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Sound Healing Meditation

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join Daria Ann for a transformative sound healing meditation session featuring quartz crystal sound bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and a variety of other soothing sound healing inst...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Daria Ann for a transformative sound healing meditation session featuring quartz crystal sound bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and a variety of other soothing sound healing instruments.

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Life Hacks Series: Journaling for Beginners

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Perhaps you have thought about writing or starting a journal, but are looking for some inspiration…Explore the benefits of journaling in this introductory program! We will discuss ...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Perhaps you have thought about writing or starting a journal, but are looking for some inspiration…

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Hidden History of Meriden: Author Talk with Justin Piccirillo

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Education, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join local author Justin Piccirillo for a book talk at the Meriden Public Library.In Hidden History of Meriden, author and educator Justin Piccirillo uncovers the rich and often ov...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Education, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local author Justin Piccirillo for a book talk at the Meriden Public Library.

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Read Local - MPL Local Author Book Fair

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Community

Event Details:

Read Local!Join us at the Meriden Public Library’s Local Author Book Fair.Saturday, November 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.Community RoomMeet and support local authors. Books available for pu...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults, Community
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Read Local!

Join us at the Meriden Public Library’s Local Author Book Fair.

Saturday, November 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Community Room

Meet and support local authors. Books available for purchase and signing.

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Ren Faire at the Library: Laurel City Medieval Weapons Demonstration

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Games, Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Swords, and daggers, and poleaxes, oh my!Come watch as our friends from Laurel City Historical Fencing explain how the past can be fun in the present. Step into the world of knight...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Swords, and daggers, and poleaxes, oh my!

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Hydroponic How To

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

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

Drop-In Fall Doodle Leaves

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create unique fall leaves to decorate your living space with at this event!

Participants will use watercolor paper to create fall leaves and doodle lines onto each one with markers after they dry.

Kid Art Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Ms. Holly.

This month we will be experimenting with creating Glow Paintings.

Fall Gnome Home Craft

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a cozy home for a gnome at this fun craft program!

Participants will use paper, glue, markers, and other craft supplies to decorate a home fit for gnome.

Nutmeg Newts

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

Join us for our Nutmeg Newts Book Club!

The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

This month we are reading Moongarden by Michelle A. Barry.

Black Friday Drop-In Crafts

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in for fun crafts with us the day after Thanksgiving!

The program is open it all ages, but some crafts may need parental assistance.

Registration is requested so staff know approximately how many crafts to prepare.

Ren Faire at the Library: Crafts

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
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: Art & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Here Ye! Here Ye! You are cordially invited to enjoy a fantasy world set in a time long ago where magic is real!

Ren Faire at the Library: Contests & Games

12:00pm–1:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Here Ye! Here Ye! You are cordially invited to enjoy a fantasy world set in a time long ago where magic is real!

Ren Faire at the Library: Laurel City Medieval Weapons Demonstration

1:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Swords, and daggers, and poleaxes, oh my!

Sensory Playtime

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 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.

Stations include storytime, a craft, and interactive playtime.

Kid Art Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.

This month we will be experimenting with creating a winter scene using 3D paper diorama.

Wooden Gingerbread Houses for Kids

6:30pm–7:15pm
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, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your crafting skills warmed up for this festive competition. Make your wooden gingerbread house sweet, scary or something in-between. Take it home or leave it with us to decorate the project room. 

Sensory Playtime

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 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.

Stations include storytime, a craft, and interactive playtime.

Nutmeg Newts: Take Home Kits

All Day
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy our book club as a kit this month! Kits will be available starting on November 25th through December 23rd. The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

LEGO Free Build

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Come chill before winter break and build some amazing Lego creations. Any finished creations will be put on display. This is a free, drop-in program for kids ages 3+.

Ornament Extravaganza!

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Its not to late to deck the halls!

Stop by to make one of three different kinds of ornaments out of craft supplies at this fun event.

Registration is requested to help staff know approximately how many crafts to prepare.

Jingle and Jam

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Holiday, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wear your dancing shoes and bring your best moves to shake those holiday wiggles out!

Children will have the chance to make their own jingle ring to dance with at this event.

Hydroponic How To

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

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

Sensory Snow Play

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

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow inside the library!

Stop by the library to interact with several fun sensory stations all themed around playing in snow.

K Pop Demon Hunters Perler Beads

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

We're Golden at the library!

Create your favorite K Pop Demon Hunter characters out of Perler Beads.

Staff will iron your creations. This program is best suited for children ages 6-years-old and older.

Indoor "Snowball" Fight

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Snow-body has fun like us!

Come as a family or team up when you get here to battle it out with "snowballs."

This program is best suited to children ages 5-years-old and older.

STEAM Snow Dough

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

There's no dough like snow dough!

Create, investigate, and play with snow dough during this fun event.

This program is best suited for children ages 5-years-old and older with siblings welcome.

Noon Years Eve Party

10:30am–12:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Art & Crafts, Games, Holiday, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ring in the new year early with us at the library with crafts, music, games, and a new years count down at 11:59am.

This event is best suited for families and all generations are welcome to participate.

Make Your Own Cannoli (for Kids!)

2:30pm–4:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Food/Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exploration of food and cooking! This January, we’re making a delicious dessert- air fried cannoli! Non air fried options are available if needed. 

This program is for kids ages 5-11 and their grown-up.