This event is in the "Teens" group STEM Paper Walking Horse Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Teens Are you up to the challenge? Using paper, trial and error, and small adjustments you will create a walking paper horse!This is a program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 9 2026 Thu STEM Paper Walking Horse 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Are you up to the challenge? Using paper, trial and error, and small adjustments you will create a walking paper horse!This is a program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
VITA Free Tax Assistance Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.This program offers: View Details Apr 9 2026 Thu VITA Free Tax Assistance 5:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance Event Details: The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.This program offers:
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 Daffodil Suncatchers Thursday, April 9, 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) Celebrate spring by making a daffodil suncatcher. Make one to brighten up your home and another to help decorate the bookmobile for the Daffodil Festival.Registration required. Open to families and children of all ages. Open Register Now 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 Apr 9 2026 Thu Daffodil Suncatchers 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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: Celebrate spring by making a daffodil suncatcher. Make one to brighten up your home and another to help decorate the bookmobile for the Daffodil Festival.Registration required. Open to families and children of all ages.
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, April 10, 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. 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 Apr 10 2026 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.
VITA Free Tax Assistance Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.This program offers: View Details Apr 11 2026 Sat VITA Free Tax Assistance 10:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance Event Details: The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.This program offers:
This event is in the "Teens" group Soda Shop Sock Hop Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Film, Music, Special Event Age Group: Teens Head to the teen room for our latest themed day! Enjoy a variety of sodas, music and “drive-in” movie. Make sure to wear your best 1950’s outfit. This program is for teens ages 12-18 in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Soda Shop Sock Hop 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Film, Music, Special Event Event Details: Head to the teen room for our latest themed day! Enjoy a variety of sodas, music and “drive-in” movie. Make sure to wear your best 1950’s outfit. This program is for teens ages 12-18 in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group STEAM Seed Bomb Launcher Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Courtyard at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Launch your gardening game to new heights with a DIY seed bomb launcher.Create seed bombs and build your launcher at this fun science event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Apr 13 2026 Mon STEAM Seed Bomb Launcher 11:00am–11:45am School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Courtyard Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Launch your gardening game to new heights with a DIY seed bomb launcher.Create seed bombs and build your launcher at this fun science event.
This event is in the "Adults" group American Job Center Tabling Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Adults American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,300 AJCs, funded by the U.S. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon American Job Center Tabling 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,300 AJCs, funded by the U.S.
This event is in the "Adults" group CCALC - My Life in the Arts Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Age Group: Adults Mr. Sanders will discuss his history in the entertainment business, having performed in venues world-wide for over 30 years. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon CCALC - My Life in the Arts 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Event Details: Mr. Sanders will discuss his history in the entertainment business, having performed in venues world-wide for over 30 years.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Topics: Digital Decluttering Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Join us for a digital Spring cleaning session where we will get rid of excess digital clutter in your online accounts and on your phone! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Tech Topics: Digital Decluttering 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a digital Spring cleaning session where we will get rid of excess digital clutter in your online accounts and on your phone!
This event is in the "Adults" group Holocaust Remembrance Day Event Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Special Event Age Group: Adults Join us as we honor and remember all of the people that perished during the Holocaust and other genocides. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Holocaust Remembrance Day Event 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we honor and remember all of the people that perished during the Holocaust and other genocides.
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 DIY Terrarium Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Courtyard at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Nature/Wildlife Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Build a tiny terrarium with us!Create the perfect place for a plant to live on your window sill.Add dirt, shiny stones, and a tiny animal to guard your plant while it grows. 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue DIY Terrarium 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Courtyard Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Nature/Wildlife Registration Required Event Details: Build a tiny terrarium with us!Create the perfect place for a plant to live on your window sill.Add dirt, shiny stones, and a tiny animal to guard your plant while it grows.
VITA Free Tax Assistance Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.This program offers: View Details Apr 14 2026 Tue VITA Free Tax Assistance 5:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance Event Details: The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.This program offers:
This event is in the "Adults" group On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Event Calendar Program Type: Author Talk Age Group: Adults Register Here View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register Here
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Bouncing Bunnies Spring Storytime Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Bouncing bunnies, it's springtime!Celebrate spring arriving with special songs, dancing, stories, and more all revolving around bouncing bunnies. 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Bouncing Bunnies Spring Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Bouncing bunnies, it's springtime!Celebrate spring arriving with special songs, dancing, stories, and more all revolving around bouncing bunnies.
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, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am 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 program. 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Busy Bees Playtime 11:00am–11:30am 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 program. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group CCALC - When the Connecticut River Decided the Revolution Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Age Group: Adults We know the Connecticut River divides Red Sox and Yankees fans, but did you know it also determined Connecticut's revolutionary outlook? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed CCALC - When the Connecticut River Decided the Revolution 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Event Details: We know the Connecticut River divides Red Sox and Yankees fans, but did you know it also determined Connecticut's revolutionary outlook?
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Giant Beaded Pool Noodle Flower Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) You'll go daisy crazy at this fun event!Sting pool noodle pieces together to create a giant daisy.This program is for children ages 7 through 11 and registration is required for this event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Giant Beaded Pool Noodle Flower 2:00pm–3:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: You'll go daisy crazy at this fun event!Sting pool noodle pieces together to create a giant daisy.This program is for children ages 7 through 11 and registration is required for this event.
This event is in the "Teens" group World Art Day: Community Drawing Drop-In Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:45pm Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Celebrate World Art Day by adding to an art piece set up in the teen room. The finished art will be put on display in the teen room. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed World Art Day: Community Drawing Drop-In 2:00pm–6:45pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate World Art Day by adding to an art piece set up in the teen room. The finished art will be put on display in the teen room. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Yarn Darlings Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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 or work on your own project. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty, we can help you! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Yarn Darlings 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills or work on your own project. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty, we can help you!
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 Draw Your Own Pokemon Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Join professional cartoonist Bill Hernandez to learn to draw your very own pokemon. Will it be a water type, grass type or fire type? You decide! 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Draw Your Own Pokemon 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join professional cartoonist Bill Hernandez to learn to draw your very own pokemon. Will it be a water type, grass type or fire type? You decide!
This event is in the "Adults" group CCALC - Book Discussion II : The River is Waiting, by Wally Lamb Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Age Group: Adults This heart-breaking novel follows the grueling path of a man whose addiction leads to the accidental death of his two year old son. He is incarcerated for three years with all of the cruelty and amends that prison brings. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu CCALC - Book Discussion II : The River is Waiting, by Wally Lamb 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Event Details: This heart-breaking novel follows the grueling path of a man whose addiction leads to the accidental death of his two year old son. He is incarcerated for three years with all of the cruelty and amends that prison brings.
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 Drop-In Friendship Bracelets Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Calling all Swifties!Stop by the library to listen to Taylor Swift music while making friendship bracelets worthy of the eras tour.This program is intended for children ages 7 through 11 with siblings welcome. 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Drop-In Friendship Bracelets 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music Registration Required Event Details: Calling all Swifties!Stop by the library to listen to Taylor Swift music while making friendship bracelets worthy of the eras tour.This program is intended for children ages 7 through 11 with siblings welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Art Club: Disco Ball Painting Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Get into the creative groove and make your own dazzling disco ball using paint markers!This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Teen Art Club: Disco Ball Painting 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Get into the creative groove and make your own dazzling disco ball using paint markers!This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.