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Library closing early on Friday, March 20th

The library will close early at 12pm on Friday, March 20th in preparation for the Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser event. The library will reopen on Saturday, March 21st at 9:30am.  

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Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

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

Stations include storytime, a craft, and interactive playtime.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Stations include storytime, a craft, and interactive playtime.

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Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

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 Busy Bees Playtime. 

Registration is required for this event. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration 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 Busy Bees Playtime. 

Registration is required for this event. 

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Busy Bees Playtime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

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

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

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Star Wands

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Create a star wand for the Memorial Day holiday or just for a fun whimsical touch. Kids of all ages are welcome. Registration required. 

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

Create a star wand for the Memorial Day holiday or just for a fun whimsical touch. Kids of all ages are welcome. Registration required. 

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STEAM Fairy Greenhouses

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Learn about unbeleafable plant facts and create an upcycled garden with us! Participants will plant seeds and decorate the containers while learning about how seedlings grow at this STEAM based program.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about unbeleafable plant facts and create an upcycled garden with us! Participants will plant seeds and decorate the containers while learning about how seedlings grow at this STEAM based program.

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Baby Prom

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Dance and play the morning away with us at our 2026 Baby Prom! Come dressed in your fanciest or favorite outfits and enjoy dancing music, a felt flower craft, a photo backdrop, and more. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dance and play the morning away with us at our 2026 Baby Prom! Come dressed in your fanciest or favorite outfits and enjoy dancing music, a felt flower craft, a photo backdrop, and more. 

Bouncing Bugs: Outdoor Story and Playtime

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Courtyard at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us outside in the library courtyard for a sunny, relaxed story. Then explore our sensory bins, toys, and more during our outdoor playtime.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us outside in the library courtyard for a sunny, relaxed story. Then explore our sensory bins, toys, and more during our outdoor playtime.

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Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

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 Busy Bees Playtime. 

Registration is required for this event. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration 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 Busy Bees Playtime. 

Registration is required for this event. 

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Busy Bees Playtime

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

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

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

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Tissue Paper Lanterns

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Light up the night with a lantern you create at this event! Participants will use mod podge and tissue paper to decorate a plastic container. Come dressed for a mess! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Light up the night with a lantern you create at this event! Participants will use mod podge and tissue paper to decorate a plastic container. Come dressed for a mess! 

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Rockin' Readers

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

A story time for little musicians! Each story time we'll rotate through a new instrument or song prop- bells & tambourines, rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, scarves and more.

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

A story time for little musicians! Each story time we'll rotate through a new instrument or song prop- bells & tambourines, rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, scarves and more.

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Busy Bees Playtime

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

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

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

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Drop-In Paper Squish Craft

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Learn how to make paper huggable at this drop-in event! Participants will get to color and cutout their paper pieces and then assemble it into a fun squish using clear boxing tape and stuffing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make paper huggable at this drop-in event! Participants will get to color and cutout their paper pieces and then assemble it into a fun squish using clear boxing tape and stuffing.

Bouncing Bugs: Outdoor Story and Playtime

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Courtyard at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us outside in the library courtyard for a sunny, relaxed story. Then explore our sensory bins, toys, and more during our outdoor playtime.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us outside in the library courtyard for a sunny, relaxed story. Then explore our sensory bins, toys, and more during our outdoor playtime.

Bouncing Bugs: Outdoor Story and Playtime

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Courtyard at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us outside in the library courtyard for a sunny, relaxed story. Then explore our sensory bins, toys, and more during our outdoor playtime.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us outside in the library courtyard for a sunny, relaxed story. Then explore our sensory bins, toys, and more during our outdoor playtime.

Kid's Pirate Party

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

TBD

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

TBD

Dinos 2 U

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join Jurassic Classroom for an exploration of real dinosaur fossils! Ask questions, explore, and get a close-up of amazing dinosaur bones from the past. For families with kids of all ages. Teens welcome. Registration recommended. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2+3
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jurassic Classroom for an exploration of real dinosaur fossils! Ask questions, explore, and get a close-up of amazing dinosaur bones from the past. For families with kids of all ages. Teens welcome. Registration recommended.