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Winter Ornaments

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint and assemble your own set of 3D wood ornaments—snowman, mittens, and hot cocoa!


Customize with your choice of paint colors, then glue the layers to create gift-worthy, tree-ready winter decor.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Ping Pong Lanterns

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

Create a colorful mini lantern for yourself or someone else as a gift. For kids ages 6-12. Registration required. 

Participants must arrive in the first 15 minutes to secure their spot.

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

Once Upon A Sign Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn American Sign Language at this revolving storytime built for birth-5. Miss Holly will teach signs for animals, shapes, colors, and more throughout our story and songs. Stay after for Busy Bees Playtime. 

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

Busy Bees Playtime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. 

This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jane Austen: Book Discussion

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Messy Makers: Yarn Painting

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with yarn. Aprons will be provided but please come dressed to get messy. 

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

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: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jane Austen: Movie Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Education, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!

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

Wiggle Worms

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
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. Registration is Required for this event.

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

Busy Bees Playtime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. 

This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jane Austen: Trivia

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Education, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Yarn Darlings

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

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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Girls Inc Teen Circle

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Pull up a chair for this month’s teen circle with Girls Inc. Youth grades 7-12 are invited to come talk about speaking up for what matters, managing money, and building valuable life skills.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime Stars

6:00pm–7:15pm
Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come as you are and join Miss Melissa for a fun evening filled with stories, songs, dancing and puppets.

Stick around afterwards for a craft the whole family can enjoy.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Booktok Bookclub

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Art Club: Color Theory

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

Come to this month’s teen art club to learn all about the color wheel and color theory. We will be focusing on how to mix colors out of primary colors. 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Do you struggle with using computers – such as with typing, operating a computer mouse, using an application such as Microsoft Word, saving a file, navigating a web browser to search online, and/or creating an email account?

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Craft Night: Holiday Magic!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
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 Holiday Magic! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Recording and Editing Podcasts

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Digital Media Lab to learn the basics of recording and editing an audio podcast!

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

Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup

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

Join us for our bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Kit Kat Taste Test

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

How much do you love free candy? Enough to blind test mystery flavors? Come to the teen room if you think your taste buds can handle it. 

This is a free, drop-in program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Joy Blooms Winter Fun Concert

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Why does everyone like Frosty the Snowman so much? Because he's so cool!  Joy Blooms brings a program of music and movement for children and their families, to celebrate the Winter Season!

This event is in the "Teens" group

New Music Mondays

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

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

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.