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Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Film

Age Group:

Adults

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 adaptatio...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
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.

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Punjabi Bhangra

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Travel & Culture

Age Group:

Adults, Community

Event Details:

Join Abhishek Sidhu, Bhangra instructor, at the Meriden Public Library for a Bhangra lesson and performance!Bhangra is a type of traditional music of the Punjab region. It is a pro...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults, Community
Program Type: Music, Travel & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Abhishek Sidhu, Bhangra instructor, at the Meriden Public Library for a Bhangra lesson and performance!

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Coral Reef Awareness

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Nature/Wildlife

Age Group:

Adults, Community

Event Details:

Coral reefs are a beautiful and vital ecosystem essential for overall ocean health and sustainability, teaming with life. Life on the Coral Reef will explore the make-up of coral r...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults, Community
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Coral reefs are a beautiful and vital ecosystem essential for overall ocean health and sustainability, teaming with life.

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Islamic American Heritage Celebration

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Food/Cooking, Music, Special Event, Travel & Culture

Age Group:

Community

Event Details:

Join the Baitul Aman "House of Peace" Mosque for a celebration of Islamic culture and history with food, melody and much more!

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking, Music, Special Event, Travel & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Baitul Aman "House of Peace" Mosque for a celebration of Islamic culture and history with food, melody and much more!

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Read Around the World

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Travel & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Read Around the World goes to Ireland!This is a quarterly reading group featuring global literary fiction. We travel through books, getting a glimpse of different countries, cultur...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Travel & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read Around the World goes to Ireland!

This is a quarterly reading group featuring global literary fiction. We travel through books, getting a glimpse of different countries, cultures and customs. 

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Adult Summer Reading Grand Finale: Crossfire Hurricane Rolling Stones Tribute Band

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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!

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
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.

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

What's Next? Book Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 

FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
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!

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
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.

Classics Clique

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

What's Next? Book Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers 

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
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.

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
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!

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
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.

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
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.

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.