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Messy Makers: Yarn Painting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with yarn. Aprons will be provided but please come dressed to get messy. 

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

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with yarn. Aprons will be provided but please come dressed to get messy. 

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LEGO Free Build

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Come chill before winter break and build some amazing Lego creations. Any finished creations will be put on display. This is a free, drop-in program for kids ages 3+.

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

Come chill before winter break and build some amazing Lego creations. Any finished creations will be put on display. This is a free, drop-in program for kids ages 3+.

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STEAM Snow Dough

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

There's no dough like snow dough!

Create, investigate, and play with snow dough during this fun event.

This program is best suited for children ages 5-years-old and older with siblings welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

There's no dough like snow dough!

Create, investigate, and play with snow dough during this fun event.

This program is best suited for children ages 5-years-old and older with siblings welcome.

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Messy Makers: Car Painting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with cars. Aprons will be provided but please come dressed to get messy. 

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

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with cars. Aprons will be provided but please come dressed to get messy. 

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STEAM DIY Bouncy Balls

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Create a bouncy ball unique to you at this fun event. Participants will use scientific reaction to create a bouncy ball. Stick around to test out how far and how tall your bouncy ball can go.

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

Create a bouncy ball unique to you at this fun event. Participants will use scientific reaction to create a bouncy ball. Stick around to test out how far and how tall your bouncy ball can go.

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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
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 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.