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Drama centered on the tragic shooting of Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old Bay Area father who was gunned down by a BART subway officer on New Year's Day in 2009, and whose murder shocked the nation after being captured on camera by his fellow passengers.

Local Event: Matinee Monday : Fruitvale Station (2013)

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Matinee Monday : Fruitvale Station (2013)

Drama centered on the tragic shooting of Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old Bay Area father who was gunned down by a BART subway...

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This bestselling book offers readers a new perspective on decision-making, boundaries, and personal growth, along with practical tools and real-world advice. Don’t miss this chance to dive into the key ideas and share your insights with fellow readers.

Local Event: Life Hacks: The Let Them Theory Book Discussion

Life Hacks: The Let Them Theory Book Discussion

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This bestselling book offers readers a new...

Virtual Event with the Meriden Public Library

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We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.
As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.
Join us in conversation with Liz as we embark on a tale of thrilling twists and disturbing disappearances. Register today to “enter the woods,” if you dare! 
About the Author: Liz Moore is the author of five novels: The Words of Every Song, Heft, The Unseen World, the New York Times bestselling Long Bright River, and The God of the Woods. A winner of the 2014 Rome Prize in Literature, she lives in Philadelphia and teaches in the MFA program in Creative Writing at Temple University.

Local Event: Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

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We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times...

Join us for a bonus adult craft, where we will be doing Blackout Poetry.
This creative process allows anyone to create art and poetry without the pressure of a blank page.
All supplies will be provided. If you are participating in Adult Winter Reading, you will earn a raffle ticket for attending this program.

Local Event: Blackout Poetry

Blackout Poetry

Join us for a bonus adult craft, where we will be doing Blackout Poetry.
This creative process allows anyone to create art and...

Join us for a crafting event that is sure to quench that thirst for creativity.Come down and learn how to “frost etch” and paint glasses in this special program designed for even the most novice of crafters.
All supplies are provided.

Local Event: Frost Etch and Paint Pint Glasses

Frost Etch and Paint Pint Glasses

Join us for a crafting event that is sure to quench that thirst for creativity.Come down and learn how to “frost etch” and...

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.
Registration is required to best accommodate sensory requests.
Proudly partnered with Social Sabby.

Local Event: Sensory Playtime

Sensory Playtime

Join us for a sensory-friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities...

Join us as we paint an impressionist koi fish using only a few colors and your fingers!
All supplies are provided.

Local Event: Adult Monthly Craft Night - Impressionist Koi Fish Finger Painting

Adult Monthly Craft Night - Impressionist Koi...

Join us as we paint an impressionist koi fish using only a few colors and your fingers!
All supplies are provided.

Adult Monthly Craft Night - Impressionist Koi Fish Finger Painting

Discover the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present. The roots of rock and roll, jazz and even hip hop can be traced to this important form. "Ramblin' Dan" Stevens will also perform using his homemade, three stringed "Cigar Box Guitar" and one stringed "Diddley Bow", both primitive instruments used by early bluesmen and played with a "bottleneck" slide.
Presenter "Ramblin" Dan Stevens is a veteran touring bluesman and teacher who has entertained audiences throughout the US, Germany, UK, Canada and Virgin Islands. As a finalist in the International Blues Challenge on Beale St. in Memphis TN and protégé of the legendary folk/blues icon, Dave Van Ronk, Dan has been lauded for his ability as a raconteur and for the authenticity of his approach gained by many years on the road as a traveling blues musician. More info: <a href="https://www.danstevens.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.danstevens.net</a>

Local Event: History of the Blues 101

History of the Blues 101

Discover the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the...

The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen
Former spy Maggie Bird came to the seaside village of Purity, Maine, eager to put the past behind her after a mission went tragically wrong. These days, she’s living quietly on her chicken farm, still wary of blowback from the events that forced her early retirement.
But when a body turns up in Maggie’s driveway, she knows it’s a message from former foes who haven’t forgotten her. Maggie turns to her local circle of old friends―all retirees from the CIA―to help uncover the truth about who is trying to kill her, and why. This “Martini Club” of former spies may be retired, but they still have a few useful skills that they’re eager to use again, if only to spice up their rather sedate new lives.
Complicating their efforts is Purity’s acting police chief, Jo Thibodeau. More accustomed to dealing with rowdy tourists than homicide, Jo is puzzled by Maggie’s reluctance to share information―and by her odd circle of friends, who seem to be a step ahead of her at every turn.
As Jo’s investigation collides with the Martini Club’s maneuvers, Maggie’s hunt for answers will force her to revisit a clandestine career that spanned the globe, from Bangkok to Istanbul, from London to Malta. The ghosts of her past have returned, but with the help of her friends―and the reluctant Jo Thibodeau―Maggie might just be able to save the life she’s built.

Local Event: What's Next? Book Club

What's Next? Book Club

The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen
Former spy Maggie Bird came to the seaside village of Purity, Maine, eager to put the past...

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?
Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?
Or questions about the plants in the hydroponic garden?
Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

Local Event: Hydroponic How To

Hydroponic How To

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?
Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?
Or questions about the plants in...

Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.
This month we will be experimenting with creating hearts with pastels.
This program is best suited to children 8-years-old and older and registration is required.
Participants must arrive within the first 15 minutes of the program's start to secure their spot.

Local Event: Kid Art Club

Kid Art Club

Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.
This month we will be experimenting with creating...

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?
Learn all this and more in a relaxing atmosphere with a one-to-one appointment with librarian Jane.
Individual 30-minute sessions will occur the third Thursday evening of every month; choose between a 5:30-6pm, 6:15-6:45pm, or 7-7:30pm time slot.
Please call Jane at 203-630-4748 to register.
Registration is required.
We will meet in Room 4.

Local Event: Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane

Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane

Do you struggle with using computers – such as with typing, operating a computer mouse, using an application such as Microsoft...

From the unique perspective of Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation) comes an original love story that explores the evolving nature -- and the risks -- of intimacy in the modern world. Set in the Los Angeles of the slight future, HER follows Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a complex, soulful man who makes his living writing touching, personal letters for other people. Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship, he becomes intrigued with a new, advanced operating system, which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right, individual to each user. Upon initiating it, he is delighted to meet "Samantha" (Scarlett Johansson), a bright, female voice, who is insightful, sensitive and surprisingly funny. As her needs and desires grow, in tandem with his own, their friendship deepens into an eventual and unconventional love for each other. Breaking the paradigm once again, writer/director Spike Jonze has created a thought-provoking love story that reflects the impact of ever-evolving technology on our personal lives.

Local Event: Matinee Monday Her (2013)

Matinee Monday Her (2013)

From the unique perspective of Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation) comes an original love...

Join us for the 2026 Adult Winter Reading Wrap-up Party, where we will enjoy refreshments, sip tea, play trivia, and announce the lucky winners for the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge.

Local Event: Winter Reading Wrap-Up Party

Winter Reading Wrap-Up Party

Join us for the 2026 Adult Winter Reading Wrap-up Party, where we will enjoy refreshments, sip tea, play trivia, and announce...

Join us in this session when we will discuss what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, the benefits and risks of using AI, and explain about Chat GPT.

Local Event: Tech Topics: Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Tech Topics: Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Join us in this session when we will discuss what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, the benefits and risks of using AI, and...

Elizabeth from the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services will be at the library in Meeting Room 5 from 10:30 - 11:30am providing free pop-up Naloxone training. This is a drop in style training that takes less than 10 minutes! Participants will learn:<ul><li>Signs and symptoms of an overdose </li><li>What Naloxone is and how to administer it </li><li>Local resources and support</li></ul>
 All attendees will get a Narcan kit and other prevention resources.

Local Event: FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training

FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training

Elizabeth from the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services will be at the library in Meeting Room 5 from 10:30 -...

Most embroidery patterns only require a few basic stitches, and mastering these can make it simple and fun to take on any project.
Join us as we show some basic embroidery stitches beginners should learn.
All supplies provided.

Local Event: Adult Monthly Craft Night - Basic Embroidery Stitches

Adult Monthly Craft Night - Basic Embroidery...

Most embroidery patterns only require a few basic stitches, and mastering these can make it simple and fun to take on any...

Adult Monthly Craft Night - Basic Embroidery Stitches

Come color away your stress in a soothing atmosphere!
We will provide markers, colored pencils, coloring sheets, coloring books, and bookmarks.

Local Event: Adult Coloring

Adult Coloring

Come color away your stress in a soothing atmosphere!
We will provide markers, colored pencils, coloring sheets, coloring...

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Matinee Monday : Fruitvale Station (2013)

JAN

26

1:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Life Hacks: The Let Them Theory Book Discussion

JAN

26

3:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

JAN

28

7:00 PM

Meriden, CT

Blackout Poetry

JAN

29

6:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Frost Etch and Paint Pint Glasses

JAN

31

1:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Sensory Playtime

FEB

3

5:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Adult Monthly Craft Night - Impressionist Koi Fish Finger Painting

FEB

5

6:00 PM

Meriden, CT

History of the Blues 101

FEB

7

2:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

What's Next? Book Club

FEB

11

6:30 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Hydroponic How To

FEB

14

2:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Sensory Playtime

FEB

17

5:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Kid Art Club

FEB

19

5:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane

FEB

19

5:30 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Matinee Monday Her (2013)

FEB

23

1:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Winter Reading Wrap-Up Party

MAR

7

1:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Tech Topics: Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)