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Lego Block Party

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Imagination and creation combined! Join us once a month to make a LEGO creation to be put on display at the library.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Imagination and creation combined!

Join us once a month to make a LEGO creation to be put on display at the library.

Green background with 4 film posters, popcorn and tickets

Teen Movie Matinee

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Vote to pick which movie screens at the biweekly Teen Movie Matinee! Vote in person the day of and enjoy some snacks!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film
Required
Event Details:

Vote to pick which movie screens at the biweekly Teen Movie Matinee!

Vote in person the day of and enjoy some snacks!

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Spring Fest 2024

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Community
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 wil...

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:

Take great photos with your smart phone.

Take Great Photos with your Smartphone

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Education, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Community
Event Details:

Take Great Photos with your Smartphone – The quality of smartphone cameras is improving rapidly. Their capabilities extend far beyond what some people primarily use them for... tak...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Technology Class
Required
Event Details:

Take Great Photos with your Smartphone – The quality of smartphone cameras is improving rapidly. Their capabilities extend far beyond what some people primarily use them for... taking selfies.

Tessellated designs with LGBQTIA designs adorn the border

Out in the Open

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, LGBTQ+
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Out in the Open Club 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 en...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, LGBTQ+
Required
Event Details:

The Out in the Open Club 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.

"The Empire Strikes Back" film poster sits in between a film reel

Matinee Monday : Star Wars the Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance continue their star wars with the evil Empire of Darth Vader in the second film to be released in George Lucas's sci-fi series.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Film
Required
Event Details:

Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance continue their star wars with the evil Empire of Darth Vader in the second film to be released in George Lucas's sci-fi series.

Picture of a computer sending an email to the left of verbiage

Tech Topics: Email Basics 1

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Participants are introduced to basic email functions, such as composing, replying, and exploring common email folders. They will also receive tips for password retention. Please...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology Class
Required
Event Details:

Participants are introduced to basic email functions, such as composing, replying, and exploring common email folders. They will also receive tips for password retention.

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Messy Makers: Bubble Painting

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with bubbles! We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy! For ages 1-5.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with bubbles!

We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy!

For ages 1-5.

SCOW - Translation Services for the Spanish Speaking Community

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Holocaust Room at Meriden Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

They will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services. They will also provide assistance with online applications and...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Holocaust Room
Purpose of Meeting

They will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services.

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Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing. Registration is required....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing.

Registration is required.

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Social Security Workshop

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Social Security: You Have Questions, We Have Answers! In this presentation, Robert Rodriguez, Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Education, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Social Security: You Have Questions, We Have Answers!

A picture of RF Kuang next to her novels "Yellowface" and "Babel"

Rebecca F. Kuang, Asian American Representation in Literature

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Event Calendar
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Register Here Join us online for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowf...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Register Here

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Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more. Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more.

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

A chess board sits in the center frame with a hand on a black bishop

Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Community
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. The progr...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome.

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and crafts. This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and crafts.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome.

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BookTok Bookclub

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!

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Paper Mache Turtles

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create a turtle out of recycled paper to celebrate world turtle day!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Create a turtle out of recycled paper to celebrate world turtle day!

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STEAM Stories

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Join us each week for stories and a fun STEAM related activity. This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome to join in. Re...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education, Games, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Join us each week for stories and a fun STEAM related activity.

This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome to join in.

Registration is required.

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Connecticut Blue Trail System Talk with Mark Wantroba and Lyndsey Gress

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Spring is finally upon us, and many of us want to be outside! Do you like to be out in nature? Do you like to hike? Join us as avid hiker, naturalist, and photographer duo Mark ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Nature/Wildlife
Required
Event Details:

Spring is finally upon us, and many of us want to be outside! Do you like to be out in nature? Do you like to hike?

Cartoon bunny mother and kitten featured in field of grass

Wiggle Worms

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for special storytime for your little wiggle worm! This is a high energy storytime filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more. Stay after storytime is over f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join us for special storytime for your little wiggle worm! This is a high energy storytime filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more.

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

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STEM Turtle Egg Hatch

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Nature/Wildlife, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We can't wait to see you here! Participants will use science to hatch a turtle out of a baking soda egg during this fun activity. One baking soda egg will be provided per...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Nature/Wildlife, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

We can't wait to see you here! Participants will use science to hatch a turtle out of a baking soda egg during this fun activity. One baking soda egg will be provided per kid.

Memorial Day

All Day
Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile, Virtual Event Calendar

The Meriden Public Library is closed.

Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile, Virtual Event Calendar
Description:

The Meriden Public Library is closed.