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Light Up Flowers

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Education
Age Group:
School Age

Combine science and art to make colorful flowers that light up.

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

Combine science and art to make colorful flowers that light up.

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Artful Mechanisms presented by Playful Engineers

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Education, STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Teaching artist Jay Mankita is a maker/educator who'll lead this mechanically-oriented maker space event.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teaching artist Jay Mankita is a maker/educator who'll lead this mechanically-oriented maker space event.

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Mystery Reader

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Stop by the library for a special storytime with local educators as guest readers.

Each week will be a different reader from one of Meriden’s elementary schools.

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

Stop by the library for a special storytime with local educators as guest readers.

Each week will be a different reader from one of Meriden’s elementary schools.

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Hydroponic How To

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Education, 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.

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Land the Job: Free Resume Help

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to refresh your resume or tailor it for a new opportunity?

Meet with Jonathan Childs, Talent Development Facilitator at the American Job Center, for a free, personalized resume consultation.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to refresh your resume or tailor it for a new opportunity?

Meet with Jonathan Childs, Talent Development Facilitator at the American Job Center, for a free, personalized resume consultation.

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Level Up: Operation Smart

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Level up your brain during Operation Smart!

Participate in STEM-based projects that your will build with your own hands.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level up your brain during Operation Smart!

Participate in STEM-based projects that your will build with your own hands.  

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Mystery Reader

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Stop by the library for a special storytime with local educators as guest readers.

Each week will be a different reader from one of Meriden’s elementary schools.

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

Stop by the library for a special storytime with local educators as guest readers.

Each week will be a different reader from one of Meriden’s elementary schools.

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Mystery Reader

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Stop by the library for a special storytime with local educators as guest readers.

Each week will be a different reader from one of Meriden’s elementary schools.

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

Stop by the library for a special storytime with local educators as guest readers.

Each week will be a different reader from one of Meriden’s elementary schools.

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The Golden Age of Hollywood

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Education, Film
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

From the late 1920s through the end of World War II, studios like MGM, Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, and RKO would dominate film production, not only in America but throughout the world.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Education, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

From the late 1920s through the end of World War II, studios like MGM, Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, and RKO would dominate film production, not only in America but throughout the world.

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Signing Rocks ASL Storytime

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join SIGNING Basics® for an American Sign Language storytime.

Kids will have fun learning ASL through activities and games during this interactive event.

This is an excellent event for all skill levels.

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

Join SIGNING Basics® for an American Sign Language storytime.

Kids will have fun learning ASL through activities and games during this interactive event.

This is an excellent event for all skill levels.

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Signing Rocks ASL Bingo

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education, Games
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Join SIGNING Basics® for an unforgettable ASL Bingo event!

Learning various signs at this engaging game filled program.

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

Join SIGNING Basics® for an unforgettable ASL Bingo event!

Learning various signs at this engaging game filled program.

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Mystery Reader

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Stop by the library for a special storytime with local educators as guest readers.

Each week will be a different reader from one of Meriden’s elementary schools.

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

Stop by the library for a special storytime with local educators as guest readers.

Each week will be a different reader from one of Meriden’s elementary schools.

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Hydroponic How To

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Education, 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.

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Pedestrian Safety for Elementary School with Connecticut Department of Transportation

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Education
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Join the Connecticut Department of Transportation before school starts back up to learn about pedestrian safety for kindergarten through 5th grade students.

Helpful tips for all ages will be provided and questions are welcome.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Civics & Community, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Connecticut Department of Transportation before school starts back up to learn about pedestrian safety for kindergarten through 5th grade students.

Helpful tips for all ages will be provided and questions are welcome.

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Mystery Reader

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Stop by the library for a special storytime with local educators as guest readers.

Each week will be a different reader from one of Meriden’s elementary schools.

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

Stop by the library for a special storytime with local educators as guest readers.

Each week will be a different reader from one of Meriden’s elementary schools.

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Farm Friends Petting Zoo with Xen’s Critters

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)

We are bringing the barnyard to the library!

Pet bunnies, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs, and more at this fun indoor petting zoo.

All animals will be in playpens inside the library.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are bringing the barnyard to the library!

Pet bunnies, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs, and more at this fun indoor petting zoo.

All animals will be in playpens inside the library.

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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!

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Fall into Focus: Create Your Fulfilling Life with Jenn Hart, Life Coach

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

The fall season is often a busy and stressful time with back to school, holiday prep, and New Year's resolutions right around the corner.

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

The fall season is often a busy and stressful time with back to school, holiday prep, and New Year's resolutions right around the corner.

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Level Up: Self Love

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Level up your self love with Girls Inc.

During this program you will learn to recognize your own value and the things you can do to treat yourself kinder.   

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level up your self love with Girls Inc.

During this program you will learn to recognize your own value and the things you can do to treat yourself kinder.   

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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!

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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!

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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!

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
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!

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Jane Austen: Book Discussion

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!

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

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!