Closed on Friday, March 29th

The library will be closed on Friday, March 29th in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Saturday at 9:30am. 

Upcoming Events

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Cuentacuentos Bilingual Story Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:
All Ages | Registration Required.  Please register below. Cuentacuentos is a program for children and families. We listen to stories in English and Spanish, work on crafts, and meet new friends. El programa Cuentacuentos es p...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Drop-In Seed Bombs

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
We can't wait to see what you grow! Stop at this drop-in event to create seed bombs for your garden using recycled paper, water and seeds. This event is best suited to children in grades 1-5 and siblings are welcome. All supplies are included and ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Playtime

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
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. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Family Craft Night: Perler Beads

6:30pm - 8:00pm
School Age
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create Perler Bead keychains for yourself or as a gift. Templates will be available or you can design your own. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop-In Crafternoon: Decorate a Rhythm Box

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:
Make your own musical instrument with us! Paint and decorate your own mini rhythm box (similar to a xylophone). ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come celebrate the solar eclipse with us at the Meriden Green! We will have fun STEAM activities and limited eclipse glasses available for the viewing. Eclipse glasses are first come first served. Registration is...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Pokémon Crafternoon

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Gotta catch 'em all! Stop by to create fun Pokémon related crafts. All families are welcome though some activities are better suited for children in grades 1-5. All supplies are first come first served. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Poetry Writing Workshop with Author Valerie Bolling

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, School Age, Teens, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Education, Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 2-8 | Registration Required This is a hybrid event. Program participants will meet in-person and the author will be live on Zoom. This program is open to children in grades 2 through 8. Learn how to write your own autobiographical poem f...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Family Craft Night: Egg Monsters

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create a silly or scary monster with a variety of craft supplies including pipe cleaners, pom poms, googly eyes and more! Let your imagination run wild! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Movie Matinee

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us in our community room for a family movie matinee! We will be watching Migration (Rated PG) an animated film that tells the story of a family of ducks dreaming of the perfect getaway vacation. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

STEM Surprise

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Education, Special Event, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come try your hand at engineering, coding and much more. We'll have a variety of hi-tech and lo-tech toys out to explore different STEM concepts. All supplies are first come first served. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Family Dance Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Stop in for a dancingly good time! Participants will have the option to dance to music, jive with bubbles, and more. All families are welcome! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Padawan Training Session I

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Film, Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Saber Guild Padawan Training is geared towards younglings between the ages of 6 and 10 who are ready to start their Jedi training. Each trainee will be shown the basics of using the Force, and how to handle a lightsaber from a true J...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Padawan Training Session II

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Saber Guild Padawan Training is geared towards younglings between the ages of 6 and 10 who are ready to start their Jedi training. Each trainee will be shown the basics of using the Force, and how to handle a lightsaber from a true J...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Padawan Training Session III

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Saber Guild Padawan Training is geared towards younglings between the ages of 6 and 10 who are ready to start their Jedi training. Each trainee will be shown the basics of using the Force, and how to handle a lightsaber from a true J...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Playtime

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
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. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Poetry Storytime

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:
April is National Poetry Month. Join us for a reading of The Best Worst Poem Ever by Lauren Stohler and a fun activity. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

STEAM Stories

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education, Games, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us each week for stories and a fun STEAM related activity. This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome to join in. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Paper Bookmark Narwhals

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a fun folded bookmark that will look like a narwhal when you are done. Patrons will use origami paper, markers, scissors, and glue to make a unique narwhal. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Block Party

10:00am - 2:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Imagination and creation combined! Join us once a month to make a LEGO creation to be put on display at the library. ...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Recycled Water Bottle Suncatchers

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come celebrate Earth Day with us! Participants will get to upcycle a water bottle into a suncatcher. All supplies are included and registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Messy Makers: Ice Painting

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with ice cubes! We'll provide aprons but please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Nutmeg Newts Book Club

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for our all new monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level. This month we are reading The Beast and the Bethany Book 1 by Jack Meggitt-Phillips. Read the book o...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
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 playtime. ...