Adults

  • Join us for Board Game Club at the Meriden Library every Thursday at 2 PM! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon, we have a variety of classic and modern board games for all skill levels. Bring your friends or make new ones as we roll the dice, play our cards right, and enjoy some friendly competition. No registration required—just drop in and play!

    Sep 04, 02:00pm - Meriden Library
  • Mondays at 9:30 am in the meeting space!

    Friends of the Meriden Library sponsored event

    Sep 08, 09:30am - Meriden Library
  • Mindfulness and Therapeutic Harp with Pam Stohrer
    September 8, 2025 • 4:30 PM
    Philip Read Memorial Library

    Join us for a restorative afternoon of mindfulness and music at the library. Experience the soothing sounds of the harp in a program designed to promote relaxation, reflection, and well-being. This unique event blends therapeutic harp music with mindful practices to create a calming and uplifting atmosphere for all who attend.


     

    Sep 08, 04:30pm - Philip Read Memorial Library
  • With Jennifer Blodgett from Servicelink NH

    This workshop is designed to help Medicare enrollees make more informed choices about their benefits. Jennifer Blodgett of Sullivan County ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center explains Part A hospital insurance, Part B medical insurance, prescription drug coverage and Medicare supplement plans, as well as strategies for protecting yourself from Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse.

    Sep 08, 06:00pm - Philip Read Memorial Library
  • Tai Chi Class: Find Balance, Energy, and Relaxation

    Join us for a gentle and revitalizing Tai Chi Class open to all experience levels.
    Learn the Yang Short Form, Tai Chi principles, and Qigong exercises for health and well-being.

    🕘 When: Tuesdays | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    📍 Where: Meriden Library – Meeting Space
    FREE and open to the public!
    Wear comfortable clothing. No registration required.

    Sep 09, 09:00am - Meriden Library
  • Who: Seniors in Plainfield, and Meriden, and their families, caregivers, and friends.
     

    When: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays – Social Coffee Hours
    June, July, and August. Come and visit with other local seniors. Bring games, puzzles, or hand crafts like knitting if you like. Coffee provided.

    Where: Philip Read Memorial Library 1088 NH-12A, Plainfield, NH 03781 Phone: (603) 675-6866

    Questions: Call Jim Allen at 603-558-2576

    Our goal is to provide our seniors with social time, stimulating conversation, and puzzles, games etcetera. Seniors living in Plainfield and Meriden, are warmly invited to attend. We also welcome our seniors’ caregivers, family members, and friends.

    Sep 09, 10:00am - Philip Read Memorial Library
  • Tuesdays 10-11 am at PRML

    Parents (and legal guardians, grandparents, or caregivers) and kids (babies up to school age) are welcome to drop in for this play group, held each week on Tuesdays from 10-11 AM.  This parent-organized program provides an opportunity for young children to socialize and play with others and gives parents and guardians the opportunity to meet and connect with each other.

    The program is open to all ages, with activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Parents and caregivers are asked to pack a snack for their kids.

    Parents (and legal guardians, grandparents, or caregivers) will have access to coffee because you need it if you have little ones!

    Sep 09, 10:00am - Philip Read Memorial Library
  • September 2025 to June 2026

    10:30 am to Noon

    All are welcome!

    Sep 09, 10:30am - Philip Read Memorial Library
  • Storytime at Meriden Library
    Join us Wednesday mornings from 10:00–11:00 AM at the Meriden Library for Storytime! Families with young children are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and activities that nurture a love of reading and learning. This weekly program is a wonderful way for kids to explore books, build early literacy skills, and make new friends.

    Sep 10, 10:00am - Meriden Library
  • 6:00 PM

    September 10, 2025

    PRML

    Harry Bliss is a nationally syndicated cartoonist and New York Times bestselling illustrator based in New Hampshire. Known for his signature single-panel cartoons in The New Yorker, Bliss has also illustrated dozens of beloved children’s books and co-authored several works with humorist Steve Martin. His witty, insightful artwork blends sharp humor with heart, making him a standout voice in both adult and children’s literature.

    Sep 10, 06:00pm - Philip Read Memorial Library