Holiday Hours

The library will close early at 3pm on Wednesday, December 24th and remain closed all day on Thursday, December 25th. The library will reopen on Friday, December 26th at 9:30am.

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Featured Events

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Life Hacks Series: Time Management

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Health & Wellness, Tax & Finance

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Do you struggle with getting everything on your to do list done in a timely manner?Join us for an informative session on personal time management, when we will go over tips and str...

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Tax & Finance

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you struggle with getting everything on your to do list done in a timely manner?

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3 Kings Day Celebration

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Bilingual, Holiday, Special Event

Age Group:

Community

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of music, refreshments, and gifts for children ages 8 and under.TOY DRIVE: The Meriden Public Library is collecting new toys until Saturday, January 3, 202...

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Community

Program Type: Bilingual, Holiday, Special Event

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of music, refreshments, and gifts for children ages 8 and under.

TOY DRIVE: The Meriden Public Library is collecting new toys until Saturday, January 3, 2026.

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Adult Monthly Craft Night - CD Jewel Case Calendar

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Ring in the new year with your own customized desktop calendar!Choose from stickers, pressed flowers, and other embellishments. Those who enjoy scrapbooking or making collages will...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ring in the new year with your own customized desktop calendar!

Choose from stickers, pressed flowers, and other embellishments. Those who enjoy scrapbooking or making collages will be at home with this activity.

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Tech Topics: Digital Decluttering

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Start the new year off right by getting rid of excess digital clutter in your online accounts and on your phone! Librarians Angelina and Joanna will walk you through ways to e...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Start the new year off right by getting rid of excess digital clutter in your online accounts and on your phone!

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Northern Lights Art

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts

Age Group:

School Age

Event Details:

Create a beautiful aurora borealis using chalk pastels. This program is for ages 7-12. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes to secure their spot.

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Children's Project Room

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Create a beautiful aurora borealis using chalk pastels. This program is for ages 7-12. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes to secure their spot.

A History of Huskies Hoops: Legacy of Greatness

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Games, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

High School, Adults, Community

Event Details:

Celebrate the history and greatness of the UConn basketball teams with this fun, lively and enlightening presentation hosted by award-winning sportswriter and author Marty Gitlin.&...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: High School, Adults, Community

Program Type: Author Talk, Games, History & Genealogy

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate the history and greatness of the UConn basketball teams with this fun, lively and enlightening presentation hosted by award-winning sportswriter and author Marty Gitlin. Take a journey from the beginning of the men's and women's pro

Gentle Flow Yoga

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Starting slowly with beginner stretches and gentle movements, attendees will then move into a modified flow through traditional yoga poses with the guidance of yoga instructor Aime...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Starting slowly with beginner stretches and gentle movements, attendees will then move into a modified flow through traditional yoga poses with the guidance of yoga instructor Aime Meacham.

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10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Giggle and Groove 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Calling all little mover and shakers! Stomp and sway with us while working on find and gross motor skills during our new music and movement class for 0-5. Sing, dance, and play in a joyful way with Miss Holly.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Wiggle Worms 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers 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. Registration required.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Rockin' Readers 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Busy Bees Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: 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 event. No registration required.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Busy Bees Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: 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 event. No registration required.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Busy Bees Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: 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 event. No registration required.
12 pm					Staff Event - Shower 12:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
1 pm	This event is in the "Community" group 3 Kings Day Celebration 1:00pm–3:00pm Community This event is in the "Community" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Community Program Type: Bilingual, Holiday, Special Event Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of music, refreshments, and gifts for children ages 8 and under. TOY DRIVE: The Meriden Public Library is collecting new toys until Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Classics Clique Discussion 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 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.				This event is in the "Teens" group New Year, New Vision 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Excited for a new year and all its possibilities? Come to the teen room to create your 2026 vision board. Bring your goals, hopes and wishes for the year along with a few photos to add to your creation.
4 pm
5 pm			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 Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 2+3 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a sensory-friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing. Stations include storytime, a craft, and interactive playtime.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Monthly Craft Night - CD Jewel Case Calendar 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Ring in the new year with your own customized desktop calendar! Choose from stickers, pressed flowers, and other embellishments. Those who enjoy scrapbooking or making collages will be at home with this activity.	This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Tinker Time: LEGO Bridges 6:00pm–6:45pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Come try your hand at a different hands-on building challenge each week with Miss Melissa. Sometimes we'll be hi-tech, sometimes lo-tech but it will always be a fun time filled with exploration and creativity. This week is LEGO bridges. This event is in the "Teens" group Rainbow Roundtable 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Civics & Community, LGBTQ+ Event Details: 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 making pronoun buttons! Reservation Meriden Democratic Town Committee Caucus 6:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Purpose of Meeting This is a caucus to select members of the Meriden Democratic Town Committee. It is a public meeting.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Pocket Pet Cozy Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a cozy home for a pocket pet at this fun event. Participants will use a tiny tin, fabric, paper, glue, and other craft supplies to create the perfect pocket pet environment.

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