Meriden Public Library

09/05/2026

The Meriden Library will be CLOSED September 5-7 in observance of Labor Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 at 9:30 AM.

09/04/2026

It's Library Card Sign-Up month!

Discover all the amazing things you can unlock with your Meriden Public Library card. From museum passes to Tonies to movies and games, a library card hits the spot!

❤️Don't take it from us, hear from your community about why they love the library this Library Card Sign-up Month!

09/03/2026

🌟 Attention local writers/writing enthusiasts! ✍🏽

Are you looking for a relaxed and supportive environment to start or continue the writing process and connect with other writers in the Meriden area? Then this is the group for you! 🎉

Monthly Night Owls sessions will feature a combination of writing prompts, writing activities, guest speakers, and time for feedback for those wishing to volunteer to share their writing pieces. 📝

The first meeting is September 10th. We hope to see you there! ☺️

Register using the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/5abc3au9

09/03/2026

MPL 🤝 Grace's Place

Sign up for a library card or renew an expired one to fuel your reading list and support your local coffee shop all September long! ❤

Learn more here: https://www.meridenlibrary.org/library-card-sign-month

📚 September is here, have you heard about our exciting collab?

Grace’s Place is brewing up some magic for Library Card Sign-Up Month, and trust us — storytime has never tasted this good.

For the entire month of September, you’ll receive a fun drink coupon when you sign-up or renew your Meriden Public Library card expiring in 2026 (or older)! It’s for 50% off your choice of Literary Drink Specials at Grace’s Place!

Come visit today!

09/02/2026

❤️Learn how to support a friend who may be struggling. Through QPR, a su***de prevention training that stands for Question, Persuade, Refer, you'll learn simple, effective tools to recognize warning signs.

❤️Adults and teens who attend this program will receive certification as a QPR Gatekeeper upon completion.

❤️ This training will be held on Thursday, September 24th at 3pm in Room 6.

09/01/2026

✨Space Cat is back for limited time with out-of-this-world prizes for Library Card Sign-Up Month!✨

Children ages birth through 11 can stop by the Tomie dePaola Children's Library during September to earn a prize from Space Cat for having a library card.

Don't have a library card? No problem! 📚Children can earn a prize for getting a new library card, replacing a lost card, or renewing an expired card. And, all kids that participate will be entered into a raffle drawing. 📚

Sign-up through Beanstack today and stop by the "Ask Me!" desk in Children's with your library card. https://meridenlibrary.beanstack.org/reader365

Rules:
✔One prize from Space Cat per child during this challenge in September.
✔One virtual raffle ticket per child during this challenge.
✔Our raffle drawing will take place on Thursday, October 1st by 7pm.

08/31/2026

Dress to impress! On Saturday, September 19, FREE professional headshots by Seasiren Photography will be offered in the Digital Media Lab from 10 AM to 12 PM. This opportunity is available to adults and teens!

👉Visit our website to learn more: www.meridenlibrary.org/events

08/29/2026

Grace's Place is brewing up some magic for Library Card Sign-Up Month, and trust us storytime has never tasted this good. 🍹✨

Starting Tuesday, September 1st, you'll receive a fun drink coupon when you sign-up or renew your Meriden Public Library card expiring in 2026 (or older)! It's for 50% off your choice of Literary Drink Specials at Grace's Place!

What drink are you picking up for your next sweet treat? Tell us in the comments!
🍋 🍃 ✨

08/28/2026

New arrival alert! 📚✨

Which new book hitting our Young Adult shelves are you adding to you TBR?

08/27/2026

📗 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! 😊

➡️ Books will be available for check out ahead of the program at the Visitor Services Desk.