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CCALC - The Letter Kills But the Spirit Gives Life: The Smiths

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Other, Special Event
Event Details:

The five Smith sisters of Glastonbury CT were ahead of their time.

Spring Fest 2024

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join the MPL Bookmobile for a FREE family-friendly event that’ll include activities for all at Cuno Camp, a beautiful and unique nature preserve right here in Meriden.

There will be activities and fun for everyone, including:

Magic Marvels

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this exciting and interactive course, young magicians will learn the fundamentals of magic and develop their skills in performing captivating tricks from local magician, David Wyskiel!

Colors of My Jewish Year: Blue

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: zChildren's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-8 | Registration Required

Colors of my Jewish Year: Blue כָּחֹל

Poetry Slam

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Meriden Pride for a poetry slam event! Perform a piece you wrote or recite your favorite poem.

Augusta Curtis Concert Band Summer Concert

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages, Community
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Augusta Curtis Concert Band will perform their summer concert at the MPL on Wednesday, June 12th.

Summer Reading Kick Off : Book Swap

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages, Community
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages, Community
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

We can't wait to see you here! Patrons of all ages are welcome to bring in books to swap with other patrons.

DMV at the Library

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Community
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults, Community
Program Type: Civics & Community, Special Event
Event Details:

There will be DMV services in person at the MPL on Wednesday, June 15th from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM in Meeting Room 5. Please don't forget to bring any necessary paper work.

Water on the Move

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Civics & Community, Education, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Understanding the role of water in Earth's processes begins with understanding its limits and availability. Join Susan Quincy, educational outreach representative of CT DEEP for interesting information on this topic.

Connecticut Weather Talks with WFSB-TV3 News Meteorologist Jill Giliardi

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Civics & Community, Education, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

WFSB Meteorologist Jill Gilardi is talking weather with us! She will talk about how weather impacts our environment in Connecticut and take a few questions from the children.

Summer Reading Book Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Discussion of “The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store” by Cait Flanders.

Signing Rocks

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Education, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about ASL through fun games and activities while learning various signs. All levels are welcome!

This program is generously funded by a grant provided by the James H. Napier Foundation.

Magician Ed Pop

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, balloon sculptor, flea circus ringmaster, and storyteller. He has been entertaining children and family audiences for over 40 years.

Diverse Storytelling

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Author Talk, Education, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Following a storytelling performance by Len Cabral, learn how to use movement, gesture, voice and silence to tell your own stories.

This program is generously funded by a grant provided by the James H. Napier Foundation.

White Memorial Conservation Center: Wildlife Outside Your Window

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

You don’t need to travel any further than your local natural area or even your backyard to find some amazing biodiversity. Did you know we have over 20,000 animal species in CT?

Summer Block Party Finale

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of summer reading with crafts, music, giant lawn games and more for all ages!

Summer Block Party Finale

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of summer reading with crafts, music, giant lawn games and more for all ages!

Tales and Origami for Teens

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Special Event, Travel & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

During this 90-minute program, Motoko will tell traditional tales, full of humor and mystery, and discuss how Japanese folklore has inspired games and anime in the U.S. and around the world.

Where does YOUR Food Come From? with New Britain ROOTS

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you know where your food comes from? This this program teens will have the opportunity to find out how far food travels to arrive at local stores.

Soro-Bindi Performance

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults, All Ages
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Music, Special Event, Travel & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn all about Ghanaian dances, songs and stories during this interactive performance with Iddi Saaka, an award winning West African dance and music performance artist and teacher.