Library Closed on Tuesday, November 11th

The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12th at 9:30am.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Tech Topics: Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library

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Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

In this session, patrons will become more familiar with artificial intelligence and understand the benefits and risks associated with using Chat GPT.

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

In this session, patrons will become more familiar with artificial intelligence and understand the benefits and risks associated with using Chat GPT.

Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

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Do you struggle with using computers – such as with typing, operating a computer mouse, using an application such as Microsoft Word, saving a file, navigating a web browser to sear...

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

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Do you struggle with using computers – such as with typing, operating a computer mouse, using an application such as Microsoft Word, saving a file, navigating a web browser to search online, and/or creating an email account?

Sound Healing Meditation

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join Daria Ann for a transformative sound healing meditation session featuring quartz crystal sound bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and a variety of other soothing sound healing inst...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Daria Ann for a transformative sound healing meditation session featuring quartz crystal sound bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and a variety of other soothing sound healing instruments.

Life Hacks Series: Journaling for Beginners

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Perhaps you have thought about writing or starting a journal, but are looking for some inspiration…Explore the benefits of journaling in this introductory program! We will discuss ...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Perhaps you have thought about writing or starting a journal, but are looking for some inspiration…

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Hidden History of Meriden: Author Talk with Justin Piccirillo

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Education, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join local author Justin Piccirillo for a book talk at the Meriden Public Library.In Hidden History of Meriden, author and educator Justin Piccirillo uncovers the rich and often ov...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talk, Education, History & Genealogy

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join local author Justin Piccirillo for a book talk at the Meriden Public Library.

Read Local - MPL Local Author Book Fair

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Community

Event Details:

Read Local!Join us at the Meriden Public Library’s Local Author Book Fair.Saturday, November 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.Community RoomMeet and support local authors. Books available for pu...

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults, Community

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Read Local!

Join us at the Meriden Public Library’s Local Author Book Fair.

Saturday, November 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Community Room

Meet and support local authors. Books available for purchase and signing.

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Ren Faire at the Library: Laurel City Medieval Weapons Demonstration

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Games, Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Swords, and daggers, and poleaxes, oh my!Come watch as our friends from Laurel City Historical Fencing explain how the past can be fun in the present. Step into the world of knight...

1:30pm–3:30pm

Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults

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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

Program Type: Games, Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Swords, and daggers, and poleaxes, oh my!

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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 Fingerpainting Fall Trees 10:00am–10:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool 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 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: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the Library this Election Day for some messy fun! We will be finger painting our own fall trees. Dress for a mess! This program is for children ages 1-5 with their grownup. Registration is required.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Baby Rave 10:30am–11:15am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool 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 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, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Music Registration Required Event Details: Party likes it's 1990! Dance with us to fast music with fun lights! Ms. Lydia and Ms. Holly will DJ the party! This program is best suited for children ages 2 to 5-years-old and registration is required.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Storybook Ballet with Movements Dance Academy 10:30am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" 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, Preschool Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a magical dance class with Movements Dance Academy where little ones bring their favorite fairytales to life through movement, music, and imagination. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in.	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 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 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: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Bilingual, 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.
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2 pm					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 Kids' Ping Pong Party! 2:00pm–3:30pm Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Registration Required 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the library anytime between 2pm and 3:30pm to try your hand at ping pong. Ages 4-12 and their families welcome. Registration requested. Ping pong paddles and balls provided.
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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 Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age 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 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, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Program Type: 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.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Art with Kristin: Toucan Collage Watercolor 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, School Age Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: Children, School Age Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this fun art project with retired East Haven Public Schools art teacher, Kristin! Kristin will walk you through making your own colorful Toucan Watercolor Collage, while also letting you put your own spin on it.
6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Art with Kristin: Tropical Bird Canvas Painting 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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 Project Room Age Group: Children, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this fun art project with retired East Haven Public Schools art teacher, Kristin! Kristin will walk you through making your own Tropical Bird Canvas Painting.

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