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SCOW - Translation Services for the Spanish Speaking Community

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Holocaust Room at Meriden Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

They will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services. They will also provide assistance with online applications and...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Holocaust Room
Purpose of Meeting

They will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Community" group.

Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Community
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. The progr...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tabletop Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come play a couple rounds of your favorite board game and enjoy some snacks!

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Come play a couple rounds of your favorite board game and enjoy some snacks!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

What's Next Book Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

June Book: Lesson's in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. "Set in 1960s California, this blockbuster debut is the hilarious, idiosyncratic and uplifting story of a female scientist w...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

June Book: Lesson's in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cinema Classics

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join fellow film enthusiasts as we explore a diverse selection of timeless classics; our selections will include award winners and feature influential actors and directors. Wh...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film
Required
Event Details:

Join fellow film enthusiasts as we explore a diverse selection of timeless classics; our selections will include award winners and feature influential actors and directors.

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Crochet Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to make scarves, hats, coasters, and more! All supplies will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make scarves, hats, coasters, and more!

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual Event Calendar
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Register Here Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological th...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fun with Brush Lettering!

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Let’s create playful letters with a brush marker! Taught by calligrapher, Debby Reelitz, lettering with a brush is fun and challenging all at the same time. We will go through a se...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Let’s create playful letters with a brush marker! Taught by calligrapher, Debby Reelitz, lettering with a brush is fun and challenging all at the same time.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Movie Matinee

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Vote to pick which movie screens at the biweekly Teen Movie Matinee! Vote in person the day of and enjoy some snacks!

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film
Required
Event Details:

Vote to pick which movie screens at the biweekly Teen Movie Matinee!

Vote in person the day of and enjoy some snacks!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Matinee Monday : Jaws (1975)

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they're "gonna need a bigger boat...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film
Required
Event Details:

An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they're "gonna need a bigger boat" to battle the bloodthirsty beast.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fresh Start!

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought by playing our new Nintendo Switch Game, Fresh Start! Embark on a mission to clean up the world and restore nature.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought by playing our new Nintendo Switch Game, Fresh Start!

Embark on a mission to clean up the world and restore nature.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Topics: Email Basics 2

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This session is a continuation of last month's "Email Basics 1". During this workshop, the content includes sending emails, attaching files, deleting and moving emails, and organiz...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology Class
Required
Event Details:

This session is a continuation of last month's "Email Basics 1". During this workshop, the content includes sending emails, attaching files, deleting and moving emails, and organizing messages.

SCOW - Translation Services for the Spanish Speaking Community

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Holocaust Room at Meriden Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

They will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services. They will also provide assistance with online applications and...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Holocaust Room
Purpose of Meeting

They will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing. Registration is...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing.

Registration is required.

Juneteenth

All Day
Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile, Virtual Event Calendar

The Meriden Public Library is closed.

Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile, Virtual Event Calendar
Description:

The Meriden Public Library is closed.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Event Calendar
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Register Here Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presen...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Practice English Conversation

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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 inglés ...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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 hablando en inglés en un ambiente divertido y cómodo!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Keeping Kids Safe from Online Scams

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Michelle Bourdeau, Educational Foundation Director of the Better Business Bureau® Foundation of CT, will provide information on safeguarding minors from online scams. From ...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology Class
Required
Event Details:

Michelle Bourdeau, Educational Foundation Director of the Better Business Bureau® Foundation of CT, will provide information on safeguarding minors from online scams.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Recycled Paper Animal Portrait

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create an animal portrait out of recycled paper, books and magazines.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Create an animal portrait out of recycled paper, books and magazines.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Kick Off : Book Swap

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

We can't wait to see you here! Patrons of all ages are welcome to bring in books to swap with other patrons. While patrons are here, they are welcome to sign up for summer readi...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Event Details:

We can't wait to see you here! Patrons of all ages are welcome to bring in books to swap with other patrons.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Queer History Jeopardy

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Games, History & Genealogy, LGBTQ+
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Meriden Pride to celebrate Pride month by competing in Queer History Jeopardy! Learn about all things LGBTQIA+ and maybe win a prize!

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games, History & Genealogy, LGBTQ+
Required
Event Details:

Join Meriden Pride to celebrate Pride month by competing in Queer History Jeopardy!

Learn about all things LGBTQIA+ and maybe win a prize!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Creepy Upcycled Toy Planters

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create a creepy planter out of old dolls and other toys! This weird pot can be used as a decoration or to hold plants.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Nature/Wildlife
Required
Event Details:

Create a creepy planter out of old dolls and other toys!

This weird pot can be used as a decoration or to hold plants.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Sustainable Local Eats with ShopRite of Wallingford Registered Dietitian: Marisa McCoy MS, RD

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Learn about the wonderful local produce Connecticut offers at this kid centered program. Children will have the opportunity to create a healthy snack. This program is best su...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the wonderful local produce Connecticut offers at this kid centered program.

Children will have the opportunity to create a healthy snack.

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.

Nutmeg Newts Book Club

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for our all new monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level. This month we are reading The ...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us for our all new monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.