This event is in the "Adults" group. Classics Clique Discussion Monday, September 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptatio... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 30 2024 Mon Classics Clique Discussion 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.
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, October 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Games, Special Event, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Event Details: Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities. ... Open 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. Oct 1 2024 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 1+2+3 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Games, Special Event, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Babies & Toddlers 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. Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Wiggle Worms 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Community" group. A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with Scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Event Calendar Program Type: Author Talk Age Group: Adults, Community Event Details: Register Here Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats! For decades, scien... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with Scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Community Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Adults, Community Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register Here Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Family Storytime Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Event Details: Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more. This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.... Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Family Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more. This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in. A craft will follow after the end of storytime.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Instructional Chess Program Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Education, Games Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Please register here. An instructional chess program offered for an eight week summer session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all... Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Instructional Chess Program 6:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages Closed Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Education, Games Required Event Details: Please register here.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Practice English Conversation Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Bilingual Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended. ¡Únete a nosotros para practicar hablando en ing... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Practice English Conversation 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Bilingual Required Event Details: Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended.
This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. STEAM Stories Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Event Details: Join us monthly for science and art based stories and a fun STEAM related activity after. This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome t... Open Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu STEAM Stories 6:00pm - 7:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Required Event Details: Join us monthly for science and art based stories and a fun STEAM related activity after. This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome to join in. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Event Details: Join us for a weekly bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early lit... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup 10:00am - 12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join us for a weekly 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 "Adults" group. CCALC - The First 100 Years are the Hardest Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: A humorous and heartfelt look at the challenges, joys and enlightenment that come with aging. Can we slow down the hands of time to keep from aging? What do we do to maintain ou... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri CCALC - The First 100 Years are the Hardest 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, Health & Wellness Event Details: A humorous and heartfelt look at the challenges, joys and enlightenment that come with aging. Can we slow down the hands of time to keep from aging? What do we do to maintain our sense of purpose in the senior years?
This event is in the "School Age" group. Lego Block Party Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games Age Group: School Age Event Details: Imagination and creation combine at our Lego Block Party! Get creative and make something to put on display in the library all month long. For ages 6-11. Open Required This event is in the "School Age" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Lego Block Party 10:00am - 2:00pm School Age Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games Required Event Details: Imagination and creation combine at our Lego Block Party! Get creative and make something to put on display in the library all month long. For ages 6-11.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Inheritance by Kelley Moore - Book Signing Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event Age Group: Adults Event Details: INHERITANCE A new book by Kelley M. Moore has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. A Portrait of One Family’s Inheritance of Addiction and Recovery When Kelley’s... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Inheritance by Kelley Moore - Book Signing 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event Required Event Details: INHERITANCE A new book by Kelley M. Moore has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. A Portrait of One Family’s Inheritance of Addiction and Recovery
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Babies & Toddlers 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. Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Wiggle Worms 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Civics & Community, Other Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard! Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. Attend... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Civics & Community, Other Required Event Details: Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard! Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. Attendees will receive one hour of community service.
This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. DIY Flower Crown and Wand Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Event Details: Get yourself spooky season ready at this fun crafting event. Participants will have the chance to make their own flower crown and fairy wand. We can't wait to see what you cr... Open Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue DIY Flower Crown and Wand 6:00pm - 7:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Get yourself spooky season ready at this fun crafting event. Participants will have the chance to make their own flower crown and fairy wand.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Rainbow Roundtable Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: LGBTQ+ Age Group: Teens Event Details: The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that's LGBTQIA+ related. Come hang out in a welco... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Rainbow Roundtable 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: LGBTQ+ Required Event Details: The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that's LGBTQIA+ related. Come hang out in a welcoming environment with like-minded folks.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Read Around the World Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club, Travel & Culture Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join us to discuss The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, a powerful novel about the construction of the Panama Canal, casting light on the ... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Read Around the World 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Club, Travel & Culture Required Event Details: Join us to discuss The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, a powerful novel about the construction of the Panama Canal, casting light on the unsung people who lived, loved, and labored there.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Babies & Toddlers 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. Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Wiggle Worms 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - English Tea & Chocolate Pioneers Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Food/Cooking, History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Event Details: Kim will discuss the fun history of these pioneers who influenced tea and chocolate throughout the world. Tea and chocolate trivia and fun poetry will round out this unique even... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed CCALC - English Tea & Chocolate Pioneers 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, Food/Cooking, History & Genealogy Event Details: Kim will discuss the fun history of these pioneers who influenced tea and chocolate throughout the world. Tea and chocolate trivia and fun poetry will round out this unique event.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Family Storytime Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Event Details: Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more. This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.... Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Family Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more. This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in. A craft will follow after the end of storytime.
This event is in the "Adults" group. What's Next? Book Club Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict In December 1926, Agatha Christie goes missing. Investigators find her empty car on the edge of a deep, gloomy pond, the only c... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed What's Next? Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Event Calendar Program Type: Author Talk Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Register Here You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels in... Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register Here
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Art Club: Monochrome Art Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join librarian Paige to learn how to apply color in your art. This session focuses on using your favorite color in a monochrome painting. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Teen Art Club: Monochrome Art 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Join librarian Paige to learn how to apply color in your art. This session focuses on using your favorite color in a monochrome painting.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Pajama Jams Storytime Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Event Details: Join us for a special musical storytime with Miss Holly! Children will get the chance to sing, dance, and play with some musical instruments during a fun filled storytime. Pa... Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Pajama Jams Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join us for a special musical storytime with Miss Holly! Children will get the chance to sing, dance, and play with some musical instruments during a fun filled storytime.