Upcoming Events

An Evening with The Good Humor Ice Cream Man
Date: August 12, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Meriden Library

Join us for a sweet summer evening with Jim Randall Bragdon, also known as The Good Humor Ice Cream Man! This nostalgic and entertaining program is perfect for anyone who remembers chasing the ice cream truck down the street—or simply loves local history and classic Americana.

Come enjoy an evening filled with vintage charm, a trip down memory lane, and ice cream at the Meriden Library!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Meriden Library!

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!

Touch-a-Truck Event
📅 August 15, 2026
📍 Red Church, Plainfield Village

2 pm - 4:30 pm

Presented by the Friends of the Philip Read Memorial Library (PRML Friends)

Get ready for a hands-on day of big vehicles and family fun at our Touch-a-Truck Event! Children and families are invited to explore a variety of trucks, emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and other fascinating machines up close.

Meet the people who operate these vehicles, learn how they work, climb aboard, honk horns, and discover what makes each truck special. This fun community event is perfect for curious kids of all ages.

Hosted by the PRML Friends at the historic Red Church in Plainfield Village. More details and participating vehicles will be announced soon!

This is temporarily paused per the instructor

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.

Clay Hand Building Workshop

The Friends of Philip Read Memorial Library are sponsoring a 2 part clay hand building workshop (no pottery wheel used, just your hands and simple tools) with local potter Ricky Hines.  The workshops will be held on Monday July 13, 2026 and Monday August 17, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Philip Read Memorial Library.  You will create your object at the 1st workshop, it will then be fired and you will glaze your object at the 2nd workshop.  These workshops are FREE.  Registration for this free workshop is required.  

To register email    judyptak15@gmail.com

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. 
When: Aug 17, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cg9JyCaGSM69z5FKI7RIrQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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!