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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
Registration Required
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. 

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. 

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
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

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.

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!
 

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

Life 101: Taxes

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

We learned what taxes were in September and this month we will be doing a refresher in addition to learning how to file your taxes. 

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: Workshop
Event Details:

We learned what taxes were in September and this month we will be doing a refresher in addition to learning how to file your taxes. 

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

DIY Pencil Holder

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Head on in to the teen room to create a pencil holder using jars, clay, yarn and more! Keep your desk uncluttered with your beautiful creation.

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

Head on in to the teen room to create a pencil holder using jars, clay, yarn and more! Keep your desk uncluttered with your beautiful creation.

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

Mini Paper Rose Bouquet

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Did you forget it’s Valentine’s Day this weekend? Oh no! Head to the teen room to make a super cute paper rose bouquet that is sure to woo your crush or keep your relationship relationshipping. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Did you forget it’s Valentine’s Day this weekend? Oh no! Head to the teen room to make a super cute paper rose bouquet that is sure to woo your crush or keep your relationship relationshipping. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafty Critters: Stress Balls

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Y’all are stressed which stresses me out. So come to the teen room to make a stress ball during this month’s crafty critters.

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:

Y’all are stressed which stresses me out. So come to the teen room to make a stress ball during this month’s crafty critters.

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

Mini Vintage Frames Craft

Thursday, February 12, 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)

Craft a piece of art at this fun event! Choose your frame, paper art, and paint to create a one-of-a-kind magnet. Children will mod podge a tiny art piece into a polymer clay frame and then paint the frame to finish the craft.

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:

Craft a piece of art at this fun event! Choose your frame, paper art, and paint to create a one-of-a-kind magnet. Children will mod podge a tiny art piece into a polymer clay frame and then paint the frame to finish the craft.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Palentine's Day

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Teens

What’s Palentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. Celebrate your friendships with cookies, friendship bracelets and cards. 

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

What’s Palentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. Celebrate your friendships with cookies, friendship bracelets and cards. 

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, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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 "Teens" group

Manga Club

Tuesday, February 17, 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, February 17, 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.

Upcoming
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

Yarn Darlings

Wednesday, February 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. 

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, February 18, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Art with Kristin: Ages 8-12

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Join Mrs. Cafferty for step by step instruction to creating your own masterpiece! This session is for children between the ages of 5-8. Registration required. 

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

Join Mrs. Cafferty for step by step instruction to creating your own masterpiece! This session is for children between the ages of 5-8. Registration required. 

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

Tween Art Club

Thursday, February 19, 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 hearts with pastels.

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 hearts with pastels.

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.

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 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. 

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

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. 

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.