Upcoming Events

The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related. This month we will be discussing Transgender Day of Visibility and making a craft. 
 

Help the 3 Little Pigs build a sturdy house to keep them safe from the Big Bad Wolf. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. 

Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat. 

Come to the teen room to design your own mesmerizing paper spinner!

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

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

Growing Together is a fun and interactive parent and child workshop led by Meriden Early Start’s Parent Ambassadors. Families will enjoy hands-on activities that build meaningful connections, and support early learning.

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

Join us for the 2026 Adult Winter Reading Wrap-up Party, where we will enjoy refreshments, sip tea, play trivia, and announce the lucky winners for the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge.

Join Miss Holly for a storytime adventure! This session we will be exploring books, music, and more revolving around Rainbows. Stay after for Busy Bees Playtime. For kids ages 0-5.

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

Join our monthly life 101 to learn all about plants! Ms. Holly, our plant guru, will cover a variety of topics and you might even leave with a plant clipping to grow. 

Come to the library to paint your own colorful spring flowers using washable paint! For kids ages 1-5. Dress for a mess. Registration required. 

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

: Make a 3D tunnel book with us! Grab some paper, watercolor paints, and glue to make your own unique creation. Will it be cute, silly, spooky, or something unexpected? This program is for kids ages 7-11. Registration required.

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. Stay after storytime is over for Busy Bees Playtime. Registration required. 

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

Create a sweet trap to save Hansel and Gretel from the witch. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. 

Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat. 

While Justice Sleeps: A Thriller by Stacey Abrams

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!

Apples & oranges & pears, oh my! Head on over to the teen room to sculpt your own fruit themed buttons! 

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

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This month's theme is Farm Animal Fun! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.

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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.

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required.