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, 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 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 Feb 6 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 "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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat History of the Blues 101 2:00pm–3:00pm High School, Adults Upcoming 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 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 Feb 9 2026 Mon Little Adventurer's Storytime: Hearts 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: 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 9 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Life 101: Taxes 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens 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 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Messy Makers: Marble Painting 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue DIY Pencil Holder 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Pajama Jams 6:00pm–6:30pm Children, Preschool, School Age Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 11 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, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 11 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Mini Paper Rose Bouquet 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens (Ages 8-12) 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 11 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 "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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed What's Next? Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off All Day Children Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Practice English Conversation 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Crafty Critters: Stress Balls 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens 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 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Mini Vintage Frames Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 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 Feb 13 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, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 13 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Palentine's Day 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Children 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 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 Feb 14 2026 Sat Hydroponic How To 2:00pm–2:30pm 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 "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 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Fork Painted Monsters 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 17 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!