This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Apr 13 2026 Mon STEAM Seed Bomb Launcher 11:00am–11:45am 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 Apr 13 2026 Mon STEAM Seed Bomb Launcher 11:00am–11:45am School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon American Job Center Tabling 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon American Job Center Tabling 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon CCALC - My Life in the Arts 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon CCALC - My Life in the Arts 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Event Details: Mr. Sanders will discuss his history in the entertainment business, having performed in venues world-wide for over 30 years.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Tech Topics: Digital Decluttering 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Tech Topics: Digital Decluttering 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a digital Spring cleaning session where we will get rid of excess digital clutter in your online accounts and on your phone!
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Holocaust Remembrance Day Event 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Holocaust Remembrance Day Event 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we honor and remember all of the people that perished during the Holocaust and other genocides.
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 Apr 14 2026 Tue DIY Terrarium 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue DIY Terrarium 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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.
Apr 14 2026 Tue VITA Free Tax Assistance 5:00pm–8:00pm Apr 14 2026 Tue VITA Free Tax Assistance 5:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance Event Details: The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.This program offers:
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register Here
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Bouncing Bunnies Spring Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Bouncing Bunnies Spring Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Bouncing bunnies, it's springtime!Celebrate spring arriving with special songs, dancing, stories, and more all revolving around bouncing bunnies.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Busy Bees Playtime 11:00am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Busy Bees Playtime 11:00am–11:30am 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 program. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed CCALC - When the Connecticut River Decided the Revolution 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed CCALC - When the Connecticut River Decided the Revolution 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Event Details: We know the Connecticut River divides Red Sox and Yankees fans, but did you know it also determined Connecticut's revolutionary outlook?
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Giant Beaded Pool Noodle Flower 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Giant Beaded Pool Noodle Flower 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed World Art Day: Community Drawing Drop-In 2:00pm–6:45pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed World Art Day: Community Drawing Drop-In 2:00pm–6:45pm Teens 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Yarn Darlings 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Draw Your Own Pokemon 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Draw Your Own Pokemon 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu CCALC - Book Discussion II : The River is Waiting, by Wally Lamb 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu CCALC - Book Discussion II : The River is Waiting, by Wally Lamb 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Event Details: This heart-breaking novel follows the grueling path of a man whose addiction leads to the accidental death of his two year old son. He is incarcerated for three years with all of the cruelty and amends that prison brings.
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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Drop-In Friendship Bracelets 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Drop-In Friendship Bracelets 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Teen Art Club: Disco Ball Painting 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Teen Art Club: Disco Ball Painting 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens 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 "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults 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?
Apr 16 2026 Thu Parent & Caregiver Information Session: A Guide to Autism Hosted by Meriden Early Learning Connection A Local Governance Partner 6:00pm–7:00pm Apr 16 2026 Thu Parent & Caregiver Information Session: A Guide to Autism Hosted by Meriden Early Learning Connection A Local Governance Partner 6:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Purpose of Meeting Join us for an informative and supportive information session designed to help parents and caregivers better understand autism and how to support their child’s growth, progress, and access supportive resources.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens Open 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 Apr 17 2026 Fri Daffodil Suncatchers 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 Apr 17 2026 Fri Daffodil Suncatchers 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Growing Together with Meriden Early Start 10:30am–12:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Growing Together with Meriden Early Start 10:30am–12:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Growing Together is a fun and interactive parent and child workshop led by Meriden Early Start’s Parent Ambassadors. Families will enjoy hands-on activities that build meaningful connections, and support early learning.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Pint Sized Scientists 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool 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 Apr 20 2026 Mon Pint Sized Scientists 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: oin Miss Holly for some science fun! Each program will be hands-on, messy activities focused on different scientific topics. This month we are learning about how seeds germinate.