Closed for Good Friday

The library will be closed on Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Saturday, April 4that 9:30am.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

DMV Community Event

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Civics & Community, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Spring cleaning isn't just about dust; it's about peace of mind! Head to the Meriden Public Library Thursday, April 2nd from 10am to 2pm to ensure all your DMV needs are...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

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.

Gears and a laptop to left of verbiage with psychedelic colors

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.

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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...

Open

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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Time	Sun (4/26)	Mon (4/27)	Tue (4/28)	Wed (4/29)	Thu (4/30)	Fri (5/01)	Sat (5/02)
All Day			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 Nutmeg Newts: The Carrefour Curse All Day 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 Department Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy our book club as a kit this month! Kits will be available starting on March 24th through April 28th. The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.
10 am				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Wiggle Worms 10:30am–11:00am 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 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 Busy Bees Playtime. Registration is required for this event.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am 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: Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.
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–11:30am 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 program. No registration required.
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5 pm					This event is in the "Children" group Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros \| Day of the Child/Day of the Book 5:30pm–7:30pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros at the Meriden Public Library! This event is a celebration of stories, imaginative play and activities children love. Join us for games, crafts, giveaways, and more.
6 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 Galaxy Art 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create your own galaxy using chalk pastels and your imagination. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required.