related! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Drop-In Seed Bombs

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
We can't wait to see what you grow! Stop at this drop-in event to create seed bombs for your garden using recycled paper, water and seeds. This event is best suited to children in grades 1-5 and siblings are welcome. All supplies are included and ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
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. In this meeting, we will be discussing the March book If Beale S...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

CCALC - Morocco Sahara Odyssey

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, History & Genealogy, Other, Special Event
Event Details:
Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, and Marrakesh, through the High Atlas Mountains and into the Sahara, discover the beauty, traditions, and culture of this amazing country and its people. Presenter: Marian Amodeo: Long-time Meriden resident who has been ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event
Event Details:
Register Here Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us. American ...
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Holocaust Room
Purpose of Meeting
They will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services. They will also provide assistance with online applications and/or any other forms or internet usage that requires Spanish translatio...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Playtime

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
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. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VITA Free Tax Assistance

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance
Event Details:
If you earned less than $65,000 in 2023, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services including e-file and direct deposit! If you earned less than $63,398 you may be eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)! IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT: C...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit & Crochet Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Adult Department Reading Tables
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us at the Meriden Public Library for the Knit & Crochet Club! Bring your project (supplies not provided by the Meriden Public Library) and join with others who also love to knit and crochet and craft together! This is a drop-in ev...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

CCALC - Can A.I. Write Music ?

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Other, Special Event
Event Details:
This talk explores the learning processes, inner workings, and history of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It focuses on the capabilities and limitations of AI through the lens of AI-based musical creativity and composition. Presenter: Dr. Christophe...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rainbow Roundtable

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: LGBTQ+
Registration Required
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. Come hang out in a welcoming environment with like-minded folks! This month we will be focusi...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Family Craft Night: Perler Beads

6:30pm - 8:00pm
School Age
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create Perler Bead keychains for yourself or as a gift. Templates will be available or you can design your own. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Practice English Conversation

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
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 English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended. ¡Únete a nosotros para practicar hablando en inglés en un ambiente divertido y cómodo! Se recomienda al...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop-In Crafternoon: Decorate a Rhythm Box

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:
Make your own musical instrument with us! Paint and decorate your own mini rhythm box (similar to a xylophone). ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VITA Free Tax Assistance

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance
Event Details:
If you earned less than $65,000 in 2023, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services including e-file and direct deposit! If you earned less than $63,398 you may be eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)! IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT: C...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cinema Classics

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join fellow film enthusiasts as we explore a diverse selection of timeless classics; our selections will include award winners and feature influential actors and directors.Whether you're a casual viewer or a movie buff, Cinema Classics welcomes all t...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

College and Autism

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Jeremy Farrell to learn the importance of deeper understandings in creating successful educational experiences for autistic college students. ...