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Free Audiobook Downloads!

Now MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY  patrons with access to Microsoft Media Player can check out downloadable audiobooks with their Library Card! Choose from hundreds of popular titles right from your web browser and access them with our free OverDrive Media Console software. If you have a supported portable audio player, you can even listen on the go!

 DIGITAL MEDIA GUIDED TOUR Using the LIBRARIES ONLINE is easy! If you need help, here's a quick guided tour created by OverDrive, the company that provides downloadable service for us and many other libraries. The guide walks you through the basics, from getting started to downloading to burning to a CD. In just a few minutes, even the newest user can be enjoying a downloaded title.      

 

NewsBankAmerica's GenealogyBank - Explore Your Family in History 
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/MeridenPublicLibrary

Meriden Public Library has received a free trial of these two databases in one! All you need is your Meriden Public Library card to sign on.  
(Trial period covers March 1 - April 30, 2010.) 

The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database.  Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community. Paid ads are excluded. 
 
Quickly find your ancestors in over 300 years of historical newspapers, books, pamphlets and government reports. Search over 1,000 newspapers; the American State Papers; US Congressional Serial Set and more. Find obituaries, birth & marriage notices; pension records etc. Read every article on every page of the newspaper.



 Join an Online Book Club today!  

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Meriden Public Library now has free online access to Ancestry.com. Discover more about your ancestry in just a few steps. You can begin your family tree, learn how to use records in your family search, connect with others who are seeking out their ancestors and find the answers to your tough research questions. (Not availabe remotely from outside the library.)  

 

 

 

                                                
                                            
  NEW HOURS  

SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

MON. -  TUES. -  WED.
9:30 a.m - 8:30 p.m

THURS. - FRI. - SAT.  
9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

SATURDAY CLOSED 
JULY 4 - SEPT. 5, 2009

SUNDAY
CLOSED 

TELEPHONE:

203-238-2344

                      

 

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Bookmobile Calendar
 
The Bookmobile visits daycare centers, nursery schools, nursing homes and neighborhoods throughout Meriden.

Children's Events 

Programs are offered for children from age 6 months to 12 years. Weekly story hour programs, carnivals, author  
visits, drop-in playtime, storytellers and craft programs are just a few of the many exciting and varied activities
offered throughout the year. Please visit the link above for specific times and events.

Adult Events

A variety of free programs are offered throughout the year including guest speakers, concerts, demonstrations,
displays, book discussions, art exhibits and many other special events.  Please visit the Library Calendar for specific times and events.

Passes to Museums/Attractions

The Meriden Public Library offers passes for free and reduced entrance to a variety of museums and attractions
throughout Connecticut. 

Meeting Rooms Information
To request use of a Meriden Public Library meeting room, please download the Meeting Rooms Policy and Application.

Get Your Library Card Today 

If you are a resident of Meriden visit the Library and receive your card.

Meriden Ornaments 

Meriden Ornaments have been produced by the Meriden Public Library Local History Department since 1994. 
Each pewter medallion is manufactured by Woodbury Pewter and features a Meriden historical landmark.

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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