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Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup

Friday, February 6, 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
Registration Required
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 "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

History of the Blues 101

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Music
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Discover the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present. The roots of rock and roll, jazz and even hip hop can be traced to this important form.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present. The roots of rock and roll, jazz and even hip hop can be traced to this important form.

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: Hearts

Monday, February 9, 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 Hearts. Stay after for Busy Bees Playtime. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 Hearts. 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, February 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. 

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

Life 101: Taxes

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

We learned what taxes were in September and this month we will be doing a refresher in addition to learning how to file your taxes. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

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

We learned what taxes were in September and this month we will be doing a refresher in addition to learning how to file your taxes. 

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Messy Makers: Marble Painting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with marbles. We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy. For kids ages 2-5. Registration required. 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with marbles. We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy. For kids ages 2-5. Registration required. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Pencil Holder

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Head on in to the teen room to create a pencil holder using jars, clay, yarn and more! Keep your desk uncluttered with your beautiful creation.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Head on in to the teen room to create a pencil holder using jars, clay, yarn and more! Keep your desk uncluttered with your beautiful creation.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Pajama Jams

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age

Join us for a special musical storytime with Miss Holly! Children will get the chance to sing, dance, and play with some musical instruments during a fun filled storytime. Participants are welcome to wear their comfy pajamas to rock out in.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special musical storytime with Miss Holly! Children will get the chance to sing, dance, and play with some musical instruments during a fun filled storytime. Participants are welcome to wear their comfy pajamas to rock out in.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, February 11, 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
Registration Required
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, February 11, 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. 

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 "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Mini Paper Rose Bouquet

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Did you forget it’s Valentine’s Day this weekend? Oh no! Head to the teen room to make a super cute paper rose bouquet that is sure to woo your crush or keep your relationship relationshipping. 

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

Did you forget it’s Valentine’s Day this weekend? Oh no! Head to the teen room to make a super cute paper rose bouquet that is sure to woo your crush or keep your relationship relationshipping. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime Stars

Wednesday, February 11, 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
Registration Required
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, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen

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

The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen

This event is in the "Children" group

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off

All Day
Children's Department at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Drop-off your stuffed animal friend at the library and come back Saturday morning to see what they've been up to! Enjoy a storytime and activity with your stuffed animal when you arrive on Saturday, February 14th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-off your stuffed animal friend at the library and come back Saturday morning to see what they've been up to! Enjoy a storytime and activity with your stuffed animal when you arrive on Saturday, February 14th.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Practice English Conversation

Thursday, February 12, 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
Registration Required
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

Crafty Critters: Stress Balls

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Y’all are stressed which stresses me out. So come to the teen room to make a stress ball during this month’s crafty critters.

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Y’all are stressed which stresses me out. So come to the teen room to make a stress ball during this month’s crafty critters.

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

Mini Vintage Frames Craft

Thursday, February 12, 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)

Craft a piece of art at this fun event! Choose your frame, paper art, and paint to create a one-of-a-kind magnet. Children will mod podge a tiny art piece into a polymer clay frame and then paint the frame to finish the craft.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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:

Craft a piece of art at this fun event! Choose your frame, paper art, and paint to create a one-of-a-kind magnet. Children will mod podge a tiny art piece into a polymer clay frame and then paint the frame to finish the 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, February 13, 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
Registration Required
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, February 13, 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. 

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

Palentine's Day

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Teens

What’s Palentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. Celebrate your friendships with cookies, friendship bracelets and cards. 

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

What’s Palentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. Celebrate your friendships with cookies, friendship bracelets and cards. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Your stuffed animal besties had a Valentine’s party at the library last night! Come to see what they’ve been up to and enjoy a fun storytime and activity. This program is best suited for children ages 2-7, with siblings welcome.

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Your stuffed animal besties had a Valentine’s party at the library last night! Come to see what they’ve been up to and enjoy a fun storytime and activity. This program is best suited for children ages 2-7, with siblings welcome.

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, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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
Registration Required
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Fork Painted Monsters

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Will your monster be cute or scary? Come to the library to make a fork-printed monster using paint, plastic forks, googly eyes and markers. For kids ages 2-5. Dress for a mess. 

Registration required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Will your monster be cute or scary? Come to the library to make a fork-printed monster using paint, plastic forks, googly eyes and markers. For kids ages 2-5. Dress for a mess. 

Registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Manga Club

Tuesday, February 17, 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!

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!