No Internet

Due to a city wide network outage, the library does not have access to internet, printing, scanning, and faxing services. If checking out materials, please have library card present.

Library closing early on Friday, March 20th

The library will close early at 12pm on Friday, March 20th in preparation for the Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser event. The library will reopen on Saturday, March 21st at 9:30am.  

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Literary Libations: Sipping for a Cause Fundraiser

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Food/Cooking, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Community

Event Details:

Support your library at our second Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser on Friday, March 20th from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy tasting wine, beer, and spirits while listing...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Community
Program Type: Food/Cooking, Special Event
Event Details:

Support your library at our second Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser on Friday, March 20th from 6pm to 9pm. 

Mortgage Madness - 1st time Home Buyer Seminar

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Tax & Finance

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

If you’re thinking about purchasing a home, M&T is here to help make for a smooth homebuying experience. You likely have questions about the process and if you would quali...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Tax & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re thinking about purchasing a home, M&T is here to help make for a smooth homebuying experience. 

You likely have questions about the process and if you would qualify for a mortgage. 

DMV Community Event

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Civics & Community, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Special Event
Event Details:
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Bunny Portraits

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Celebrate spring by making your own bunny portrait with recycled materials like egg cartons and cardboard.This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration r...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate spring by making your own bunny portrait with recycled materials like egg cartons and cardboard.

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

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Tech Topics: Digital Decluttering

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a digital Spring cleaning session where we will get rid of excess digital clutter in your online accounts and on your phone! Librarians Angelina and Joanna will wa...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a digital Spring cleaning session where we will get rid of excess digital clutter in your online accounts and on your phone! 

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Holocaust Remembrance Day Event

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, History & Genealogy, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us as we honor and remember all of the people that perished during the Holocaust and other genocides. There will be a candle lighting ceremony, and guest speaker, Troy Paddock...

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

Join us as we honor and remember all of the people that perished during the Holocaust and other genocides.

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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!

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!

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!

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!