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Holiday Crafting

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come celebrate the holiday season with a variety of crafts. Ornaments, dreidels and beads will be available to decorate. ...

Drop-In Paint Your Own Mini Holiday Tree

10:00am - 12:00pm
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 you here! Join us for a festive craft where participants will create their own holiday tree with paint, sponge brushes, a pinecone, glue, and pom-poms. Your creative creations are sure to be a sensation. Some dry time ma...

Virtual Event - Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education: An Author Talk with Stephanie Land

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Other, Special Event
Event Details:
Register Here You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education. When Stephanie Land set...

DIY CD Curtain

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Add some flare to your room with this fun DIY. Using recycled CD’s create a hanging masterpiece. ...

National Cocoa Day Celebration

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come celebrate National Cocoa Day in the teen room with hot cocoa and cookies. ...

Hot Cocoa Mug Craft

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Celebrate National Hot Cocoa Day with us! Cozy up with a good craft where participants will make their own cup of hot cocoa using a paper plate, paint, glue sticks, tissue paper, construction paper, and pom-poms. Some dry time may be required a...

Spanish Conversation Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Education, Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a fun, relaxing conversation hour to practice your Spanish. This program is recommended for those who have some knowledge of Spanish. Ages 12 and up. ...

BookTok Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one! December Book: The Clause in Christmas, by Rac...

Coloring Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us to relax and unwind by coloring various designs! All coloring supplies will be provided. ...

Snowflake Embroidery

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Use felt, embroidery thread, and sequins to create your own unique snowflake! ...

Beyond the Book Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Love reading but struggle to pick out or finish a book? Join Beyond the Book Club to read fantastic YA stories and discussions. This month’s options are I Wish You all the Best or Goodbye Days. Each meeting will involve discussion and voting...

Lego Block Party

10:00am - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other, Special Event, STEAM
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 is a drop in event. You can show up anytime between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to work on your LEGO creation. ...

Teen Movie Matinee

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film, Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Vote to pick which movie screens at the biweekly Teen Movie Matinee! Vote in person the day of. This week is Muppet appreciation with: The Muppets Wizard of Oz, Muppets from Space, Muppet Treasure Island, or The Muppet Christmas Carol. Snack...

Henna Pop-Up!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age, Teens, Tweens, Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join artist Richa Soni as she creates stunning, professionally applied henna designs for you! Each design takes approximately 10-15 minutes to paint on. Registration is required as there is limited space and time. ...

Knit & Crochet Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Adult Department Reading Tables
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us at the Meriden Public Library for the Knit & Crochet Club! Bring your project (supplies not provided by the Meriden Public Library) and join with others who also love to knit and crochet and craft together!  ...

Winter Ski-Scape Painting

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create a fun mountain ski landscape using acrylic paint and modeling paste. Make your mountain as peaceful or as hectic as you want!   ...

Practice English Conversation Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Civics & Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us to practice English in a fun and comfortable environment! This program presents an opportunity to practice your English conversational skills in a group with a certified TESOL teacher! Some knowledge of English is recommended. ...

Paint a Hedgie Drop-In Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 you here! Stop by to create your very own hedgehog painting! Participants will use watercolor paper and watercolors to make a happy little hedgie. All supplies are included for this event that is best suited to children ...

Tabletop Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Tabletop Club is for those who enjoy tabletop games ranging from board games to card games to Dungeons & Dragons. No experience is required and all are welcome to join! Try out our latest addition, Pandemic this month! ...

DIY Disco Ball

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
We’ve all see them on TikTok…so let’s finally make one! Using Styrofoam balls, hot glue and a whole lot of mirror squares you will craft your own glorious disco ball! ...

Dogman Perler Beads Craft

5:30pm - 6:30pm
School Age, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ring in the New Year with our book bestie, Dogman! Join us for an all out fun Perler Bead craft where participants will have the option to make a Dogman or Lil’ Petey keychain. All supplies are included. This craft is best suited for ages 6 and...

Trading Card Game Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Bring your friends and your cards and challenge each other to a duel. Don't forget your duplicate cards for trading. Players of Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon Trading Card Game, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more are invited to join us for a night of f...

Classics Clique

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:
This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation. In this meeting, we will be watching the movie The Crucible (1996)....

Pigeon and Duckling Puppet Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ring in the New Year with our book besties Pigeon and Duckling! The Pigeon may not be allowed to drive the bus, but he is allowed to be a craft. Participants will have a ball making Pigeon and Duckling puppets out of construction paper, scissors, ...