Closed for Memorial Day

The library will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th at 9:30am. 

Meriden Public Library will temporarily close after June 2nd.

The Meriden Public Library is moving back to our newly renovated building at 105 Miller Street to prepare for our grand opening on July 14th & 15th.

Our Meriden Mall location will close after business hours on June 2nd. We will reopen to the public at 105 Miller Street on July 14th with a grand celebration. We hope you can join us then!

Visit our Grand Opening page for further information: meridenlibrary.org/grandopening

Online Resources

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American Ancestors

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Founded in 1845, the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is the country’s leading resource for family history research.

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artdesigncafé

Artdesigncafé maintains a growing archive of writings on contemporary art, design, and business publicity, all related to Meriden.
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AtoZ Databases

AtoZdatabases is used to search for information such as a phone number, business name, or address, or to job search.
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Beanstack

Beanstack makes it easier for you to help kids track their reading, keep kids motivated to read, and provide feedback and insights into their reading habits.
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BookPage

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BookPage is a recommendation guide for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres as chosen by their editors. 

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Creativebug

Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
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CT DMV Practice Tests

Prepare for your CT car, motorcycle, or commercial driver's license exam with free practice tests, and downloadable manuals.
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CT Historical Society Museum & Library

Explore Connecticut's history: reflecting on the past, engaging with the present, and innovating for the future.
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CT Public - PBS Kids At-Home Learning

At-Home Learning: CT Public’s Learn-at-Home website pulls together timely, high-quality content from trusted shows from PBS KIDS, World at Home, PBS LearningMedia, and more.
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CT State Library

Access to CT history, public records, magazines, newspapers, digital collections, eContent, and more.
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Cyndi's List of Genealogy websites

A categorized & cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet.
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Ellis Island Passenger Search

Ellis Island Passenger Search database: home to 65 million records of passengers arriving to the Port of New York between 1820 and 1957.
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Family Search

Bring to life your family’s history by exploring the lives of those who came before you.
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Field Trip Directory

Field Trip Directory is your guide to fields trips in the state of Connecticut. The guide gives field trip lesson plans with fun facts and objectives. Now including Virtual Field Trips!
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Find a Grave

Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials, or add photos, virtual flowers, and a note to a loved one's memorial. Search or browse cemeteries and grave records for everyday and famous people from around the world.
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