This event is in the "Adults" group. Classics Clique Discussion Monday, November 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptatio... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 4 2024 Mon Classics Clique Discussion 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.
This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - A Trip up the Beautiful Coast of Alaska, with Five Island Excursions Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Nature/Wildlife, Travel & Culture Age Group: Adults Event Details: We will visit five coastal islands, including a Native American owned island, and an island with strong Russian history. We'll attend a Ukrainian/Russian folk-dance group, see Nati... This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 5 2024 Tue CCALC - A Trip up the Beautiful Coast of Alaska, with Five Island Excursions 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Nature/Wildlife, Travel & Culture Event Details: We will visit five coastal islands, including a Native American owned island, and an island with strong Russian history.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Civics & Community, Other Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard! Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. Attend... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 5 2024 Tue Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Civics & Community, Other Required Event Details: Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard! Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. Attendees will receive one hour of community service.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Sensory Playtime Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Games, Special Event, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Event Details: Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities. ... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Nov 5 2024 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm - 6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Games, Special Event, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Rainbow Roundtable Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: LGBTQ+ Age Group: Teens Event Details: The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that's LGBTQIA+ related. Come hang out in a welco... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 5 2024 Tue Rainbow Roundtable 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: LGBTQ+ Required Event Details: The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that's LGBTQIA+ related. Come hang out in a welcoming environment with like-minded folks.
This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - The Mariel Boatlift: A Cuban-American Journey Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture Age Group: Adults Event Details: Set against the sweeping backdrop of one of the most dramatic refugee crises of the twentieth century, The Mariel Boatlift presents the stories of Cuban immigrants to the... This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 6 2024 Wed CCALC - The Mariel Boatlift: A Cuban-American Journey 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture Event Details: Set against the sweeping backdrop of one of the most dramatic refugee crises of the twentieth century, The Mariel Boatlift presents the stories of Cuban immigrants to the United States who overcame frightening circumstances to b
This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Book Discussion III : Troubled: A Memoir, by Rob Henderson Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club, Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Age Group: Adults Event Details: Rob Henderson grows up in rough circumstances in L.A., learns the importance of family, and notes the delusions of the luxury class. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu CCALC - Book Discussion III : Troubled: A Memoir, by Rob Henderson 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Event Details: Rob Henderson grows up in rough circumstances in L.A., learns the importance of family, and notes the delusions of the luxury class.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Practice English Conversation Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Bilingual Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended. ¡Únete a nosotros para practicar hablando en ing... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Practice English Conversation 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Closed Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Bilingual Required Event Details: Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Art Club: Color Matching Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join librarian Paige to learn how to apply color in your art. This session challenges you match the colors of a random magazine page. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Teen Art Club: Color Matching 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Join librarian Paige to learn how to apply color in your art. This session challenges you match the colors of a random magazine page.
This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. STEAM Stories Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Event Details: Join us monthly for science and art based stories and a fun STEAM related activity after. This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome t... Open Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu STEAM Stories 6:00pm - 7:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Required Event Details: Join us monthly for science and art based stories and a fun STEAM related activity after. This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome to join in. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Spirits of New England Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event Age Group: Adults Event Details: Being a New England native has allowed Dustin to investigate some very interesting places rich with local history and folklore. This lecture chronicles some of his favorite New Eng... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Spirits of New England 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event Required Event Details: Being a New England native has allowed Dustin to investigate some very interesting places rich with local history and folklore. This lecture chronicles some of his favorite New England investigations that he has been a part of.
This event is in the "Adults" group. A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr. Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Event Calendar Program Type: Author Talk Age Group: Adults Event Details: Register Here You are welcome to join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr. 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register Here
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Event Details: Join us for a weekly bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early lit... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup 10:00am - 12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join us for a weekly bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. YA Yabbies Friday, November 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School Event Details: Join our discussion of fantasy mystery ‘Elatsoe’ by Darcie Little Badger. In an America shaped by magic, monsters and knowledge, Elatsoe pries into her cousin’s murder. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri YA Yabbies 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens, Middle School, High School Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: Join our discussion of fantasy mystery ‘Elatsoe’ by Darcie Little Badger. In an America shaped by magic, monsters and knowledge, Elatsoe pries into her cousin’s murder.
This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Drop-In STEAM Twirligig Paper Spinners Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Event Details: Stop by the children's department to make a beautiful twirligig paper spinner. Children will use a wooden stick, paper strips, and glue to create a unique craft that uses c... Open Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Drop-In STEAM Twirligig Paper Spinners 10:00am - 12:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM Required Event Details: Stop by the children's department to make a beautiful twirligig paper spinner. Children will use a wooden stick, paper strips, and glue to create a unique craft that uses centripetal forces to spin.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Mario Kart 8 Tourney Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Event Details: Y'all claim to be the best at Mario Kart. Prove it to earn bragging rights and claim a prize. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Mario Kart 8 Tourney 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Required Event Details: Y'all claim to be the best at Mario Kart. Prove it to earn bragging rights and claim a prize.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica--En conversación con Javier Zamora Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Event Calendar Program Type: Author Talk, Bilingual Age Group: Adults Event Details: Regístrate Aquí (Solamente en Español) - (Event ONLY in Spanish) Sintoniza una conversación especial con el autor más vendido del New York Times Javier Zamora mient... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica--En conversación con Javier Zamora 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Bilingual Event Details: Regístrate Aquí (Solamente en Español) - (Event ONLY in Spanish)
Veteran's Day All Day Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile, Virtual Event Calendar The Meriden Public Library is closed. Closing Nov 11 2024 Mon Closing Veteran's Day All Day Branches: Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile, Virtual Event Calendar Description: The Meriden Public Library is closed.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Messy Makers : Magnet Painting Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Event Details: Come get messy with us! This month we're trying out magnet painting! We'll provide aprons, but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy! For ages 2-5.... Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Messy Makers : Magnet Painting 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Come get messy with us! This month we're trying out magnet painting! We'll provide aprons, but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy! For ages 2-5.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Reflections of my Past by Kyle O’Neil - Art Reception Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community Event Details: Join us for a reception on the opening of the art exhibit "Reflections of my Past" by Wangunk Indigenous contemporary artist, Kyle O’Neil. Kyle is a woman of color with Down syn... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Reflections of my Past by Kyle O’Neil - Art Reception 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults, All Ages, Community Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture Required Event Details: Join us for a reception on the opening of the art exhibit "Reflections of my Past" by Wangunk Indigenous contemporary artist, Kyle O’Neil.
This event is in the "High School" group. Money 101: Student Loans Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Education, Tax & Finance Age Group: High School Event Details: Learn important information about student loans. Like how to apply for them, how interest and deferment works, and different repayment options. Open Required This event is in the "High School" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Money 101: Student Loans 6:00pm - 7:00pm High School Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: High School Program Type: Education, Tax & Finance Required Event Details: Learn important information about student loans. Like how to apply for them, how interest and deferment works, and different repayment options.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Wangunk Tribe Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community Event Details: Join us to learn about the Wangunk with local tribal historian and Wangunk elder Gary O'Neil. The Wangunk tribe has been in Connecticut for thousands of ye... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Wangunk Tribe 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, All Ages, Community Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture Required Event Details: Join us to learn about the Wangunk with local tribal historian and Wangunk elder Gary O'Neil. The Wangunk tribe has been in Connecticut for thousands of years.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Monthly Craft Night - Autumnal Butterfly Wreath Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us to create a fall-themed butterfly wreath to add to your autumnal decor! All supplies will be provided. Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Adult Monthly Craft Night - Autumnal Butterfly Wreath 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Join us to create a fall-themed butterfly wreath to add to your autumnal decor! All supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Infantry Soldier Returns to Vietnam Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture Age Group: Adults Event Details: Gerald Augustine, a veteran of the Vietnam War, was invited to accompany the Veterans' Breakfast Club of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on their two week tour of Vietnam. Of ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed CCALC - Infantry Soldier Returns to Vietnam 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture Event Details: Gerald Augustine, a veteran of the Vietnam War, was invited to accompany the Veterans' Breakfast Club of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on their two week tour of Vietnam.