Event List

For several years, we have been offering Virtual Author Talks on an array of topics through the Library Speakers Consortium.

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Build a catapult out of Popsicle sticks, rubber bands and a spoon.

We will be testing your creations to see whose will launch a pom-pom the farthest for a small prize.

Using air dry clay, paint and other materials we will make a DIY Mimic to hold all of your table top dice!

Make your mimic as terrifying or cute as you want. 

Stop by the library for a special storytime with local educators as guest readers.

Each week will be a different reader from one of Meriden’s elementary schools.

From the late 1920s through the end of World War II, studios like MGM, Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, and RKO would dominate film production, not only in America but throughout the world.

Soar to new heights with this awesome science activity!

Kids will use pieces of pool noodle, craft foam, and scissors to create a great plane.

Come to the teen room to craft your own DIY fidget using Popsicle sticks, string and beads. 

Are you interested in the Golden Age of Hollywood? Have you always wanted to learn more about the life of legendary leading man, Marlon Brando?

Embrace your inner Yoda at this sensory friendly storytime.

Come as you are to hear stories from a real Jedi Master.

Fidget toys, headphones, and sunglasses will be available to Younglings attending this program.

Learn to focus you must at this program geared towards Padawans. Learn how to center yourself the way a real Jedi Master does through breathing and calming postures.

Calling all Younglings! Learn about the ways of the Force and how to wield a lightsaber from real Jedi Masters!

At the conclusion of the program, younglings are given the rank of Padawan!

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.

Join SIGNING Basics® for an American Sign Language storytime.

Kids will have fun learning ASL through activities and games during this interactive event.

This is an excellent event for all skill levels.

Join SIGNING Basics® for an unforgettable ASL Bingo event!

Learning various signs at this engaging game filled program.

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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.

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.

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.

Art never looked so plush.

Children will use pom poms, glue, and cardboard to create a small picture.

Templates will be available and children are welcome to create their own design.

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.

Join Miss Melissa for a fun-filled storytime with music, stories, movement and crafts.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome to join.

The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related.

Chat as you complete a craft!

Learn new techniques to build the best possible paper airplane. 

We will be testing your creations to see whose will fly the farthest and straightest!