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 Mini Loom Weaving Craft Thursday, February 19, 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) : Make a mini loom craft that is sure to weave its way into your heart! Create a mini loom piece using string, yarn, and ribbon at this fun event. This program is best suited for children ages 6-years-old and older. 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu DIY Mini Loom Weaving 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: : Make a mini loom craft that is sure to weave its way into your heart! Create a mini loom piece using string, yarn, and ribbon at this fun event. This program is best suited for children ages 6-years-old and older.
This event is in the "Teens" group New Music Mondays Monday, February 23, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 23 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 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, February 24, 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 Grounded by Aisha Saeed. 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 Feb 24 2026 Tue Nutmeg Newts 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Grounded by Aisha Saeed.
This event is in the "Teens" group Future Day Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teens What does the future look like? Let’s imagine it during this themed day with a craft and movie. 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 Feb 25 2026 Wed Future Day 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: What does the future look like? Let’s imagine it during this themed day with a craft and movie. 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 Yap & Snack Friday, February 27, 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 Feb 27 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 "Teens" group Monthly Movie: Good Boy Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Teens Come to the teen room for our monthly movie and some snacks.This month we will be watching ‘Good Boy’ a supernatural horror about a dog who sees everything that goes bump in the night. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Monthly Movie: Good Boy 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Film Event Details: Come to the teen room for our monthly movie and some snacks.This month we will be watching ‘Good Boy’ a supernatural horror about a dog who sees everything that goes bump in the night.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Board Wednesday, March 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 Mar 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, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm 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 discussing Transgender Day of Visibility and making a craft. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Rainbow Roundtable 6:00pm–6:45pm 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 discussing Transgender Day of Visibility and making a craft.
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 Fairy Tale STEM: The Three Little Pigs Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Help the 3 Little Pigs build a sturdy house to keep them safe from the Big Bad Wolf. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat. 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 Mar 4 2026 Wed Fairy Tale STEM: The Three Little Pigs 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Help the 3 Little Pigs build a sturdy house to keep them safe from the Big Bad Wolf. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat.
This event is in the "Teens" group Paper Spinners Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Come to the teen room to design your own mesmerizing paper spinner!This program 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 Mar 5 2026 Thu Paper Spinners 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Come to the teen room to design your own mesmerizing paper spinner!This program 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 Life 101: How Do I Keep A Plant Alive? Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Education Age Group: Teens Join our monthly life 101 to learn all about plants! Ms. Holly, our plant guru, will cover a variety of topics and you might even leave with a plant clipping to grow. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Life 101: How Do I Keep A Plant Alive? 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education Event Details: Join our monthly life 101 to learn all about plants! Ms. Holly, our plant guru, will cover a variety of topics and you might even leave with a plant clipping to grow.
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 Tunnel Book Craft Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) : Make a 3D tunnel book with us! Grab some paper, watercolor paints, and glue to make your own unique creation. Will it be cute, silly, spooky, or something unexpected? This program is for kids ages 7-11. Registration required. 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 Mar 10 2026 Tue Tunnel Book Craft 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 3D tunnel book with us! Grab some paper, watercolor paints, and glue to make your own unique creation. Will it be cute, silly, spooky, or something unexpected? This program is for kids ages 7-11. 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 Fairy Tale STEM: Hansel and Gretel Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Create a sweet trap to save Hansel and Gretel from the witch. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat. 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 Mar 11 2026 Wed Fairy Tale STEM: Hansel and Gretel 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Create a sweet trap to save Hansel and Gretel from the witch. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat.
This event is in the "Teens" group Clay Fruit Buttons Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Apples & oranges & pears, oh my! Head on over to the teen room to sculpt your own fruit themed buttons! 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 Mar 12 2026 Thu Clay Fruit Buttons 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Apples & oranges & pears, oh my! Head on over to the teen room to sculpt your own fruit themed buttons! 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 "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 Family Craft Night: Farm Animal Fun! Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Department at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This month's theme is Farm Animal Fun! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music. 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 Mar 12 2026 Thu Family Craft Night: Farm Animal Fun! 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This month's theme is Farm Animal Fun! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.
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, March 14, 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? 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Hydroponic How To 11:00am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens Upcoming 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 "Teens" group Drop-In Collage Bookmarks Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Come to the teen room for a quick drop-in program to craft your own personal bookmarks using old picture books.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 Mar 14 2026 Sat Drop-In Collage Bookmarks 12:00pm–2:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Come to the teen room for a quick drop-in program to craft your own personal bookmarks using old picture books.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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Family Flick: Zootopia 2 (PG) Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) We can't wait to see you here! Stop by for a showing of Zootopia 2 (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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Family Flick: Zootopia 2 (PG) 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, 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 Zootopia 2 (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 Manga Club for Teens Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue Manga Club for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library 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, March 18, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 18 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. 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Fairy Tale STEM: Gingerbread Man Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Build a catapult to launch the Gingerbread Boy over the river and away from the fox. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat. 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 Mar 18 2026 Wed Fairy Tale STEM: Gingerbread Man 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Build a catapult to launch the Gingerbread Boy over the river and away from the fox. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Art Club: Tunnel Books Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Join us for our monthly teen art club to learn how to make your own tunnel book. Using layers of paper you will create your own whimsical art. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Teen Art Club: Tunnel Books 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Join us for our monthly teen art club to learn how to make your own tunnel book. Using layers of paper you will create your own whimsical art.
This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Art Club Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.This month we will be experimenting with watercolors to make daffodils. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Tween Art Club 5:00pm–5:45pm Teens Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens 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 watercolors to make daffodils.
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 Ocean Portal Craft Thursday, March 19, 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) What will we see outside of your submarine window? Create an undersea scene using beads, pipe cleaners, paper plates, paints, and more. We can't wait to see what your create. For kids ages 5-11. Registration required. 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 Mar 19 2026 Thu Ocean Portal Craft 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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: What will we see outside of your submarine window? Create an undersea scene using beads, pipe cleaners, paper plates, paints, and more. We can't wait to see what your create. For kids ages 5-11. Registration required.