Meriden Public Library

These lonely water bottles have been missing their owners. 💔
Stop in for a visit to reunite with your lost bottle soon! 💧

👻Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters! 👻

Stop by MPL this Saturday, August 15th from 10am to 4pm to donate school supplies at the Central Connecticut Ghostbusters School Supply Drive! ✏️ Meet and take pictures with real life Ghostbusters, and join our summer reading wrap up party across all ages! ✨

📚And don't ghost yourself out of summer reading prizes! Saturday, August 15th is the last day to log your child and teen reading minutes through Beanstack. 📚

All school supplies collected by the Central Connecticut Ghost Busters will be distributed by the Meriden Firefighters Local 1148 Back-to-School Expo. For a suggested list of donations click here https://www.meridenlibrary.org/event/ghostbusters-school-supply-drive-33954

On Saturday, August 29, you can learn how to start your own live stream using the Digital Media Lab!

Registration is required. Visit our website for more information and to register👉www.meridenlibrary.org/events

Our author visit with Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason (Schaghticoke/HoChunk) is Today, Saturday, August 8th at 11am.

It is not too late to reserve your seat for this unforgettable event. To register click here https://www.meridenlibrary.org/event/author-visit-32769

By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.

Federation of State Humanities Councils

🍕Come and enjoy a pizza party in the teen room as we wrap-up our Summer Reading Challenge!

🎮While you are here enjoy a round or two of Cat God Ranch, an Indie Game where you take on the role of ranch manager and grow your herd into a money making menagerie!

🎵Video games not your thing? Head to our community room to enjoy Rolling Stones tribute band Crossfire Hurricane!

🎟️ Get ready for an epic sendoff to Summer Reading 2026 with a live concert from Crossfire Hurricane, a Rolling Stones tribute band!!

🎸Crossfire Hurricane is New York's #1 Rolling Stones Tribute Band, delivering an authentic, high-energy performance that captures the legendary sound and spirit of rock's greatest band. They bring these timeless anthems to life, embodying their energy and spirit on stage. From the raw energy of “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” and soulful melodies of “Angie” every song is faithfully recreated, promising an unforgettable experience for fans old and new.

👏🏼 Join us on Saturday, August 15th from 1-3pm in MRs 1+2+3 for an unforgettable experience!

Fall is on the horizon and so is the return of Booktok Book club. 🍂📚

Please be aware that copies may not be available for all book club participants at the Meriden Public Library.

Call the library or register here 👇
www.meridenlibrary.org/event/booktok-bookclub-28451 to join our discussion of Yesteryear!

✨This evening, Tuesday, August 4th is National Night Out! ✨

Stop by Hubbard Park starting at 5pm to visit our bookmobile at this free family-friendly event.

And that’s not all, we will host Sensory Playtime at National Night Out! Enjoy sensory activities with us in the park and get a free book off our bookmobile.

📚It’s chocked full of books for all ages! 📚

This event is hosted annually by the Council of Neighborhoods and the Meriden Police Department.

"Bee" creative at the Meriden Public Library with our latest craft program! Create your own decor with the supplies provided.

📅Saturday, August 15 from 11 AM to 12 noon
👉www.meridenlibrary.org/events