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, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 5 2025 Fri DIY Picture Frames 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Community" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Digital Media Lab Open House 10:00am–1:00pm Community 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Little Adventurer's Storytime: Snow 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 8 2025 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: 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Tech Topics: Staying Safe Shopping Online 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Life 101: Finding Things To Do 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Pinecone Snails 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Waitlist 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Design Your Own Bag! 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens 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 Register Now 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Roll A Winter Character 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Wiggle Worms 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers Open 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 10 2025 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Community" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Digital Media Lab Open House 4:00pm–7:00pm Community 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Crafty Critters: Jar Lid Magnets 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Storytime Stars 6:00pm–7:15pm Preschool Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Community" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Augusta Curtis Concert Band Winter Concert 6:00pm–8:00pm Community Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Wooden Gingerbread Houses for Teens 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Tween Art Club 5:00pm–5:45pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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. Dec 11 2025 Thu Kiwanis Club 2nd Thursday Meeting with Guest Speaker 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Wooden Gingerbread Houses for Kids 6:30pm–7:15pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Full 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Holiday Adult Monthly Craft Night - Canning Lid Christmas Tree 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Waitlist 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Rockin' Readers 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 12 2025 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.
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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Sleighing All the Way! 12:00pm–2:00pm Teens 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.