This event is in the "Teens" group Rainbow Roundtable Wednesday, April 1, 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Rainbow Roundtable 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens 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 Bunny Portraits Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Celebrate spring by making your own bunny portrait with recycled materials like egg cartons and cardboard.This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Bunny Portraits 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate spring by making your own bunny portrait with recycled materials like egg cartons and cardboard.This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Hydroponic How To Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Nature/Wildlife Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?Do you have questions on how hydroponics works? Or questions about the plants in the hydroponic garden? Open Register Now Registration 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 4 2026 Sat Hydroponic How To 11:00am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Entrance Hallway Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens Program Type: Nature/Wildlife Registration Required Event Details: Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?Do you have questions on how hydroponics works? Or questions about the plants in the hydroponic garden?
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Easter Egg Slime Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Courtyard at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Get egg-cited about slime!Create sparkly slime and take it home in a plastic egg.Come dressed for a mess. The program is for children ages 7-11 and registration is required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Apr 4 2026 Sat Easter Egg Slime 2:00pm–3:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Courtyard Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday Registration Required Event Details: Get egg-cited about slime!Create sparkly slime and take it home in a plastic egg.Come dressed for a mess. The program is for children ages 7-11 and registration is required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Life 101: Mock Interviews Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library 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.This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Life 101: Mock Interviews 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens 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 program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Super Smash Bros Tournie Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Think you’ve got what it takes to be the ultimate fighter?Prove your melee skills by beating out the competition and earn the title of reigning champion. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Super Smash Bros Tournie 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Think you’ve got what it takes to be the ultimate fighter?Prove your melee skills by beating out the competition and earn the title of reigning champion. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group STEM Paper Walking Horse Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Teens Are you up to the challenge? Using paper, trial and error, and small adjustments you will create a walking paper horse!This is a program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 9 2026 Thu STEM Paper Walking Horse 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Are you up to the challenge? Using paper, trial and error, and small adjustments you will create a walking paper horse!This is a program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" 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 Daffodil Suncatchers Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Celebrate spring by making a daffodil suncatcher. Make one to brighten up your home and another to help decorate the bookmobile for the Daffodil Festival.Registration required. Open to families and children of all ages. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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 Apr 9 2026 Thu Daffodil Suncatchers 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate spring by making a daffodil suncatcher. Make one to brighten up your home and another to help decorate the bookmobile for the Daffodil Festival.Registration required. Open to families and children of all ages.
This event is in the "Teens" group Soda Shop Sock Hop Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Film, Music, Special Event Age Group: Teens Head to the teen room for our latest themed day! Enjoy a variety of sodas, music and “drive-in” movie. Make sure to wear your best 1950’s outfit. This program is for teens ages 12-18 in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Soda Shop Sock Hop 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Film, Music, Special Event Event Details: Head to the teen room for our latest themed day! Enjoy a variety of sodas, music and “drive-in” movie. Make sure to wear your best 1950’s outfit. This program is for teens ages 12-18 in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group STEAM Seed Bomb Launcher Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Courtyard at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Launch your gardening game to new heights with a DIY seed bomb launcher.Create seed bombs and build your launcher at this fun science event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Apr 13 2026 Mon STEAM Seed Bomb Launcher 11:00am–11:45am School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Courtyard Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Launch your gardening game to new heights with a DIY seed bomb launcher.Create seed bombs and build your launcher at this fun science event.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group DIY Terrarium Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Courtyard at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Nature/Wildlife Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Build a tiny terrarium with us!Create the perfect place for a plant to live on your window sill.Add dirt, shiny stones, and a tiny animal to guard your plant while it grows. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue DIY Terrarium 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Courtyard Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Nature/Wildlife Registration Required Event Details: Build a tiny terrarium with us!Create the perfect place for a plant to live on your window sill.Add dirt, shiny stones, and a tiny animal to guard your plant while it grows.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Giant Beaded Pool Noodle Flower Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) You'll go daisy crazy at this fun event!Sting pool noodle pieces together to create a giant daisy.This program is for children ages 7 through 11 and registration is required for this event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Giant Beaded Pool Noodle Flower 2:00pm–3:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: You'll go daisy crazy at this fun event!Sting pool noodle pieces together to create a giant daisy.This program is for children ages 7 through 11 and registration is required for this event.
This event is in the "Teens" group World Art Day: Community Drawing Drop-In Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:45pm Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Celebrate World Art Day by adding to an art piece set up in the teen room. The finished art will be put on display in the teen room. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed World Art Day: Community Drawing Drop-In 2:00pm–6:45pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate World Art Day by adding to an art piece set up in the teen room. The finished art will be put on display in the teen room. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Yarn Darlings Wednesday, April 15, 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 or work on your own project. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty, we can help you! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Yarn Darlings 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills or work on your own project. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty, we can help you!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Draw Your Own Pokemon Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Join professional cartoonist Bill Hernandez to learn to draw your very own pokemon. Will it be a water type, grass type or fire type? You decide! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Draw Your Own Pokemon 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join professional cartoonist Bill Hernandez to learn to draw your very own pokemon. Will it be a water type, grass type or fire type? You decide!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Drop-In Friendship Bracelets Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Calling all Swifties!Stop by the library to listen to Taylor Swift music while making friendship bracelets worthy of the eras tour.This program is intended for children ages 7 through 11 with siblings welcome. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Drop-In Friendship Bracelets 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music Registration Required Event Details: Calling all Swifties!Stop by the library to listen to Taylor Swift music while making friendship bracelets worthy of the eras tour.This program is intended for children ages 7 through 11 with siblings welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Art Club: Disco Ball Painting Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Get into the creative groove and make your own dazzling disco ball using paint markers!This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Teen Art Club: Disco Ball Painting 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Get into the creative groove and make your own dazzling disco ball using paint markers!This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children, Teens “I need a volunteer!” That’s your invitation to join Science Heroes as we experiment with the colorful science that’s all around us — while exploring ways we can use S.T.E.M. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: “I need a volunteer!” That’s your invitation to join Science Heroes as we experiment with the colorful science that’s all around us — while exploring ways we can use S.T.E.M.
This event is in the "Children" 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 Daffodil Suncatchers Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Celebrate spring by making a daffodil suncatcher. Make one to brighten up your home and another to help decorate the bookmobile for the Daffodil Festival.Registration required. Open to families and children of all ages. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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 Apr 17 2026 Fri Daffodil Suncatchers 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate spring by making a daffodil suncatcher. Make one to brighten up your home and another to help decorate the bookmobile for the Daffodil Festival.Registration required. Open to families and children of all ages.
This event is in the "Teens" group New Music Mondays Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Music Age Group: Teens Come listen to this month’s recently released music or music that it new to you! Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 20 2026 Mon New Music Mondays 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Music Event Details: Come listen to this month’s recently released music or music that it new to you! Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Manga Club for Teens Tuesday, April 21, 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Manga Club for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens 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 "Children" 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 Recycled Robots Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Celebrate Earth Day by making a robot from a toilet paper tube, aluminum foil and leftover craft supplies!This program is open to children and families of all ages. Registration required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Recycled Robots 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day by making a robot from a toilet paper tube, aluminum foil and leftover craft supplies!This program is open to children and families of all ages. Registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Crafty Critters: Frog Felt Plushies Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Head to the teen room to create your own adorable or creepy frog plushie! We will be using sewing techniques for this program. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Crafty Critters: Frog Felt Plushies 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Head to the teen room to create your own adorable or creepy frog plushie! We will be using sewing techniques for this program. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Yap & Snack Friday, April 24, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Yap & Snack 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens 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.