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, January 7, 2026 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 Jan 7 2026 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 "Preschool" group Storytime Stars Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Storytime Stars 6:00pm–6:45pm Preschool Upcoming 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 "Teens" group Rainbow Roundtable Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Civics & Community, LGBTQ+ Age Group: Teens The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related. This month we will be making pronoun buttons! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Rainbow Roundtable 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Civics & Community, LGBTQ+ 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. This month we will be making pronoun buttons!
Staff Event - Shower Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library View Details Jan 8 2026 Thu Staff Event - Shower 12:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
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 Pocket Pet Cozy Craft Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Make a cozy home for a pocket pet at this fun event. Participants will use a tiny tin, fabric, paper, glue, and other craft supplies to create the perfect pocket pet environment. Upcoming View Details 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Pocket Pet Cozy Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a cozy home for a pocket pet at this fun event. Participants will use a tiny tin, fabric, paper, glue, and other craft supplies to create the perfect pocket pet environment.
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, January 9, 2026 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Rockin' Readers 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming 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, January 9, 2026 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 Jan 9 2026 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 New Year, New Vision Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Excited for a new year and all its possibilities? Come to the teen room to create your 2026 vision board. Bring your goals, hopes and wishes for the year along with a few photos to add to your creation. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 9 2026 Fri New Year, New Vision 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Excited for a new year and all its possibilities? Come to the teen room to create your 2026 vision board. Bring your goals, hopes and wishes for the year along with a few photos to add to your creation.
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, January 12, 2026 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 Yetis. Stay after for Busy Bees Playtime. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Little Adventurer's Storytime: Snow 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming 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 Yetis. 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, January 12, 2026 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 Jan 12 2026 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: Digital Decluttering Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Start the new year off right by getting rid of excess digital clutter in your online accounts and on your phone! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Tech Topics: Digital Decluttering 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Start the new year off right by getting rid of excess digital clutter in your online accounts and on your phone!
This event is in the "Teens" group Life 101: Mock Interviews Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens So you really want to get a job so you can buy takis and iced tea? Come to the teen room for mock interviews so that you can ace your next interview. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Life 101: Mock Interviews 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: So you really want to get a job so you can buy takis and iced tea? Come to the teen room for mock interviews so that you can ace your next interview.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Messy Makers: Car Painting Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 cars. Aprons will be provided but please come dressed to get messy. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Messy Makers: Car Painting 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming 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 cars. Aprons will be provided but please come dressed to get messy.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Event Calendar Program Type: Author Talk Age Group: Adults Register Here View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group STEAM DIY Bouncy Balls Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Create a bouncy ball unique to you at this fun event. Participants will use scientific reaction to create a bouncy ball. Stick around to test out how far and how tall your bouncy ball can go. Upcoming View Details 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue STEAM DIY Bouncy Balls 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Create a bouncy ball unique to you at this fun event. Participants will use scientific reaction to create a bouncy ball. Stick around to test out how far and how tall your bouncy ball can go.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Wiggle Worms Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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 required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Wiggle Worms 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers Upcoming 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 required.
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, January 14, 2026 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 Jan 14 2026 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 "Teens" group 90's Night for Teens! Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Teens Talk to the hand, cause this night’s too rad to miss! Don’t be a scrub and head to the teen room for a night of music and themed crafts. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed 90's Night for Teens! 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Talk to the hand, cause this night’s too rad to miss! Don’t be a scrub and head to the teen room for a night of music and themed crafts.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Storytime Stars Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Storytime Stars 6:00pm–7:15pm Preschool Upcoming 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 What's Next? Book Club Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltA charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed What's Next? Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltA charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.
This event is in the "Adults" group Practice English Conversation Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Bilingual Age Group: Adults Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment!*Some knowledge of English is recommended.*¡Únete a nosotros para practicar inglés en un ambiente divertido y cómodo! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Practice English Conversation 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Bilingual Registration Required 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 inglés en un ambiente divertido y cómodo!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Art Club: Cartoon Yourself Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Head to the teen room to create a cartoon version of yourself for this month’s teen art club! We will cover exaggeration, line weight and more. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Teen Art Club: Cartoon Yourself 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Head to the teen room to create a cartoon version of yourself for this month’s teen art club! We will cover exaggeration, line weight and more.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Tween Art Club Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 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 fox paintings while playing with shadows. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Tween Art Club 5:00pm–5:45pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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: Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.This month we will be experimenting with creating fox paintings while playing with shadows.
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 Beaded Plant Craft Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Create a plants that never needs to be watered during this fun craft! Children will string beads on wire and arrange them in a miniature pot to create a plant like no other. Glue, foam, and small beads will be utilized at this event. Upcoming View Details 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Beaded Plant Craft 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a plants that never needs to be watered during this fun craft! Children will string beads on wire and arrange them in a miniature pot to create a plant like no other. Glue, foam, and small beads will be utilized at this event.