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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Life 101: Mock Interviews 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens 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. 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue STEAM DIY Bouncy Balls 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed 90's Night for Teens! 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Teen Art Club: Cartoon Yourself 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Tween Art Club 5:00pm–5:45pm 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: 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. 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Beaded Plant Craft 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Monthly Movie: Alita: Battle Angel 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Manga Club 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 "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 View Details 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Yarn Darlings 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Upcoming 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Girls Inc Teen Circle 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Middle School, High School 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Make Your Own Sock Monkey 4:30pm–6:30pm Teens 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 View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Glove Monster Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 View Details 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Hydroponic How To 11:00am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 View Details 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Saturday Family Flick: Elio 2:00pm–3:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 26 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 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 "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Nutmeg Newts Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Join us for our Nutmeg Newts Book Club! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level. This month we are reading Trex by Christyne Morrell. Upcoming View Details 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue Nutmeg Newts 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our Nutmeg Newts Book Club! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level. This month we are reading Trex by Christyne Morrell.
This event is in the "Teens" group Craft Critters: Glow in the Dark Moon Jellyfish Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Create your own version of a moon jellyfish to hang in your room. We will be using glow in the dark paint, ribbon and more to create these ethereal sea creatures. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Craft Critters: Glow in the Dark Moon Jellyfish 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Create your own version of a moon jellyfish to hang in your room. We will be using glow in the dark paint, ribbon and more to create these ethereal sea creatures.
This event is in the "Teens" group Yap & Snack Friday, January 30, 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 Jan 30 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.
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, February 3, 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 View Details 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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 Teen Advisory Board Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Teens Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard! Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. Attendees will receive one hour of community service. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard! Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. Attendees will receive one hour of community service.
This event is in the "Teens" group Rainbow Roundtable Wednesday, February 4, 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 Feb 4 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 "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 Take Your Child to the Library Day: Playful Engineers Chain Reactions Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Join us at the Library for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Build your own spectacular chain reactions at this traveling makerspace brought to you by Playful Engineers. Upcoming View Details 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Take Your Child to the Library Day: Playful Engineers Chain Reactions 10:00am–10:45am Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the Library for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Build your own spectacular chain reactions at this traveling makerspace brought to you by Playful Engineers.
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 Take Your Child to the Library Day: Playful Engineers Chain Reaction Session 2 Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Join us at the Library for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Build your own spectacular chain reactions at this traveling makerspace brought to you by Playful Engineers. Upcoming View Details 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Take Your Child to the Library Day: Playful Engineers Chain Reaction Session 2 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the Library for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Build your own spectacular chain reactions at this traveling makerspace brought to you by Playful Engineers.