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Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Community
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. The progr...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome.

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Daffodil Festival

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Food/Cooking, Games, Holiday, Music, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Age Group:
Community
Event Details:

Meriden Daffodil Festival 2024 We are Back for 2024, this time in May! Please check back often as things will be updated frequently!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Food/Cooking, Games, Holiday, Music, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Event Details:

Meriden Daffodil Festival 2024

We are Back for 2024, this time in May! Please check back often as things will be updated frequently!

Picture of daffodils and a library bookmobile in the bottom right corner.

Daffodil Festival

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Food/Cooking, Games, Holiday, Music, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Age Group:
Community
Event Details:

Meriden Daffodil Festival 2024 We are Back for 2024, this time in May! Please check back often as things will be updated frequently!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Food/Cooking, Games, Holiday, Music, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Event Details:

Meriden Daffodil Festival 2024

We are Back for 2024, this time in May! Please check back often as things will be updated frequently!

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Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Community
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. The progr...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome.

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Historic Meriden

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Education, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Community
Event Details:

Since its inception over 300 years ago, Meriden has influenced the world in a variety of aspects, from manufacturing to sports and from art to politics. Join Meriden historian, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults, Community
Program Type: Civics & Community, Education, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Since its inception over 300 years ago, Meriden has influenced the world in a variety of aspects, from manufacturing to sports and from art to politics.

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Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Community
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. The progr...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome.

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Spring Fest 2024

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Community
Event Details:

Join the MPL Bookmobile for a FREE family-friendly event that’ll include activities for all at Cuno Camp, a beautiful and unique nature preserve right here in Meriden. There wil...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join the MPL Bookmobile for a FREE family-friendly event that’ll include activities for all at Cuno Camp, a beautiful and unique nature preserve right here in Meriden.

There will be activities and fun for everyone, including:

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Take Great Photos with your Smartphone

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Education, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Community
Event Details:

Take Great Photos with your Smartphone – The quality of smartphone cameras is improving rapidly. Their capabilities extend far beyond what some people primarily use them for... tak...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Technology Class
Required
Event Details:

Take Great Photos with your Smartphone – The quality of smartphone cameras is improving rapidly. Their capabilities extend far beyond what some people primarily use them for... taking selfies.

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Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Community
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. The progr...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome.

A chess board sits in the center frame with a hand on a black bishop

Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Community
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. The progr...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome.

A chess board sits in the center frame with a hand on a black bishop

Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Community
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. The progr...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome.

A chess board sits in the center frame with a hand on a black bishop

Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Community
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. The progr...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome.

A chess board sits in the center frame with a hand on a black bishop

Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Community
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. The progr...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome.

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Family Block Party

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Children, All Ages, Community
Event Details:

Beat the heat! Join us for giant lawn games, music, and more inside our air-conditioned building. Registration requested but not required

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, All Ages, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Required
Event Details:

Beat the heat! Join us for giant lawn games, music, and more inside our air-conditioned building.

Registration requested but not required