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Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup

Friday, March 20, 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.

Closing Early for Literary Libations Fundraiser

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Meriden Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Community" group

Literary Libations: Sipping for a Cause Fundraiser

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Community

Support your library at our second Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser on Friday, March 20th from 6pm to 9pm. 

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Community
Program Type: Food/Cooking, Special Event
Event Details:

Support your library at our second Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser on Friday, March 20th from 6pm to 9pm. 

VITA Free Tax Assistance

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Tax & Finance

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance
Event Details:

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

This event is in the "Teens" group

Oreo Challenge

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

We’ve all seen it on Tik Tok…take your chance and slide an Oreo into a mystery cup. Will it be milk? Chocolate syrup?…or ketchup?

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: Food/Cooking
Event Details:

We’ve all seen it on Tik Tok…take your chance and slide an Oreo into a mystery cup. Will it be milk? Chocolate syrup?…or ketchup?

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 "Teens" group

Monthly Movie: Predator, Badlands

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Teens

This month we will be watching “Predator: Badlands” an action sci-fi movie that follows a young predator who has been outcast from his clan on a journey to face the toughest enemy he can find. 

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

This month we will be watching “Predator: Badlands” an action sci-fi movie that follows a young predator who has been outcast from his clan on a journey to face the toughest enemy he can find. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Egg Carton Critters

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Get creative and make some cute critters out of egg cartons and a variety of craft supplies. All ages welcome. Registration required. 

Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat.

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

Get creative and make some cute critters out of egg cartons and a variety of craft supplies. All ages welcome. Registration required. 

Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat.

This event is in the "Children" group

Fairy Tales Child Care Center Bookmobile Visit

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Giggle & Groove

Monday, March 23, 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

Calling all little mover and shakers! Stomp and sway with us while working on find and gross motor skills during our new music and movement class for 0-5. Sing, dance, and play in a joyful way with Miss Holly.

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:

Calling all little mover and shakers! Stomp and sway with us while working on find and gross motor skills during our new music and movement class for 0-5. Sing, dance, and play in a joyful way with Miss Holly.

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, March 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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 program. 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 program. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Coloring

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come color away your stress in a soothing atmosphere!

We will provide markers, colored pencils, coloring sheets, coloring books, and bookmarks.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come color away your stress in a soothing atmosphere!

We will provide markers, colored pencils, coloring sheets, coloring books, and bookmarks.

This event is in the "Teens" group

New Music Mondays

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens

Come listen to March’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 

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

Come listen to March’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 

Meriden Library Board of Trustees

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Grow A Rainbow

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us to grow your very own rainbow. This simple STEAM program uses water, markers, and paper towels to create your own rainbow. Dress for a mess. This program is for kids ages 2-6. Registration required. 

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

Join us to grow your very own rainbow. This simple STEAM program uses water, markers, and paper towels to create your own rainbow. Dress for a mess. This program is for kids ages 2-6. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Event Calendar
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

VITA Free Tax Assistance

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Tax & Finance

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance
Event Details:

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Film
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

Nutmeg Newts

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 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)

Join us for our Nutmeg Newts Book Club!

The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

This month we are reading Dogtown by Katherine Applegate.

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

Join us for our Nutmeg Newts Book Club!

The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

This month we are reading Dogtown by Katherine Applegate.

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

Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, March 25, 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 special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. Stay after storytime is over for Busy Bees Playtime. Registration required. 

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 special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. Stay after storytime is over for Busy Bees 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, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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 program. 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 program. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Sugar Geodes

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the teen room to make your own piece of magic using everyday household items.

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: STEAM
Event Details:

Come to the teen room to make your own piece of magic using everyday household items.

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 "Adults" group

Mortgage Madness - 1st time Home Buyer Seminar

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Tax & Finance
Age Group:
Adults

If you’re thinking about purchasing a home, M&T is here to help make for a smooth homebuying experience. 

You likely have questions about the process and if you would qualify for a mortgage. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Tax & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re thinking about purchasing a home, M&T is here to help make for a smooth homebuying experience. 

You likely have questions about the process and if you would qualify for a mortgage. 

This event is in the "Children" 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

Fairy Tale STEM: Jack and the Beanstalk

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Help Jack get safely down from the beanstalk. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. 

Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help Jack get safely down from the beanstalk. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. 

Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Booktok Bookclub

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram.

Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!

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

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram.

Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!