This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Tinker Time: Sphero Racing 6:00pm–7:15pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Tinker Time: Sphero Racing 6:00pm–7:15pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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: Come try your hand at a different hands-on building challenge each week with Miss Melissa. Sometimes we'll be hi-tech, sometimes lo-tech but it will always be a fun time filled with exploration and creativity. This week is sphero racing.
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 Feb 1 - 28 2026 Black History Month Take Home Kits for Kids All Day 2/1–2/28 Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Feb 1 - 28 2026 Black History Month Take Home Kits for Kids All Day 2/1–2/28 Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education Registration Required Event Details: Here in CT, we have many different Black communities that celebrate their culture- and they all do it differently!
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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Tinker Time: Tinfoil Boats 6:00pm–7:15pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Tinker Time: Tinfoil Boats 6:00pm–7:15pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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: Come try your hand at a different hands-on building challenge each week with Miss Melissa. Sometimes we'll be hi-tech, sometimes lo-tech but it will always be a fun time filled with exploration and creativity. This week is tinfoil boats.
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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Take Your Child to the Library Day: Playful Engineers Chain Reactions 10:00am–10:45am Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Take Your Child to the Library Day: Playful Engineers Chain Reactions 10:00am–10:45am Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the Library for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Build your own spectacular chain reactions at this traveling makerspace brought to you by Playful Engineers.
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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Take Your Child to the Library Day: Playful Engineers Chain Reaction Session 2 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Take Your Child to the Library Day: Playful Engineers Chain Reaction Session 2 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the Library for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Build your own spectacular chain reactions at this traveling makerspace brought to you by Playful Engineers.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Tinker Time: Paper Circuit Valentines 6:00pm–7:15pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Tinker Time: Paper Circuit Valentines 6:00pm–7:15pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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: Come try your hand at a different hands-on building challenge each week with Miss Melissa. Sometimes we'll be hi-tech, sometimes lo-tech but it will always be a fun time filled with exploration and creativity.
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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Mini Vintage Frames Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Registration Required 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Mini Vintage Frames Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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: Craft a piece of art at this fun event! Choose your frame, paper art, and paint to create a one-of-a-kind magnet. Children will mod podge a tiny art piece into a polymer clay frame and then paint the frame to finish the craft.
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 Feb 14 2026 Sat Hydroponic How To 2:00pm–2:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Feb 14 2026 Sat Hydroponic How To 2:00pm–2:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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.
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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 2+3 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Art with Kristin: Ages 8-12 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Art with Kristin: Ages 8-12 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Mrs. Cafferty for step by step instruction to creating your own masterpiece! This session is for children between the ages of 5-8. Registration required.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Tween Art Club 5:00pm–5:45pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Tween Art Club 5:00pm–5:45pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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: Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.This month we will be experimenting with creating hearts with pastels.
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 Feb 19 2026 Thu DIY Mini Loom Weaving Craft 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Registration Required 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu DIY Mini Loom Weaving Craft 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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: : Make a mini loom craft that is sure to weave its way into your heart! Create a mini loom piece using string, yarn, and ribbon at this fun event. This program is best suited for children ages 6-years-old and older.
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 Feb 24 2026 Tue Nutmeg Newts 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Registration Required 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 Feb 24 2026 Tue Nutmeg Newts 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Grounded by Aisha Saeed.
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 Mar 4 2026 Wed Fairy Tale STEM: The Three Little Pigs 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 Mar 4 2026 Wed Fairy Tale STEM: The Three Little Pigs 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Help the 3 Little Pigs build a sturdy house to keep them safe from the Big Bad Wolf. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat.
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 Mar 10 2026 Tue Tunnel Book Craft 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Registration Required 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 Mar 10 2026 Tue Tunnel Book Craft 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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: : Make a 3D tunnel book with us! Grab some paper, watercolor paints, and glue to make your own unique creation. Will it be cute, silly, spooky, or something unexpected? This program is for kids ages 7-11. 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 Mar 11 2026 Wed Fairy Tale STEM: Hansel and Gretel 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 Mar 11 2026 Wed Fairy Tale STEM: Hansel and Gretel 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Create a sweet trap to save Hansel and Gretel from the witch. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat.
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 Mar 12 2026 Thu Family Craft Night: Farm Animal Fun! 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 Mar 12 2026 Thu Family Craft Night: Farm Animal Fun! 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This month's theme is Farm Animal Fun! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.
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 Mar 14 2026 Sat Hydroponic How To 11:00am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens Upcoming 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 Mar 14 2026 Sat Hydroponic How To 11:00am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens Upcoming 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 "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 Mar 14 2026 Sat Family Flick: Zootopia 2 (PG) 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 Mar 14 2026 Sat Family Flick: Zootopia 2 (PG) 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Film Registration Required Event Details: We can't wait to see you here! Stop by for a showing of Zootopia 2 (PG) with the whole family. Please bring any items the family needs to make your viewing experience cozy. Snacks are not allowed in our Storytime Room.
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 Mar 18 2026 Wed Fairy Tale STEM: Gingerbread Man 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 Mar 18 2026 Wed Fairy Tale STEM: Gingerbread Man 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Build a catapult to launch the Gingerbread Boy over the river and away from the fox. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat.
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 Mar 19 2026 Thu Ocean Portal Craft 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Registration Required 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 Mar 19 2026 Thu Ocean Portal Craft 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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: What will we see outside of your submarine window? Create an undersea scene using beads, pipe cleaners, paper plates, paints, and more. We can't wait to see what your create. For kids ages 5-11. Registration required.
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 Mar 24 2026 Tue Nutmeg Newts 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Registration Required 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 Mar 24 2026 Tue Nutmeg Newts 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 Dogtown by Katherine Applegate.
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 Mar 25 2026 Wed Fairy Tale STEM: Jack and the Beanstalk 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 Mar 25 2026 Wed Fairy Tale STEM: Jack and the Beanstalk 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Help Jack get safely down from the beanstalk. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat.