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DIY Picture Frames

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Get ready for the gift giving season by making a DIY picture frame out of popsicle sticks, perler beads and more. 

This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for the gift giving season by making a DIY picture frame out of popsicle sticks, perler beads and more. 

This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Life 101: Finding Things To Do

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Bored and not sure where to go or what to do? Learn all about local hangouts, events and ideas for finding fun during the winter. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Bored and not sure where to go or what to do? Learn all about local hangouts, events and ideas for finding fun during the winter. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Design Your Own Bag!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the teen room to create the perfect tote bag! We will be using fabric paint, stencils and other supplies to create your new favorite accessory. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the teen room to create the perfect tote bag! We will be using fabric paint, stencils and other supplies to create your new favorite accessory. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafty Critters: Jar Lid Magnets

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Bring your favorite photos or pick fun designs from magazines and damaged books to decorate your very own magnets. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your favorite photos or pick fun designs from magazines and damaged books to decorate your very own magnets. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Wooden Gingerbread Houses for Teens

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Teens

Get your crafting skills warmed up for this festive competition. Make your wooden gingerbread house sweet, scary or something in-between. Your creations will be judged by a super-secret selection of librarians.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your crafting skills warmed up for this festive competition. Make your wooden gingerbread house sweet, scary or something in-between. Your creations will be judged by a super-secret selection of librarians.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Sleighing All the Way!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Film
Age Group:
Teens

Are you already dreading the cold weather? Warm up in the teen room with hot cocoa, a movie and a snowy craft. Cozy clothes required!

This is a free, drop-in event for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Film
Event Details:

Are you already dreading the cold weather? Warm up in the teen room with hot cocoa, a movie and a snowy craft. Cozy clothes required!

This is a free, drop-in event for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Yarn Darlings

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty we can help you. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty we can help you. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Girls Inc Teen Circle

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Pull up a chair for this month’s teen circle with Girls Inc. Youth grades 7-12 are invited to come talk about speaking up for what matters, managing money, and building valuable life skills.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Pull up a chair for this month’s teen circle with Girls Inc. Youth grades 7-12 are invited to come talk about speaking up for what matters, managing money, and building valuable life skills.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Art Club: Color Theory

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come to this month’s teen art club to learn all about the color wheel and color theory. We will be focusing on how to mix colors out of primary colors. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to this month’s teen art club to learn all about the color wheel and color theory. We will be focusing on how to mix colors out of primary colors. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Kit Kat Taste Test

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

How much do you love free candy? Enough to blind test mystery flavors? Come to the teen room if you think your taste buds can handle it. 

This is a free, drop-in program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking
Event Details:

How much do you love free candy? Enough to blind test mystery flavors? Come to the teen room if you think your taste buds can handle it. 

This is a free, drop-in program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

New Music Mondays

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens

Come listen to December’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Come listen to December’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Yap & Snack

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh!

This is a free, drop-in event for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking, Special Event
Event Details:

Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh!

This is a free, drop-in event for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Make Your Own Cannoli (for Teens!)

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for an exploration of food and cooking! This January, we’re making a delicious dessert- air fried cannoli! Non air fried options are available if needed. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exploration of food and cooking! This January, we’re making a delicious dessert- air fried cannoli! Non air fried options are available if needed. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Rainbow Roundtable

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, LGBTQ+
Age Group:
Teens

The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related. This month we will be making pronoun buttons!
 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civics & Community, LGBTQ+
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. This month we will be making pronoun buttons!
 

This event is in the "Teens" group

New Year, New Vision

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Excited for a new year and all its possibilities? Come to the teen room to create your 2026 vision board. Bring your goals, hopes and wishes for the year along with a few photos to add to your creation. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Excited for a new year and all its possibilities? Come to the teen room to create your 2026 vision board. Bring your goals, hopes and wishes for the year along with a few photos to add to your creation. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Life 101: Mock Interviews

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

So you really want to get a job so you can buy takis and iced tea? Come to the teen room for mock interviews so that you can ace your next interview.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

So you really want to get a job so you can buy takis and iced tea? Come to the teen room for mock interviews so that you can ace your next interview.

This event is in the "Teens" group

90's Night for Teens!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Talk to the hand, cause this night’s too rad to miss! Don’t be a scrub and head to the teen room for a night of music and themed crafts.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Talk to the hand, cause this night’s too rad to miss! Don’t be a scrub and head to the teen room for a night of music and themed crafts.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Art Club: Cartoon Yourself

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Head to the teen room to create a cartoon version of yourself for this month’s teen art club! We will cover exaggeration, line weight and more.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Head to the teen room to create a cartoon version of yourself for this month’s teen art club! We will cover exaggeration, line weight and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Monthly Movie: Alita: Battle Angel

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Teens

This month we will be watching “Alita: Battle Angel” a post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie that follows a resurrected teen cyborg with amnesia as she learns to navigate the harsh world of Scrapyard. 

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

This month we will be watching “Alita: Battle Angel” a post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie that follows a resurrected teen cyborg with amnesia as she learns to navigate the harsh world of Scrapyard. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Manga Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

Do you love manga? Join the manga club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime and meet like-minded folks. Attendees will get to check out any new manga additions before anyone else!

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love manga? Join the manga club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime and meet like-minded folks. Attendees will get to check out any new manga additions before anyone else!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Yarn Darlings

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty we can help you. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty we can help you. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Girls Inc Teen Circle

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Pull up a chair for this month’s teen circle with Girls Inc. Youth grades 7-12 are invited to come talk about speaking up for what matters, managing money, and building valuable life skills.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Pull up a chair for this month’s teen circle with Girls Inc. Youth grades 7-12 are invited to come talk about speaking up for what matters, managing money, and building valuable life skills.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Make Your Own Sock Monkey

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Head to the teen room to make your own sock money using socks, stuffing and crafting supplies. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Head to the teen room to make your own sock money using socks, stuffing and crafting supplies. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

New Music Mondays

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens

Come listen to December’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Come listen to December’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.