Closed for Good Friday

The library will be closed on Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Saturday, April 4that 9:30am. 

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Rainbow Roundtable

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civics & Community, LGBTQ+
Event Details:

The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related. This month we will be making pronoun buttons!
 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Bunny Portraits

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate spring by making your own bunny portrait with recycled materials like egg cartons and cardboard.

This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Hydroponic How To

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Program Type: 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?

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Easter Egg Slime

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get egg-cited about slime!

Create sparkly slime and take it home in a plastic egg.

Come dressed for a mess. The program is for children ages 7-11 and registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Life 101: Mock Interviews

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

So you really want to get a job so you can buy takis and iced tea? Come to the teen room for mock interviews so that you can ace your next interview.

This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Super Smash Bros Tournie

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the ultimate fighter?

Prove your melee skills by beating out the competition and earn the title of reigning champion. 

For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

STEM Paper Walking Horse

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Are you up to the challenge? Using paper, trial and error, and small adjustments you will create a walking paper horse!

This is a program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Daffodil Suncatchers

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

Celebrate spring by making a daffodil suncatcher. Make one to brighten up your home and another to help decorate the bookmobile for the Daffodil Festival.

Registration required. Open to families and children of all ages.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Soda Shop Sock Hop

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film, Music, Special Event
Event Details:

Head to the teen room for our latest themed day! Enjoy a variety of sodas, music and “drive-in” movie. Make sure to wear your best 1950’s outfit.   

This program is for teens ages 12-18 in grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

STEAM Seed Bomb Launcher

11:00am–11:45am
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Launch your gardening game to new heights with a DIY seed bomb launcher.

Create seed bombs and build your launcher at this fun science event.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

DIY Terrarium

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build a tiny terrarium with us!

Create the perfect place for a plant to live on your window sill.

Add dirt, shiny stones, and a tiny animal to guard your plant while it grows.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Giant Beaded Pool Noodle Flower

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

You'll go daisy crazy at this fun event!

Sting pool noodle pieces together to create a giant daisy.

This program is for children ages 7 through 11 and registration is required for this event.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate World Art Day by adding to an art piece set up in the teen room. The finished art will be put on display in the teen room. 

For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Yarn Darlings

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills or work on your own project. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty, we can help you!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Draw Your Own Pokemon

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

Join professional cartoonist Bill Hernandez to learn to draw your very own pokemon. Will it be a water type, grass type or fire type? You decide! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Drop-In Friendship Bracelets

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Swifties!

Stop by the library to listen to Taylor Swift music while making friendship bracelets worthy of the eras tour.

This program is intended for children ages 7 through 11 with siblings welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Get into the creative groove and make your own dazzling disco ball using paint markers!

This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

“I need a volunteer!” That’s your invitation to join Science Heroes as we experiment with the colorful science that’s all around us — while exploring ways we can use S.T.E.M.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Daffodil Suncatchers

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate spring by making a daffodil suncatcher. Make one to brighten up your home and another to help decorate the bookmobile for the Daffodil Festival.

Registration required. Open to families and children of all ages.

This event is in the "Teens" group

New Music Mondays

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Come listen to this month’s recently released music or music that it new to you! Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. 

For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Manga Club for Teens

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love manga? Join the manga club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime and meet like-minded folks. Attendees will get to check out any new manga additions before anyone else!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group

Recycled Robots

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

Celebrate Earth Day by making a robot from a toilet paper tube, aluminum foil and leftover craft supplies!

This program is open to children and families of all ages. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Head to the teen room to create your own adorable or creepy frog plushie! We will be using sewing techniques for this program. 

For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Yap & Snack

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking, Special Event
Event Details:

Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh!

This is a free, drop-in event for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.