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, January 16, 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. 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 16 2026 Fri Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am 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 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Monthly Movie: Alita: Battle Angel Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Teens This month we will be watching “Alita: Battle Angel” a post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie that follows a resurrected teen cyborg with amnesia as she learns to navigate the harsh world of Scrapyard. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Monthly Movie: Alita: Battle Angel 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Film Event Details: This month we will be watching “Alita: Battle Angel” a post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie that follows a resurrected teen cyborg with amnesia as she learns to navigate the harsh world of Scrapyard.
This event is in the "School Age" group Northern Lights Art Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: School Age Create a beautiful aurora borealis using chalk pastels. This program is for ages 7-12. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes to secure their spot. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Northern Lights Art 2:30pm–3:30pm School Age Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a beautiful aurora borealis using chalk pastels. This program is for ages 7-12. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes to secure their spot.
This event is in the "Adults" group FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Elizabeth from the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services will be at the library in Meeting Room 5 from 10:30 - 11:30am providing free pop-up Naloxone training. This is a drop in style training that takes less than 10 minutes! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training 10:30am–11:30am Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Elizabeth from the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services will be at the library in Meeting Room 5 from 10:30 - 11:30am providing free pop-up Naloxone training. This is a drop in style training that takes less than 10 minutes!
This event is in the "Adults" group Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz Tuesday, January 20, 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 20 2026 Tue Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz 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 "Teens" group Manga Club Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Teens Do you love manga? Join the manga club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime and meet like-minded folks. Attendees will get to check out any new manga additions before anyone else! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Manga Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Do you love manga? Join the manga club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime and meet like-minded folks. Attendees will get to check out any new manga additions before anyone else!
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, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) 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. 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 This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Wiggle Worms Wednesday, January 21, 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 21 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 21, 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 21 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 Yarn Darlings Wednesday, January 21, 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. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty we can help you. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Yarn Darlings 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty we can help you.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Girls Inc Teen Circle Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School Pull up a chair for this month’s teen circle with Girls Inc. Youth grades 7-12 are invited to come talk about speaking up for what matters, managing money, and building valuable life skills. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Girls Inc Teen Circle 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Middle School, High School Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Pull up a chair for this month’s teen circle with Girls Inc. Youth grades 7-12 are invited to come talk about speaking up for what matters, managing money, and building valuable life skills.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Storytime Stars Wednesday, January 21, 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 21 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 "Children" group Kinder Garden Learning Center Bookmobile Visit Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Bookmobile Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Kinder Garden Learning Center Bookmobile Visit 10:00am–11:00am Children Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
This event is in the "Teens" group Make Your Own Sock Monkey Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Head to the teen room to make your own sock money using socks, stuffing and crafting supplies. This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Make Your Own Sock Monkey 4:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Head to the teen room to make your own sock money using socks, stuffing and crafting supplies. This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No 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 Glove Monster Craft Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Create a cute fuzzy wuzzy monster at this fun event. Participants will use a glove, stuffing, needle, thread, and glue to create a joyful cozy craft. 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 22 2026 Thu Glove Monster Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a cute fuzzy wuzzy monster at this fun event. Participants will use a glove, stuffing, needle, thread, and glue to create a joyful cozy craft.
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 23, 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 23 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 23, 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 23 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 "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 Hydroponic How To Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Food/Cooking, Nature/Wildlife Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?Or questions about the plants in the hydroponic garden?Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden. 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 This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Hydroponic How To 11:00am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Entrance Hallway Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Food/Cooking, Nature/Wildlife Registration Required Event Details: Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?Or questions about the plants in the hydroponic garden?Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.
This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Community" group A History of Huskies Hoops: Legacy of Greatness Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Games, History & Genealogy Age Group: High School, Adults, Community Celebrate the history and greatness of the UConn basketball teams with this fun, lively and enlightening presentation hosted by award-winning sportswriter and author Marty Gitlin. Take a journey from the beginning of the men's and women's pro Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Community" group Jan 24 2026 Sat A History of Huskies Hoops: Legacy of Greatness 1:00pm–2:00pm High School, Adults, Community Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: High School, Adults, Community Program Type: Author Talk, Games, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the history and greatness of the UConn basketball teams with this fun, lively and enlightening presentation hosted by award-winning sportswriter and author Marty Gitlin. Take a journey from the beginning of the men's and women's pro
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 Saturday Family Flick: Elio Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) We can't wait to see you here! Stop by for a showing of Elio (PG) with the whole family. Please bring any items the family needs to make your viewing experience cozy. Snacks are not allowed in our Storytime Room. 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 This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Saturday Family Flick: Elio 2:00pm–3:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Film Registration Required Event Details: We can't wait to see you here! Stop by for a showing of Elio (PG) with the whole family. Please bring any items the family needs to make your viewing experience cozy. Snacks are not allowed in our Storytime Room.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Once Upon A Sign Storytime Monday, January 26, 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 Learn American Sign Language at this revolving storytime built for birth-5. Miss Holly will teach signs for animals, shapes, colors, and more throughout our story and songs. 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 26 2026 Mon Once Upon A Sign Storytime 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: Learn American Sign Language at this revolving storytime built for birth-5. Miss Holly will teach signs for animals, shapes, colors, and more throughout our story and songs. 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 26, 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 26 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 Matinee Monday : Fruitvale Station (2013) Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Adults Drama centered on the tragic shooting of Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old Bay Area father who was gunned down by a BART subway officer on New Year's Day in 2009, and whose murder shocked the nation after being captured on camera by his fellow passengers Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Matinee Monday : Fruitvale Station (2013) 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Film Registration Required Event Details: Drama centered on the tragic shooting of Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old Bay Area father who was gunned down by a BART subway officer on New Year's Day in 2009, and whose murder shocked the nation after being captured on camera by his fellow passengers
This event is in the "Adults" group Life Hacks: The Let Them Theory Book Discussion Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This bestselling book offers readers a new perspective on decision-making, boundaries, and personal growth, along with practical tools and real-world advice. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Life Hacks: The Let Them Theory Book Discussion 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This bestselling book offers readers a new perspective on decision-making, boundaries, and personal growth, along with practical tools and real-world advice.