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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Lil Coquíes Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Katerina for Lil Coquíes bilingual storytime filled with music, stories, and Spanish language discovery for your little one!

Siblings are welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Aquarium Sensory Jars

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own aquarium sensory jar! Participants will choose from a variety of options including glitter, shells, plastic critters and pebbles.

Supplies are limited. Registration Required. For ages 5-11.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Sphero Race Heroes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Sphero robot race!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

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

This event is in the "School Age" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Civics & Community, Education, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

WFSB Meteorologist Jill Gilardi is talking weather with us! She will talk about how weather impacts our environment in Connecticut and take a few questions from the children.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Redwoods Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Nature/Wildlife, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compare redwoods and the amazing habitat they live in with our forest found here in Connecticut. Learn how trees provide so much to the environment and ways we can measure their importance.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and more.

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

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Straw Mosaic Art

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School Age
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:

Create a beautiful mosaic out of upcycled straw pieces, paper, and tacky glue.

Registrations is requested, but not required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Lil Coquíes Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Katerina for Lil Coquíes bilingual storytime filled with music, stories, and Spanish language discovery for your little one!

Siblings are welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Playtime

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, 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.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

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

This event is in the "School Age" group.

LEGO Marble Maze Challenge

2:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and build your own tabletop LEGO maze.

Test your design by navigating a ball through your maze, and then try everyone else's design.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own seasoning and sample it on popcorn. Learn all about seasonal flavors using ingredients from our hydroponic garden and more.

This half hour program is best suited for children 5 years-old and older. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and more.

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

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Lil Coquíes Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Katerina for Lil Coquíes bilingual storytime filled with music, stories, and Spanish language discovery for your little one!

Siblings are welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Saturday Family Flicks

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family feature Wish (Rated PG)! Cozy up and bring something comfortable to sit on.

Registration is requested, but not required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

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

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Learn How to Play the Ukulele

5:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Music, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time!

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and more.

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

DIY Kaleidoscope Craft

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We can't wait to see the kaleidoscope you create out of upcycled materials and beads.

This event is best suited to children ages 5 years-old and older. Registration Required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Lil Coquíes Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Katerina for Lil Coquíes bilingual storytime filled with music, stories, and Spanish language discovery for your little one!

Siblings are welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Recycled Flower Craft

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create beautiful flowers out of a recycled materials and craft supplies.

Use one of our designs or create your own! For ages 5-11.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Pom Pom Shooter

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to make your own pom-pom shooter out of cups, paper craft rolls, pool noodles, a balloon and more. After you make your creation test out how far your pom-pom go.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

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