This event is in the "Adults" group Winter Ornaments Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday Age Group: Adults Paint and assemble your own set of 3D wood ornaments—snowman, mittens, and hot cocoa!Customize with your choice of paint colors, then glue the layers to create gift-worthy, tree-ready winter decor. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Winter Ornaments 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Full Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday Registration Required Event Details: Paint and assemble your own set of 3D wood ornaments—snowman, mittens, and hot cocoa!Customize with your choice of paint colors, then glue the layers to create gift-worthy, tree-ready winter decor.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Ping Pong Lanterns Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, School Age Create a colorful mini lantern for yourself or someone else as a gift. For kids ages 6-12. Registration required. Participants must arrive in the first 15 minutes to secure their spot. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Ping Pong Lanterns 2:30pm–3:30pm Children, School Age Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a colorful mini lantern for yourself or someone else as a gift. For kids ages 6-12. Registration required. Participants must arrive in the first 15 minutes to secure their spot.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Once Upon A Sign Storytime Monday, December 15, 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 Learn American Sign Language at this revolving storytime built for birth-5. Miss Holly will teach signs for animals, shapes, colors, and more throughout our story and songs. 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 15 2025 Mon Once Upon A Sign Storytime 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: Learn American Sign Language at this revolving storytime built for birth-5. Miss Holly will teach signs for animals, shapes, colors, and more throughout our story and songs. 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 15, 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 15 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 Jane Austen: Book Discussion Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Education Age Group: Adults Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Jane Austen: Book Discussion 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Education Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!
Meriden Library Board of Trustees Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Dec 15 2025 Mon Meriden Library Board of Trustees 4:30pm–5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Messy Makers: Yarn Painting Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with yarn. Aprons will be provided but please come dressed to get messy. 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 16 2025 Tue Messy Makers: Yarn Painting 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with yarn. Aprons will be provided but please come dressed to get messy.
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 Sensory Playtime Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) 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 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 This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) 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 Jane Austen: Movie Night Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Education, Film Age Group: Adults Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Jane Austen: Movie Night 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Education, Film Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Wiggle Worms Wednesday, December 17, 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 17 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 17, 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 17 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 "Adults" group Jane Austen: Trivia Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Education, Games Age Group: Adults Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Jane Austen: Trivia 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Education, Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!
This event is in the "Teens" group Yarn Darlings Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty we can help you. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Yarn Darlings 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty we can help you.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Girls Inc Teen Circle Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School Pull up a chair for this month’s teen circle with Girls Inc. Youth grades 7-12 are invited to come talk about speaking up for what matters, managing money, and building valuable life skills. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Girls Inc Teen Circle 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Middle School, High School Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Pull up a chair for this month’s teen circle with Girls Inc. Youth grades 7-12 are invited to come talk about speaking up for what matters, managing money, and building valuable life skills.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Storytime Stars Wednesday, December 17, 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 17 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 "Adults" group Booktok Bookclub Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Join us for BookTok Book Club, where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram.Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Booktok Bookclub 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join us for BookTok Book Club, where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram.Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Art Club: Color Theory Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Come to this month’s teen art club to learn all about the color wheel and color theory. We will be focusing on how to mix colors out of primary colors. 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 18 2025 Thu Teen Art Club: Color Theory 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Come to this month’s teen art club to learn all about the color wheel and color theory. We will be focusing on how to mix colors out of primary colors. This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Adults" group Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Do you struggle with using computers – such as with typing, operating a computer mouse, using an application such as Microsoft Word, saving a file, navigating a web browser to search online, and/or creating an email account? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Do you struggle with using computers – such as with typing, operating a computer mouse, using an application such as Microsoft Word, saving a file, navigating a web browser to search online, and/or creating an email account?
This event is in the "Children" group Family Craft Night: Holiday Magic! Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Department at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This month's theme is Holiday Magic! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Family Craft Night: Holiday Magic! 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This month's theme is Holiday Magic! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.
This event is in the "Adults" group Recording and Editing Podcasts Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Digital Media Lab at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Come to the Digital Media Lab to learn the basics of recording and editing an audio podcast! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Recording and Editing Podcasts 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Digital Media Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Come to the Digital Media Lab to learn the basics of recording and editing an audio podcast!
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 19, 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 19 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 Kit Kat Taste Test Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Food/Cooking Age Group: Teens How much do you love free candy? Enough to blind test mystery flavors? Come to the teen room if you think your taste buds can handle it. This is a free, drop-in program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Kit Kat Taste Test 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food/Cooking Event Details: How much do you love free candy? Enough to blind test mystery flavors? Come to the teen room if you think your taste buds can handle it. This is a free, drop-in program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Children" group Joy Blooms Winter Fun Concert Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Music Age Group: Children Why does everyone like Frosty the Snowman so much? Because he's so cool! Joy Blooms brings a program of music and movement for children and their families, to celebrate the Winter Season! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Joy Blooms Winter Fun Concert 3:00pm–4:00pm Children Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Music Registration Required Event Details: Why does everyone like Frosty the Snowman so much? Because he's so cool! Joy Blooms brings a program of music and movement for children and their families, to celebrate the Winter Season!
This event is in the "Teens" group New Music Mondays Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Music Age Group: Teens Come listen to December’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 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 22 2025 Mon New Music Mondays 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Music Event Details: Come listen to December’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.