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Watering Can Decor Workshop Saturday April 25 1-2:00 PM

Watering Can Decor Workshop

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Paint and assemble your own spring watering can decor with Erin of Mommy's "Board" Silly.

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

Paint and assemble your own spring watering can decor with Erin of Mommy's "Board" Silly.

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

Galaxy Art

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Create your own galaxy using chalk pastels and your imagination. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. 

Open
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own galaxy using chalk pastels and your imagination. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros | Day of the Child/Day of the Book

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Department at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Holiday, Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros at the Meriden Public Library! This event is a celebration of stories, imaginative play and activities children love. Join us for games, crafts, giveaways, and more.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros at the Meriden Public Library! This event is a celebration of stories, imaginative play and activities children love. Join us for games, crafts, giveaways, and more.

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
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Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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 "Adults" group
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Adult Monthly Craft Night:Flower Ribbon Crown

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate nature blooming by making your very own flower ribbon crown!

All supplies will be provided.

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

Celebrate nature blooming by making your very own flower ribbon crown!

All supplies will be provided.

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
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Salt Paint Flowers

Wednesday, May 6, 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)

Spring is in the air! So let's celebrate by making colorful salt paint flowers using glue, salt and watercolor paints.

Registration required. For kids ages 5-11. Dress for a mess. 

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is in the air! So let's celebrate by making colorful salt paint flowers using glue, salt and watercolor paints.

Registration required. For kids ages 5-11. Dress for a mess. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Pom Pom Otters

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Head to the teen room for this otter-ly adorable craft.

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

Head to the teen room for this otter-ly adorable craft.

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
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Clay Snake Painting Craft

Thursday, May 7, 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)

Have hiss-terical good time painting with us! Will your snake be a silly, scaly, or a sweet slither? Participants will use acrylic paint to paint a clay snake. Come dressed for a mess! 

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have hiss-terical good time painting with us! Will your snake be a silly, scaly, or a sweet slither? Participants will use acrylic paint to paint a clay snake. Come dressed for a mess! 

This event is in the "Children" group
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Drop-In Confetti Bookmark Craft

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Create with more confetti and less regretti at this drop-in craft. Participants will use clear cellophane, confetti, tape, and ribbon to create a bookmark that sparkles just like them!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create with more confetti and less regretti at this drop-in craft. Participants will use clear cellophane, confetti, tape, and ribbon to create a bookmark that sparkles just like them!

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
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Felt Pop Tart Craft

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Create a toasty little felt pastry with us! Participants will learn basic sewing skills to create a one of a kind pastry using felt, needle, thread, and stuffing. This program is best suited for children 7-years-old and older. 

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

Create a toasty little felt pastry with us! Participants will learn basic sewing skills to create a one of a kind pastry using felt, needle, thread, and stuffing. This program is best suited for children 7-years-old and older. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Crafty Critters: Paper Pulp Painting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Learn how to recycle old paper into pulp for these wonderfully textured paintings. 

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

Learn how to recycle old paper into pulp for these wonderfully textured paintings. 

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
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Marbled Bookmarks

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Design a unique marbled bookmark using foam paint. Dress for a mess. Kids of all ages are welcome. Registration required.

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

Design a unique marbled bookmark using foam paint. Dress for a mess. Kids of all ages are welcome. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group
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Family Craft Night: Grand Gardens!

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Department at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Learn about unbeleafable plant facts and create an upcycled garden with us! Participants will plant seeds and decorate the containers while learning about how seedlings grow at this STEAM based program.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about unbeleafable plant facts and create an upcycled garden with us! Participants will plant seeds and decorate the containers while learning about how seedlings grow at this STEAM based program.

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

Growing Together with Meriden Early Start

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Growing Together is a fun and interactive parent and child workshop led by Meriden Early Start’s Parent Ambassadors. Families will enjoy hands-on activities that build meaningful connections, and support early learning.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Growing Together is a fun and interactive parent and child workshop led by Meriden Early Start’s Parent Ambassadors. Families will enjoy hands-on activities that build meaningful connections, and support early learning.

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
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Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

DIY Glowing Moon Rocks

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Create your own interstellar rock to light up your room at night.

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

Create your own interstellar rock to light up your room at night.

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
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Star Wands

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Create a star wand for the Memorial Day holiday or just for a fun whimsical touch. Kids of all ages are welcome. Registration required. 

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

Create a star wand for the Memorial Day holiday or just for a fun whimsical touch. Kids of all ages are welcome. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
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Tween Art Club

Thursday, May 21, 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 creating mosaics out of paper pieces.

Open
Registration Required
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 creating mosaics out of paper pieces.

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
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STEAM Fairy Greenhouses

Thursday, May 21, 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)

Learn about unbeleafable plant facts and create an upcycled garden with us! Participants will plant seeds and decorate the containers while learning about how seedlings grow at this STEAM based program.

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about unbeleafable plant facts and create an upcycled garden with us! Participants will plant seeds and decorate the containers while learning about how seedlings grow at this STEAM based program.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Teen Art Club: Paper Mosaics

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Join this month's teen art club to make a paper mosaic! Create a landscape using tissue paper, glue and layering techniques.

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

Join this month's teen art club to make a paper mosaic! Create a landscape using tissue paper, glue and layering techniques.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Mint Container Dioramas

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Create your own diorama in a tine box! Make your own room, library or other secret room during this craft.

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

Create your own diorama in a tine box! Make your own room, library or other secret room during this craft.

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
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Tissue Paper Lanterns

Thursday, May 28, 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)

Light up the night with a lantern you create at this event! Participants will use mod podge and tissue paper to decorate a plastic container. Come dressed for a mess! 

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:

Light up the night with a lantern you create at this event! Participants will use mod podge and tissue paper to decorate a plastic container. Come dressed for a mess! 

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
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Drop-In Paper Squish Craft

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Learn how to make paper huggable at this drop-in event! Participants will get to color and cutout their paper pieces and then assemble it into a fun squish using clear boxing tape and stuffing.

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:

Learn how to make paper huggable at this drop-in event! Participants will get to color and cutout their paper pieces and then assemble it into a fun squish using clear boxing tape and stuffing.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
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Calm Coloring for Teens

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Take a break from the end of the school year stress with relaxing music and coloring in the teen room. 

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

Take a break from the end of the school year stress with relaxing music and coloring in the teen room.