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STEAM Snow Dough

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

There's no dough like snow dough!

Create, investigate, and play with snow dough during this fun event.

This program is best suited for children ages 5-years-old and older with siblings welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

There's no dough like snow dough!

Create, investigate, and play with snow dough during this fun event.

This program is best suited for children ages 5-years-old and older with siblings welcome.

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

Noon Years Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Holiday, Music
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Ring in the new year early with us at the library with crafts, music, games, and a new years count down at 11:59am.

This event is best suited for families and all generations are welcome to participate.

Open
Registration Required
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: Art & Crafts, Games, Holiday, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ring in the new year early with us at the library with crafts, music, games, and a new years count down at 11:59am.

This event is best suited for families and all generations are welcome to participate.

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Make Your Own Cannoli (for Kids!)

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

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 program is for kids ages 5-11 and their grown-up. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
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 program is for kids ages 5-11 and their grown-up. 

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, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
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.

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Pocket Pet Cozy Craft

Thursday, January 8, 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)

Make a cozy home for a pocket pet at this fun event. Participants will use a tiny tin, fabric, paper, glue, and other craft supplies to create the perfect pocket pet environment.

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:

Make a cozy home for a pocket pet at this fun event. Participants will use a tiny tin, fabric, paper, glue, and other craft supplies to create the perfect pocket pet environment.

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

STEAM DIY Bouncy Balls

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Create a bouncy ball unique to you at this fun event. Participants will use scientific reaction to create a bouncy ball. Stick around to test out how far and how tall your bouncy ball can go.

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

Create a bouncy ball unique to you at this fun event. Participants will use scientific reaction to create a bouncy ball. Stick around to test out how far and how tall your bouncy ball can go.

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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Tween Art Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.

This month we will be experimenting with creating fox paintings while playing with shadows.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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:

Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.

This month we will be experimenting with creating fox paintings while playing with shadows.

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

Beaded Plant Craft

Thursday, January 15, 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)

Create a plants that never needs to be watered during this fun craft! Children will string beads on wire and arrange them in a miniature pot to create a plant like no other. Glue, foam, and small beads will be utilized at this event.

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:

Create a plants that never needs to be watered during this fun craft! Children will string beads on wire and arrange them in a miniature pot to create a plant like no other. Glue, foam, and small beads will be utilized at this event.

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 "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, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

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: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
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.

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Glove Monster Craft

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

 Create a cute fuzzy wuzzy monster at this fun event. Participants will use a glove, stuffing, needle, thread, and glue to create a joyful cozy craft.

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

 Create a cute fuzzy wuzzy monster at this fun event. Participants will use a glove, stuffing, needle, thread, and glue to create a joyful cozy craft.

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

Hydroponic How To

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?

Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?

Or questions about the plants in the hydroponic garden?

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Food/Cooking, 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?

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

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

Saturday Family Flick: Elio

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

We can't wait to see you here! Stop by for a showing of Elio (PG) with the whole family. Please bring any items the family needs to make your viewing experience cozy. Snacks are not allowed in our Storytime Room.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

We can't wait to see you here! Stop by for a showing of Elio (PG) with the whole family. Please bring any items the family needs to make your viewing experience cozy. Snacks are not allowed in our Storytime Room.

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.