Upcoming Events

Join our discussion of Mexican-inspired fantasy, ‘The Sunbearer Trials’ by Aiden Thomas.

At the start of each decade the Sunbearer Trials are hosted. One will be crowned winner and one will be sacrificed.

Stop by to make your very own book bracelet featuring picture book covers from Pura Belpré Award winners.

Participants will string a tiny book and beads onto their bracelet to make something uniquely their own.

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

Do you love manga?

Join the manga club to talk about your favorites, watch anime, meet fellow enthusiasts and work on fun projects.

You also get first picks of this months new manga!

Use simple folding techniques to make a decorative hedgehog out of damaged books!

Join us for Together We Rock!!

Paint your own rock to add into our brand new Meriden Public Library Courtyard. This programming is open to people of all ages and abilities.

Come as you are to our sensory friendly showing of IF (rated PG).

We will lower the sound, have the subtitles on and keep the lights on. Fidget toys will be available and everyone is welcome to walk, dance, and sing.

Let your frustrations out over snacks and soda so you can start your weekend fresh!

Students, parents, teachers, and the general public are invited to meet Kid Governor Cristiano and learn about his “Getting Fit 4 Fun” platform.

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities.

Join us monthly for science and art based stories and a fun STEAM related activity after.

This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome to join in. Registration is required.

Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard! Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library.

Attendees will receive one hour of community service.

Get yourself spooky season ready at this fun crafting event.

Participants will have the chance to make their own flower crown and fairy wand.

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.

Join us to discuss The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, a powerful novel about the construction of the Panama Canal, casting light on the unsung people who lived, loved, and labored there.

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Join librarian Paige to learn how to apply color in your art.

This session focuses on using your favorite color in a monochrome painting.

Learn all about bullying defenses and how to safely remove yourself from the situation with Sensei Rick from Leadership Martial Arts.

This program is open to tweens and teens.

Join our discussion of fantasy horror ‘A Deadly Education’ by Naomi Novikl.

The Scholomance has no teachers, no holidays and no friendships. Dangers lurk everywhere.

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities.

Join our discussion of horror mystery, ‘The Honey’s’ by Ryan La Sala.

When his twin dies, Mars insists on attending Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy in her place.

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This months theme is Spooktacular Fun!

Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.

Enjoy some popcorn while watching Tomorrow Never Dies.

This James Bond adventure pits 007 against a crazed media mogul who has instigated a military crisis between Great Britain and China.

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.