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Media Literacy

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We can't wait to see you here! Join us for this workshop on fostering positive relationships with technology for families. This program will empower adults with the knowledge an...

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

We can't wait to see you here! Join us for this workshop on fostering positive relationships with technology for families.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gardening Club

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to garden in this monthly meetup! Check out the teen cooking club in August where we will use what we grow!

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness, Nature/Wildlife
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to garden in this monthly meetup!

Check out the teen cooking club in August where we will use what we grow!

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

Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Learning
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Ukulele : How To

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Music
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles pr...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Music
Required
Event Details:

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing.

No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided, or bring your own.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Learn How to Play the Ukulele

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Education, Music, Workshop
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time! Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukule...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Music, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time!

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn How to Play the Ukulele

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time! Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukule...

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

One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time!

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Queer Quetzals Book Club

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, LGBTQ+
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join YA Queer Quetzals to read fantastic YA with LGBTQIA+ representation. Snag next month's pick, She Gets the Girl by Rachel Lippincott and Alyson Derrick.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, LGBTQ+
Required
Event Details:

Join YA Queer Quetzals to read fantastic YA with LGBTQIA+ representation.


Snag next month's pick, She Gets the Girl by Rachel Lippincott and Alyson Derrick.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sustainable Local Eats

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about the wonderful local produce Connecticut offers at this teen centered program. Teens will have the opportunity to create a healthy, local snack.

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

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

Teens will have the opportunity to create a healthy, local snack.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and more. This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome.

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

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

DIY Kaleidoscope Craft

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We can't wait to see the kaleidoscope you create out of upcycled materials and beads. This event is best suited to children ages 5 years-old and older. Registration Required.

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

We can't wait to see the kaleidoscope you create out of upcycled materials and beads.

This event is best suited to children ages 5 years-old and older. Registration Required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Reading Book Discussion

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book Discussion of “The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store” by Cait Flanders. ...

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

Book Discussion of “The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store” by Cait Flanders.

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

Lil Coquíes Bilingual Storytime

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Katerina for Lil Coquíes bilingual storytime filled with music, stories, and Spanish language discovery for your little one! Siblings are welcome.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Katerina for Lil Coquíes bilingual storytime filled with music, stories, and Spanish language discovery for your little one!

Siblings are welcome.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Signing Rocks

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Special Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Learn about ASL through fun games and activities while learning various signs. All levels are welcome!

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Education, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Learn about ASL through fun games and activities while learning various signs.

All levels are welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Movie Matinee

Saturday, July 27, 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 is shown at the bi-weekly Teen Movie Matinee!

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

Vote to pick which movie is shown at the bi-weekly Teen Movie Matinee!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Decluttering 101

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A clean and tidy home can improve sleep, boost mood, and promote relaxation. In this class, you will learn several different decluttering methods and find one that works best fo...

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

A clean and tidy home can improve sleep, boost mood, and promote relaxation.

In this class, you will learn several different decluttering methods and find one that works best for you!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Recycled Flower Craft

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create beautiful flowers out of a recycled materials and craft supplies. Use one of our designs or create your own! For ages 5-11.

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

Create beautiful flowers out of a recycled materials and craft supplies.

Use one of our designs or create your own! For ages 5-11.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book Nook

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Craft a book nook from your favorite read, genre or movie! We will be using recycled materials to create these portals to another world.

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

Craft a book nook from your favorite read, genre or movie!

We will be using recycled materials to create these portals to another world.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Pom Pom Shooter

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us to make your own pom-pom shooter out of cups, paper craft rolls, pool noodles, a balloon and more. After you make your creation test out how far your pom-pom...

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

Join us to make your own pom-pom shooter out of cups, paper craft rolls, pool noodles, a balloon and more. After you make your creation test out how far your pom-pom go.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Learning
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Manga Club

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love manga? Join the manga club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet like-minded people and work on fun projects.

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

Do you love manga?

Join the manga club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet like-minded people and work on fun projects.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Magician Ed Pop

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, balloon sculptor, flea circus ringmaster, and storyteller. He has been entertaining children and family audiences for over 40 years...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, balloon sculptor, flea circus ringmaster, and storyteller. He has been entertaining children and family audiences for over 40 years.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and more. This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome.

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

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Plastic Jar Lantern

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create your own lovely lantern using upcycled materials, tissue paper, mod podge, and string. This craft is best suited for children ages 5 years-old and order. Registration req...

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

Create your own lovely lantern using upcycled materials, tissue paper, mod podge, and string.

This craft is best suited for children ages 5 years-old and order. Registration required.