Name: Local Author Book Fair
Start: 2026-11-14T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Meriden Public Library

Meriden Public Library

Join us for our Local Author Book Fair on Saturday, November 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
This is a chance for readers to connect with local authors, learn about new titles, and purchase signed copies of books. It’s also an opportunity for authors to gain exposure while showcasing their work in a friendly, relaxed setting.

Local Event: Local Author Book Fair

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Meriden

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Local Author Book Fair

Join us for our Local Author Book Fair on Saturday, November 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
This is a chance for readers to...

This Halloween, come discover the fascinating—and sometimes surprising—history hiding in plain sight in South Meriden! Join local historian Justin Piccirillo at 1:00 p.m. at the Meriden Public Library for an entertaining journey through one of Meriden’s most historic neighborhoods. We’ll explore the story of Hanover Pond, from its industrial beginnings and ice harvesting to the days when Hanover Park was a bustling destination for entertainment and recreation; visit the remarkable Red Bridge, whose history stretches back to the nineteenth century; and uncover the story of Hanover School and the generations of children who passed through its doors. We’ll follow the path of the old Meriden, Waterbury &amp; Connecticut River Railroad, which once carried passengers and freight through this landscape, and uncover some lesser-known tales of Boy Scout Island, the mysterious Toboggan Bridge, Oregon Dam, and the old industrial sites along the Quinnipiac River, not to mention tales about a colonial mill as well.&nbsp;Along the way, expect forgotten photographs, colorful characters, unusual stories, and a few historical surprises—including some tales that may be just spooky enough for Halloween! Whether you grew up in South Meriden, live there today, or have simply wondered what those trails, bridges, ponds, and old ruins were all about, this is an opportunity to see a familiar part of Meriden in an entirely new way.

Local Event: History of South Meriden with Justin Piccirillo

History of South Meriden with Justin Piccirillo

This Halloween, come discover the fascinating—and sometimes surprising—history hiding in plain sight in South Meriden! Join...

Meriden YMCA

The Meriden YMCA is offering School Vacation Fun Club over school breaks! Participants in grades K-5 will enjoy lots of fun activities throughout the day. 
<h3>Activities</h3>

Swimming, art, gym games, play at Exploration Station
<h3>Dates and Time</h3>
<li>2026 - November 3 &amp; 11, December 28-31</li><li>2027 - January 18, February 15 &amp; 16, March 12, April 12-16</li><li>7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (close at 2:00 PM on December 31)</li> Visit our website or call us at 203-235-6386 for more information.

Local Event: Vacation Fun Club

Vacation Fun Club

The Meriden YMCA is offering School Vacation Fun Club over school breaks! Participants in grades K-5 will enjoy lots of fun...

Virtual Event with the Meriden Public Library

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In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not come from looking outward—it begins within. Join us for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance.&nbsp;
The Medicine you have been searching for lives within you. Follow the path of the 13 Ojibwe Moons with Animal Spirits and Ancestors as your guides as you unlock your connection to your own unique, inherent healing power. Through storytelling, ceremonies, and Shamanic journeys, learn to apply ancient wisdom to your life in ways that are respectful and conscious of the stolen lands, lives, and traditions of Indigenous peoples.
Discover how to:
- Ground and root into your own lineage and meet your Ancestral guides. - Practice self-care and rest on your journey. - Return to Ancestral ways of cleansing and purifying. - Trust and surrender so you can manifest and thrive. - Release self-doubt, fear, disconnection, and insecurity.
Register now and take the first step toward recognizing and reclaiming your innate wisdom.&nbsp;
About the Author:&nbsp;
Asha Frost (she/her) is an Indigenous Medicine Woman and a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation. She is from the Crane Clan, the totem of leadership, and believes in holding space from vision and heart. As an energy healer, homeopath, and mentor, Asha has guided thousands of people through profound and lasting transformation.
Impacted by generational trauma and colonization, Asha has been on a lifelong journey of reclamation. A lupus diagnosis sent her on a path of studying and practicing a multitude of energy Medicine modalities with many guides. She has blended this life experience with her innate gifts and the wisdom of her Ancestors. She loves sharing her Medicine in powerful ways through Ceremonies, teachings, and speaking events. Through this work, she loves seeing people reclaim their roots, find their healing wisdom, and rise into their power.
Asha lives on Anishinaabe, Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee Territory, with her husband and two beautiful children, with whom she co-creates a better world for the seven generations to come.

Local Event: Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous...

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Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost

Did you tear your way through A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J.Maas?&nbsp;&nbsp;Join us to cure your book hangover and share your thoughts during this specialty book club! Spoilers ahead! We will discuss Book 6 so bring your theories and thoughts to the table.&nbsp;Registration is required for this event.

Local Event: More Maas Book Club: A Court of Splintered Harmony Discussion

More Maas Book Club: A Court of Splintered...

Did you tear your way through A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J.Maas?  Join us to cure your book hangover and share your...

More Maas Book Club: A Court of Splintered Harmony Discussion

The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
Four dissatisfied sixties-era housewives form a book club turned sisterhood that will hold fast amid the turmoil of a rapidly changing world and alter the course of each of their lives.
By early 1960s standards, Margaret Ryan, Viv Buschetti, and Bitsy Cobb, suburban housewives in a brand-new "planned community" in Northern Virginia, appear to have it all. The fact that "all" doesn't feel like enough leaves them feeling confused and guilty, certain the fault must lie with them. Things begin to change when they form a book club with Charlotte Gustafson--the eccentric and artsy "new neighbor" from Manhattan--and read Betty Friedan's just-released book, The Feminine Mystique.
Controversial and groundbreaking, the book struck a chord with an entire generation of women, helping them realize that they weren't alone in their dissatisfactions, or their longings, lifting their eyes to new horizons of possibility and achievement. Margaret, Charlotte, Bitsy, and Viv are among them. But is it really the book that alters the lives of these four very different women? Or is it the bond of sisterhood that helps them find courage to confront the past, navigate turmoil in a rapidly changing world, and see themselves in a new and limitless light?

Local Event: What's Next? Book Club

What's Next? Book Club

The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
Four dissatisfied sixties-era housewives form a book club turned...

Are you a job seeker looking to create or update your resume? Meet with Librarian Joanna and work one-to-one using the library’s JobNow resource. JobNow provides resume templates, expert resume assistance, live interview coaching, job searching tips, and skill-building tutorials. This session would be appropriate for someone wanting to create their resume from scratch or update their existing resume. Individual 50-minute sessions will occur on Thursday, November 5th; choose between a 5:30-6:20pm or 6:30-7:20pm time slot.
Please call Joanna at 203-630-4756 to register. Registration is required.

Local Event: Resume Help

Resume Help

Are you a job seeker looking to create or update your resume? Meet with Librarian Joanna and work one-to-one using the...

<table><tbody><tr><td>Come to Gallery 53 for an inspired blend of spirits, food and fun sponsored by the Meriden Lions Club! Wine, Cheese and CHAIR-ity combines a delightful wine tasting event with the opportunity to purchase a unique piece of upcycled furniture created by a Gallery 53 artist! 
 As an added bonus, attendees can also check out our popular Bags &amp; Bling sale of gently used handbags and "junque" jewelry.&nbsp; If you love to accessorize but don’t like to lay out a boatload of cash, don't miss this sale! 
​ All in all, this promises to be a spirited event! 
​*&nbsp;Tickets available through the Meriden Lions Club.&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table>
When: Friday, November 6, 2026&nbsp; &nbsp;l&nbsp; &nbsp; 5:30 - 8:00 PM ​Where:&nbsp;&nbsp;Gallery 53, 2nd &amp; 3rd Floors, 53 Colony St., Meriden, CT 06451 ​ TIckets:&nbsp;&nbsp;$30 in advance&nbsp; &nbsp;l&nbsp; &nbsp;$35 at the door&nbsp; *

Local Event: Wine, Cheese and CHAIR-ity

Wine, Cheese and CHAIR-ity

Come to Gallery 53 for an inspired blend of spirits, food and fun sponsored by the Meriden Lions Club!   Wine, Cheese and...

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