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.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Literary Libations Tickets for Sale Now Image shows a wine bottle with a glass of wine on top of a stack of books.

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...

Open

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:

Flyer

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...

Waitlist

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...

Open

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (6/22)	Mon (6/23)	Tue (6/24)	Wed (6/25)	Thu (6/26)	Fri (6/27)	Sat (6/28)
10 am				This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Wiggle Worms 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Holly for a special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. Stay after storytime is over for playtime.			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Community" group Pride at the Library 10:00am–3:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults, Community Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Community" group 10:00am–3:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults, Community Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults, Community Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Holiday, LGBTQ+, Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Our community celebrates with Pride! Join us for a safe and inclusive fun day celebrating LGBTQIA+ community members.
11 am				This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Wiggle Worms 11:00am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: 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 playtime.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Bike Safety with Connecticut Department of Transportation 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Education, Games, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us to learn all about bike safety from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Learn how to fit your helmet appropriately, a ABC quick check, and a bike safety video.
2 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group Needlepoint Pixel Art 2:30pm–4:00pm School Age Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Try your hand at a new craft and create your very own unique bookmark. Using a plastic needle and canvas, participants can create their own pixel art bookmark. We'll provide some templates or you can design your own.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade) 4:00pm–4:30pm Children Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Children Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register Here
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Nutmeg Newts 6:00pm–6:45pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: 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.		This event is in the "School Age" group Gaming Night with MY Productions CT 6:30pm–7:30pm School Age Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: School Age Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Calling all gamers! Come to an unforgettable gaming night with MY Productions CT! Play new and classic video games with friends or by yourself at this event. This program is generously funded through the Napier Foundation.