Upcoming Events

Mondays at 9:30 am in the meeting space!

Friends of the Meriden Library sponsored event

Meditation Monday
Join us at the Philip Read Memorial Library for Meditation Monday.

🕓 4:30 PM
📍 Philip Read Memorial Library

This calming session offers a perfect way to start your week with tranquility and mindfulness.

All are welcome—no prior meditation experience necessary.

📜 Genealogy Comes to Life at the Philip Read Library!

Location: Philip Read Memorial Library
Time: 6:00 PM
Admission: Free and open to the public

Join us at the Philip Read Memorial Library for a fascinating evening of history and discovery on Monday, August 24 at 6:00 PM.

Presented by the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists, this engaging talk—“Three Men and a One-Shilling Knife: A Genealogical Look at Local History”—dives into a dramatic 1788 tavern killing in New Durham. Through newspapers, court documents, military records, and more, the program traces the lives of three Revolutionary War veterans and reveals how genealogical research brings New Hampshire’s past vividly to life.

The presentation will be led by Sarah Brown, a passionate genealogist and active member of the state’s historical and lineage organizations. With a background in history and years of hands-on research, she offers a compelling look at how family stories and local history intertwine.

Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just curious about your roots, this program offers a unique window into the power of genealogy.

Come explore the stories hidden in the past—and discover how history connects us all.

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.

September 2025 to June 2026

10:30 am to Noon

All are welcome!

Tuesdays at 4:30 pm.

All levels welcome.

What is cribbage?

Cribbage, or crib, is a card game, traditionally for two players, that involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points. It can be adapted for three or four players.[1]

Cribbage has several distinctive features: the cribbage board used for score-keeping; the crib, box, or kitty (in parts of Canada and New England) two distinct scoring stages; and a unique scoring system, including points for groups of cards that total 15. It has been characterized as "Britain's national card game" and the only one legally playable in licensed pubs and clubs without requiring local authority permission.[2]

The game has relatively few rules yet many subtleties, which accounts for its ongoing appeal and popularity. Tactical play varies, depending on which cards one's opponent has played, how many cards in the remaining pack will help the hand one holds, and what one's position on the board is. A game may be decided by a single point, and the edge often goes to an experienced player who utilizes strategy, including calculating odds and making decisions based on the relative positions of players on the board.

Both cribbage and its close relative costly colours are descended from the old English card game of noddy. Cribbage added the distinctive feature of a crib and changed the scoring system for points, whereas costly colours added more combinations but retained the original noddy scoring scheme.

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!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere—from the smartphones in our pockets to the tools we use at work, school, and home. It’s shaping how we search for information, communicate, create content, and make decisions. Yet for many people, AI remains a mystery.

Join us for an engaging and accessible presentation with Brian Dellinger, Associate Director of IT at the Geisel School of Medicine, as he demystifies AI for everyday users. Through practical examples and relatable analogies, Brian will explain how modern AI systems work, what they can—and cannot—do, and why they have become such a significant part of our daily lives. 

The program will explore the strengths and limitations of current AI tools, discuss ethical considerations, and examine how AI is already influencing education, healthcare, business, and communication. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the technology behind today's headlines and a clearer perspective on what the future may hold. 

Whether you're curious, skeptical, excited, or simply looking to learn more, this program is designed for non-technical audiences and welcomes all levels of experience.

Free and open to the public. Questions and discussion are encouraged

Mondays at 9:30 am in the meeting space!

Friends of the Meriden Library sponsored event