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Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup

Friday, December 5, 2025 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.

Open
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group

DIY Picture Frames

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Get ready for the gift giving season by making a DIY picture frame out of popsicle sticks, perler beads and more. 

This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

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

Get ready for the gift giving season by making a DIY picture frame out of popsicle sticks, perler beads and more. 

This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Community" group

Digital Media Lab Open House

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Community

The Digital Media Lab is now open! Join us for an open house to learn about all the amazing things you can create using our state of the art Digital Media Lab.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

The Digital Media Lab is now open! Join us for an open house to learn about all the amazing things you can create using our state of the art Digital Media Lab.

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: Snow

Monday, December 8, 2025 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 Snow. Stay after for Busy Bees Playtime. 

Open
Registration Required
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 Snow. 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, December 8, 2025 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. 

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: Staying Safe Shopping Online

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Tis the season when many people are opting to purchase items online.

Come to this session of Tech Topics to learn more about keeping you and your information safe from scams and fraud.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tis the season when many people are opting to purchase items online.

Come to this session of Tech Topics to learn more about keeping you and your information safe from scams and fraud.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Life 101: Finding Things To Do

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Bored and not sure where to go or what to do? Learn all about local hangouts, events and ideas for finding fun during the winter. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.

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

Bored and not sure where to go or what to do? Learn all about local hangouts, events and ideas for finding fun during the winter. 

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Pinecone Snails

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Choose your colored pinecone shell and antennae, then decorate a cute snail friend to keep you company! 

For kids ages 2-5 and a grown-up. Registration required. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Choose your colored pinecone shell and antennae, then decorate a cute snail friend to keep you company! 

For kids ages 2-5 and a grown-up. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Design Your Own Bag!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the teen room to create the perfect tote bag! We will be using fabric paint, stencils and other supplies to create your new favorite accessory. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. 

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

Come to the teen room to create the perfect tote bag! We will be using fabric paint, stencils and other supplies to create your new favorite accessory. 

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

Roll A Winter Character

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Grab some felt and dice and get ready to make the silliest yeti or gingerbread person you've ever seen! Children will use dice to determine how many eyes, arms, and accessories the character has before they assemble their creation.

Open
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, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab some felt and dice and get ready to make the silliest yeti or gingerbread person you've ever seen! Children will use dice to determine how many eyes, arms, and accessories the character has before they assemble their creation.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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 is Required for this event.

Open
Registration Required
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 is Required for this event.

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, December 10, 2025 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. 

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 "Community" group

Digital Media Lab Open House

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Community

The Digital Media Lab is now open! Join us for an open house to learn about all the amazing things you can create using our state of the art Digital Media Lab.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

The Digital Media Lab is now open! Join us for an open house to learn about all the amazing things you can create using our state of the art Digital Media Lab.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafty Critters: Jar Lid Magnets

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Bring your favorite photos or pick fun designs from magazines and damaged books to decorate your very own magnets. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.

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

Bring your favorite photos or pick fun designs from magazines and damaged books to decorate your very own magnets. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime Stars

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool

Come as you are and join Miss Melissa for a fun evening filled with stories, songs, dancing and puppets.

Stick around afterwards for a craft the whole family can enjoy.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come as you are and join Miss Melissa for a fun evening filled with stories, songs, dancing and puppets.

Stick around afterwards for a craft the whole family can enjoy.

This event is in the "Community" group

Augusta Curtis Concert Band Winter Concert

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Music
Age Group:
Community

The Augusta Curtis Concert Band will perform their winter concert at the MPL on Wednesday, December 10th.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Holiday, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Augusta Curtis Concert Band will perform their winter concert at the MPL on Wednesday, December 10th.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Wooden Gingerbread Houses for Teens

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Teens

Get your crafting skills warmed up for this festive competition. Make your wooden gingerbread house sweet, scary or something in-between. Your creations will be judged by a super-secret selection of librarians.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your crafting skills warmed up for this festive competition. Make your wooden gingerbread house sweet, scary or something in-between. Your creations will be judged by a super-secret selection of librarians.

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

Tween Art Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room 1 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 a winter scene using 3D paper diorama.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
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 a winter scene using 3D paper diorama.

Kiwanis Club 2nd Thursday Meeting with Guest Speaker

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This meeting will feature a presentation on best practices for Youth Protection for anyone working with youth or special needs adults. It is open to the public.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

This meeting will feature a presentation on best practices for Youth Protection for anyone working with youth or special needs adults. It is open to the public.

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

Wooden Gingerbread Houses for Kids

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Get your crafting skills warmed up for this festive competition. Make your wooden gingerbread house sweet, scary or something in-between. Take it home or leave it with us to decorate the project room. 

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

Get your crafting skills warmed up for this festive competition. Make your wooden gingerbread house sweet, scary or something in-between. Take it home or leave it with us to decorate the project room. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Adult Monthly Craft Night - Canning Lid Christmas Tree

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Adults

Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own stunning Canning Lid Holiday Tree.

All supplies, festive music, and hot cocoa will be provided.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own stunning Canning Lid Holiday Tree.

All supplies, festive music, and hot cocoa will be provided.

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, December 12, 2025 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.

Open
Registration Required
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, December 12, 2025 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. 

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 "Teens" group

Sleighing All the Way!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Film
Age Group:
Teens

Are you already dreading the cold weather? Warm up in the teen room with hot cocoa, a movie and a snowy craft. Cozy clothes required!

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
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Film
Event Details:

Are you already dreading the cold weather? Warm up in the teen room with hot cocoa, a movie and a snowy craft. Cozy clothes required!

This is a free, drop-in event for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.