Upcoming Events

Mondays at 9:30 am in the meeting space!

Friends of the Meriden Library sponsored event

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

September 2025 to June 2026

10:30 am to Noon

All are welcome!

Storytime at Meriden Library
Join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30–11:00 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.

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.

September 10th 7-8pm