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Wiggle Worms

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Music, 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.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.

A craft will follow after the end of storytime.

Pre-School Pirate Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Argh matey! It is national Speak Like a Pirate Day!

What better way to celebrate than a party at the library. We will have a pirate themed storytime with fun music and crafts after.

Family Pirate Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Music, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ahoy families! Join us at the library to celebrate National Speak Like a Pirate Day with fun music, crafts, and games.

Drop-In Book Bracelets

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by to make your very own book bracelet featuring picture book covers from Pura Belpré Award winners.

Participants will string a tiny book and beads onto their bracelet to make something uniquely their own.

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: Music, 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.

Nutmeg Newts

6:00pm - 6:45pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

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: Music, 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.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.

A craft will follow after the end of storytime.

Together We Rock

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, All Ages, Community
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, All Ages, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Together We Rock!!

Paint your own rock to add into our brand new Meriden Public Library Courtyard. This programming is open to people of all ages and abilities.

Sensory Family Flick

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come as you are to our sensory friendly showing of IF (rated PG).

We will lower the sound, have the subtitles on and keep the lights on. Fidget toys will be available and everyone is welcome to walk, dance, and sing.

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly 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.

Meet and Greet with Connecticut's 2024 Kid Governor

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Civics & Community, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students, parents, teachers, and the general public are invited to meet Kid Governor Cristiano and learn about his “Getting Fit 4 Fun” platform.

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: Music, 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.

Sensory Playtime

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
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: Games, Special Event, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities.

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: Music, 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.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.

A craft will follow after the end of storytime.

STEAM Stories

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us monthly for science and art based stories and a fun STEAM related activity after.

This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome to join in. Registration is required.

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly 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.

Lego Block Party

10:00am - 2:00pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Imagination and creation combine at our Lego Block Party!

Get creative and make something to put on display in the library all month long.

For ages 6-11.

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: Music, 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.

DIY Flower Crown and Wand

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get yourself spooky season ready at this fun crafting event.

Participants will have the chance to make their own flower crown and fairy wand.

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: Music, 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.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.

A craft will follow after the end of storytime.