Teen

Stop by either the Philip Read Memorial Library or the Meriden Library and pick up your 2026 Summer Reading Bingo Card! Read great books, complete Bingo squares, and earn a delicious reward—a gift certificate for an ice cream cone at the Meriden Deli. Readers of all ages are encouraged to join the fun and make this a summer filled with stories, discovery, and community. 

Get your card starting June 17 and let the reading adventure begin!

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.

Clay Hand Building Workshop

PLAINFIELD LIBRARIES

CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

In observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, the library will be

CLOSED

Friday, June 19, 2026

We will reopen during our regular hours on the next scheduled business day.

Thank you, and have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Philip Read Memorial Library & Meriden Library

Band Rehearsal for the Plainfield 4th of July Parade

Plainfield–Cornish Libraries Cookbook Club 

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
5:00 PM
8 Daniels Road, Plainfield, NH 03781

This month we're doing something a little different—no cookbooks required!

Bring a favorite dish that your parents (or family) would have made and share the story behind it. Whether it's a cherished family recipe, a comfort food classic, or a special holiday favorite, we'd love to taste and hear about it.

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.

Sound Bath
Thursday, June 4, 2026 • 5:30 PM
Meriden Library

Relax and recharge during this calming Sound Bath experience at the Meriden Library. Using soothing tones and meditative sounds, this program is designed to promote relaxation, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, blanket, cushion, or comfortable chair. Free and open to all.

Paid for by a Byrne Foundation Grant for Health and Wellness.