This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Monthly Craft Night - Impressionist Koi Fish Finger Painting Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Adults Join us as we paint an impressionist koi fish using only a few colors and your fingers!All supplies are provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Adult Monthly Craft Night - Impressionist Koi Fish Finger Painting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we paint an impressionist koi fish using only a few colors and your fingers!All supplies are provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Sensory Family Flick: Bad Guys 2 Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Children Come as you are to our sensory friendly showing of The Bad Guys 2 (PG). We will lower the sound, have the subtitles on and keep the lights on. Fidget toys will be available and everyone is welcome to walk, dance, and sing. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Sensory Family Flick: Bad Guys 2 6:00pm–7:30pm Children Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Film Registration Required Event Details: Come as you are to our sensory friendly showing of The Bad Guys 2 (PG). We will lower the sound, have the subtitles on and keep the lights on. Fidget toys will be available and everyone is welcome to walk, dance, and sing.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Join us for our bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success. 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 Feb 6 2026 Fri Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.
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.
This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group History of the Blues 101 Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: History & Genealogy, Music Age Group: High School, Adults Discover the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present. The roots of rock and roll, jazz and even hip hop can be traced to this important form. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat History of the Blues 101 2:00pm–3:00pm High School, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: High School, Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Music Registration Required Event Details: Discover the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present. The roots of rock and roll, jazz and even hip hop can be traced to this important form.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Little Adventurer's Storytime: Hearts Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Join Miss Holly for a storytime adventure! This session we will be exploring books, music, and more revolving around Hearts. Stay after for Busy Bees 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 Feb 9 2026 Mon Little Adventurer's Storytime: Hearts 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Holly for a storytime adventure! This session we will be exploring books, music, and more revolving around Hearts. Stay after for Busy Bees Playtime.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Busy Bees Playtime Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Department at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Busy Bees Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Topics: Tech Phrases You Need to Know Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults In this session, you will learn some basic and necessary tech terms for everyday people.At the end of this session, you will better understand common tech terms that can make navigating the digital world easier! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Tech Topics: Tech Phrases You Need to Know 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: In this session, you will learn some basic and necessary tech terms for everyday people.At the end of this session, you will better understand common tech terms that can make navigating the digital world easier!
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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Life 101: Taxes 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Messy Makers: Marble Painting Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with marbles. We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy. For kids ages 2-5. Registration required. 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Messy Makers: Marble Painting 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with marbles. We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy. For kids ages 2-5. 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue DIY Pencil Holder 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Pajama Jams Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age Join us for a special musical storytime with Miss Holly! Children will get the chance to sing, dance, and play with some musical instruments during a fun filled storytime. Participants are welcome to wear their comfy pajamas to rock out in. 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Pajama Jams 6:00pm–6:30pm Children, Preschool, School Age Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special musical storytime with Miss Holly! Children will get the chance to sing, dance, and play with some musical instruments during a fun filled storytime. Participants are welcome to wear their comfy pajamas to rock out in.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Wiggle Worms Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3.This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more.Stay after storytime is over for playtime. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Wiggle Worms 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3.This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more.Stay after storytime is over for playtime. Registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Busy Bees Playtime Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Department at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Busy Bees Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required.
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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Mini Paper Rose Bouquet 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens (Ages 8-12) 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 "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Tinker Time: Paper Circuit Valentines Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Come try your hand at a different hands-on building challenge each week with Miss Melissa. Sometimes we'll be hi-tech, sometimes lo-tech but it will always be a fun time filled with exploration and creativity. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Tinker Time: Paper Circuit Valentines 6:00pm–7:15pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Come try your hand at a different hands-on building challenge each week with Miss Melissa. Sometimes we'll be hi-tech, sometimes lo-tech but it will always be a fun time filled with exploration and creativity.
This event is in the "Adults" group What's Next? Book Club Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed What's Next? Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen
This event is in the "Children" group Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off All Day Children's Department at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children Drop-off your stuffed animal friend at the library and come back Saturday morning to see what they've been up to! Enjoy a storytime and activity with your stuffed animal when you arrive on Saturday, February 14th. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off All Day Children Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Drop-off your stuffed animal friend at the library and come back Saturday morning to see what they've been up to! Enjoy a storytime and activity with your stuffed animal when you arrive on Saturday, February 14th.
This event is in the "Adults" group Practice English Conversation Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Bilingual Age Group: Adults Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment!*Some knowledge of English is recommended.*¡Únete a nosotros para practicar inglés en un ambiente divertido y cómodo! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Practice English Conversation 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Bilingual Registration Required Event Details: Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment!*Some knowledge of English is recommended.*¡Únete a nosotros para practicar inglés en un ambiente divertido y cómodo!
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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Crafty Critters: Stress Balls 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens 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 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Mini Vintage Frames Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Rockin' Readers Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool A story time for little musicians! Each story time we'll rotate through a new instrument or song prop- bells & tambourines, rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, scarves and more. 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 Feb 13 2026 Fri Rockin' Readers 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: A story time for little musicians! Each story time we'll rotate through a new instrument or song prop- bells & tambourines, rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, scarves and more.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Busy Bees Playtime Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Department at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Busy Bees Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required.