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Wiggle Worms Session 2

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Education, Storytime & Early Learning
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.

Your All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

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Instructional Chess Program

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please register here.

Rainbow Roundtable

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: LGBTQ+
Registration Required
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.

Come hang out in a welcoming environment with like-minded folks.

White Memorial Conservation Center: Wildlife Outside Your Window

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

You don’t need to travel any further than your local natural area or even your backyard to find some amazing biodiversity. Did you know we have over 20,000 animal species in CT?

American Job Center Table

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,300 AJCs, funded by the U.S.

Family Storytime

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

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome.

Thrifting with Paige

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Paige to learn all about thrifting and capsule wardrobes!

Learn local spots, how to find the best deals and why thrifting is not only worth it but important for the environment!

Lil Coquíes Bilingual Storytime

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

Join Miss Katerina for Lil Coquíes bilingual storytime filled with music, stories, and Spanish language discovery for your little one!

Siblings are welcome.

YA Yabbies Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love Reading but struggle to pick out or finish a book? Join YA Yabbies to read fantastic YA stories.

Snag next month's pick, How We Ricochet by Faith Gardner.

Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults, All Ages, Community
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages, Community
Program Type: Education, Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the most intense rivalry in American sports - maybe the world.

Teen Movie Matinee

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Vote to pick which movie is shown at the bi-weekly Teen Movie Matinee!

Saturday Family Flicks

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family feature Elemental (Rated PG)! Cozy up and bring something comfortable to sit on.

Registration is requested, but not required.

Selling Online 101

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

Have you ever wondered how to transform your excess items into extra income? Look no further!

Graphic Godzilla Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join YA Graphic Godzilla to read fantastic YA comics, graphic novels and manga.

Snag next month's pick, Graceling by Kristin Cashore and illustrated by Gareth Hinds

Paper Mache Bowls

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to paint a bowl made out of paper mache.

This event is best suited for children 5 years-old and older and siblings are welcome. Registration required.

Introduction to Korean Martial Arts with Valentin Karate

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun filled time! Master Valentin will guide students through basic moves giving them an introduction to Korean martial arts.

Wiggle Worms Session 1

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Education, Storytime & Early Learning
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.

Wiggle Worms Session 2

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Education, Storytime & Early Learning
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.

Instructional Chess Program

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please register here.

LEGO Mosaic Party with Conn Lug

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come create a beautiful Lego mosaic to be put on display in the library for all to enjoy!

Conn Lug the Lego enthusiast group will be here to assist in creating a beautiful mosaic for our library.

Table Top Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come play a couple rounds of your favorite board game and enjoy some snacks.

Check out our new to us boardgames!