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Kiwanis Club 2nd Thursday Meeting with Kathy Kogut, President of CT Christmas Tree Growers Assoc.

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Kiwanis Club of Meriden meeting with guest speaker. Open to the public

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Kiwanis Club of Meriden meeting with guest speaker. Open to the public

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CCALC - Portugal: A Photographer's Journey

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A photographic journey around Portugal, with stops in Lisbon, the Algarve, Sintra, Porto and the Douro Valley. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Travel & Culture
Event Details:

A photographic journey around Portugal, with stops in Lisbon, the Algarve, Sintra, Porto and the Douro Valley. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art of the Book

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Boring books be banished! Calligrapher Debby Reelitz will take us on a journey exploring creative art books, and then we will be making two book structures of our own. Let’s break ...

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

Boring books be banished! Calligrapher Debby Reelitz will take us on a journey exploring creative art books, and then we will be making two book structures of our own. Let’s break the rules about what books should look like!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Movie Matinee

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Enjoy some popcorn while watching The World Is Not Enough. In this James Bond adventure, 007 protects an oil heiress from a terrorist who can feel no pain, and assists a nu...

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

Enjoy some popcorn while watching The World Is Not Enough.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Topics: Getting the Most Out of Your Phone

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this session, you will understand the main differences between websites and apps, how to navigate and customize phone security settings, as well as tips to save memory and batte...

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

In this session, you will understand the main differences between websites and apps, how to navigate and customize phone security settings, as well as tips to save memory and battery life on your phone.

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, November 19, 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. ...

Required
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Graphic Godzilla

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join our discussion of Watership Down by James Sturm. This adaption stays true to the classic tale of survival, courage and friendship that has been told for more than 50 y...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join our discussion of Watership Down by James Sturm.

This adaption stays true to the classic tale of survival, courage and friendship that has been told for more than 50 years.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Flying Turkeys : Lego Catapults

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Help your turkey escape the farm before they become Thanksgiving dinner! Using Legos and rubber bands, build a catapult to help your turkey fly over the farmyard fence. For a...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Required
Event Details:

Help your turkey escape the farm before they become Thanksgiving dinner!

Using Legos and rubber bands, build a catapult to help your turkey fly over the farmyard fence.

For ages 7-11.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Practice English Conversation

Thursday, November 21, 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...

Required
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 "Teens" group.

Repurpose: Eraser Printmaking

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

Using printmaking techniques, teens will carve simple designs into pink erasers. Once finished, this can be used over and over again to make the same image.

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

Using printmaking techniques, teens will carve simple designs into pink erasers.

Once finished, this can be used over and over again to make the same image.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cinema Classics

Thursday, November 21, 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 "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.

Family Craft Night

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This months theme is Dinosaurs! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music. ...

Required
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
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This months theme is Dinosaurs!

Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Vent Session

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let your frustrations out over snacks and soda so you can start your weekend fresh!

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Required
Event Details:

Let your frustrations out over snacks and soda so you can start your weekend fresh!

Meriden Public Library Board of Trustees

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Film
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...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
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 "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Nutmeg Newts

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for our 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...

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

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Manga Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love manga? Join the manga club to talk about your favorites, watch anime, meet fellow enthusiasts and work on fun projects. You also get first pic...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Travel & Culture
Required
Event Details:

Do you love manga?

Join the manga club to talk about your favorites, watch anime, meet fellow enthusiasts and work on fun projects.

You also get first picks of this months new manga!

Thanksgiving Day

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

Drop-In STEAM Rubber Band Rocket Racers

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

3...2...1...Blast off into outer space with your very own rubber band rocket racer! Stop by to build your own rocket out of a craft tube and rubber band. The...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

3...2...1...Blast off into outer space with your very own rubber band rocket racer!

Stop by to build your own rocket out of a craft tube and rubber band. Then decorate it, and test it by letting it fly!

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

Drop-In DIY Snow Globe

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Lets get festive! Stop in to make your very own dry snow globe to celebrate the upcoming wintery season. Children will have the chance to fill a plastic s...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Required
Event Details:

Lets get festive!

Stop in to make your very own dry snow globe to celebrate the upcoming wintery season.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Movie Matinee

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

Enjoy some popcorn while watching Die Another Day. After being imprisoned and tortured for more than a year, James Bond teams up with an enigmatic spy named Jinx to take on...

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

Enjoy some popcorn while watching Die Another Day.

After being imprisoned and tortured for more than a year, James Bond teams up with an enigmatic spy named Jinx to take on a madman with a satellite-laser weapon.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, December 2, 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...

Required
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 "Adults" group.

Practice English Conversation

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, 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 inglés en un ambiente div...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Education
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 "Adults" group.

What's Next? Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson In 1936, tucked deep into the woods of Troublesome Creek, KY, lives blue-skinned 19-year-old Cussy Carter, the la...

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

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson