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, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room 2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Join us for a sensory-friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing.Stations include storytime, a craft, and interactive 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 This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 2+3 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a sensory-friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing.Stations include storytime, a craft, and interactive playtime.
This event is in the "Teens" group Yarn Darlings Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty we can help you. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Yarn Darlings 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty we can help you.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Art with Kristin: Ages 5-8 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, School Age Join Mrs. Cafferty for step by step instruction to creating your own masterpiece! This session is for children between the ages of 5-8. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Art with Kristin: Ages 5-8 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, School Age Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Mrs. Cafferty for step by step instruction to creating your own masterpiece! This session is for children between the ages of 5-8. Registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Girls Inc Teen Circle Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School Pull up a chair for this month’s teen circle with Girls Inc. Youth grades 7-12 are invited to come talk about speaking up for what matters, managing money, and building valuable life skills. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Girls Inc Teen Circle 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Middle School, High School Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Pull up a chair for this month’s teen circle with Girls Inc. Youth grades 7-12 are invited to come talk about speaking up for what matters, managing money, and building valuable life skills.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Art with Kristin: Ages 8-12 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Join Mrs. Cafferty for step by step instruction to creating your own masterpiece! This session is for children between the ages of 5-8. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Art with Kristin: Ages 8-12 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Mrs. Cafferty for step by step instruction to creating your own masterpiece! This session is for children between the ages of 5-8. Registration required.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Tween Art Club Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.This month we will be experimenting with creating hearts with pastels. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Tween Art Club 5:00pm–5:45pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.This month we will be experimenting with creating hearts with pastels.
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 DIY Mini Loom Weaving Craft Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) : Make a mini loom craft that is sure to weave its way into your heart! Create a mini loom piece using string, yarn, and ribbon at this fun event. This program is best suited for children ages 6-years-old and older. 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 19 2026 Thu DIY Mini Loom Weaving Craft 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: : Make a mini loom craft that is sure to weave its way into your heart! Create a mini loom piece using string, yarn, and ribbon at this fun event. This program is best suited for children ages 6-years-old and older.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Pint Sized Scientists Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Join Miss Holly for some science fun! Each program will be hands-on, messy activities focused on different scientific topics. This month we are making cork boats. 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 20 2026 Fri Pint Sized Scientists 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: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Holly for some science fun! Each program will be hands-on, messy activities focused on different scientific topics. This month we are making cork boats.
This event is in the "Adults" group Matinee Monday Her (2013) Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Adults From the unique perspective of Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation) comes an original love story that explores the evolving nature -- and the risks -- of intimacy in the modern world. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Matinee Monday Her (2013) 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Film Registration Required Event Details: From the unique perspective of Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation) comes an original love story that explores the evolving nature -- and the risks -- of intimacy in the modern world.
This event is in the "Teens" group New Music Mondays Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Music Age Group: Teens Come listen to December’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 23 2026 Mon New Music Mondays 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Music Event Details: Come listen to December’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate.
This event is in the "Adults" group Classics Clique Movie Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Classics Clique Movie 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club 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, February 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 Grounded by Aisha Saeed. 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 24 2026 Tue Nutmeg Newts 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 Grounded by Aisha Saeed.
This event is in the "Teens" group Future Day Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teens What does the future look like? Let’s imagine it during this themed day with a craft and movie. 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 25 2026 Wed Future Day 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: What does the future look like? Let’s imagine it during this themed day with a craft and movie. 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 Family Craft Night: Fairytale Dreams Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Department at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This month's theme is Fairytale Dreams! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Family Craft Night: Fairytale Dreams 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This month's theme is Fairytale Dreams! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.
This event is in the "Teens" group Yap & Snack Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Food/Cooking, Special Event Age Group: Teens Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh!This is a free, drop-in event for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Yap & Snack 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food/Cooking, Special Event Event Details: Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh!This is a free, drop-in event for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Monthly Movie: Good Boy Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Teens Come to the teen room for our monthly movie and some snacks.This month we will be watching ‘Good Boy’ a supernatural horror about a dog who sees everything that goes bump in the night. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Monthly Movie: Good Boy 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Film Event Details: Come to the teen room for our monthly movie and some snacks.This month we will be watching ‘Good Boy’ a supernatural horror about a dog who sees everything that goes bump in the night.
This event is in the "Adults" group Classics Clique Discussion Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Classics Clique Discussion 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club 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 "Teens" group Teen Advisory Board Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Teens Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard! Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. Attendees will receive one hour of community service. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard! Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. Attendees will receive one hour of community service.
This event is in the "Teens" group Rainbow Roundtable Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Civics & Community, LGBTQ+ Age Group: Teens The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related. This month we will be making pronoun buttons! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Rainbow Roundtable 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Civics & Community, LGBTQ+ Event Details: The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related. This month we will be making pronoun buttons!
This event is in the "Adults" group Winter Reading Wrap-Up Party Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults Join us for the 2026 Adult Winter Reading Wrap-up Party, where we will enjoy refreshments, sip tea, play trivia, and announce the lucky winners for the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Winter Reading Wrap-Up Party 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the 2026 Adult Winter Reading Wrap-up Party, where we will enjoy refreshments, sip tea, play trivia, and announce the lucky winners for the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge.
This event is in the "Adults" group Practice English Conversation Thursday, March 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 Mar 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 "Adults" group FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Elizabeth from the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services will be at the library in Meeting Room 5 from 10:30 - 11:30am providing free pop-up Naloxone training. This is a drop in style training that takes less than 10 minutes! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training 10:30am–11:30am Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Elizabeth from the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services will be at the library in Meeting Room 5 from 10:30 - 11:30am providing free pop-up Naloxone training. This is a drop in style training that takes less than 10 minutes!
This event is in the "Children" group Kinder Garden Learning Center Bookmobile Visit Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Bookmobile Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Age Group: Children View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Kinder Garden Learning Center Bookmobile Visit 10:00am–11:00am Children Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Closing Early for Literary Libations Fundraiser Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Meriden Public Library Closing Mar 20 2026 Fri Closing Closing Early for Literary Libations Fundraiser 12:00pm–5:00pm Branches: Meriden Public Library