This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon CCALC - Twelve Drug-Free Approaches to Manage Pain 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon CCALC - Twelve Drug-Free Approaches to Manage Pain 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: Pain happens to everyone. No one is exempt. Whether acute or chronic, join us and learn drug-free approaches to manage pain.
This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 20 2026 Mon New Music Mondays 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 20 2026 Mon New Music Mondays 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Music Event Details: Come listen to this month’s recently released music or music that it new to you! Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Manga Club for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Manga Club for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Do you love manga? Join the manga club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime and meet like-minded folks. Attendees will get to check out any new manga additions before anyone else!
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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Baby Rave 10:30am–11:15am 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 22 2026 Wed Baby Rave 10:30am–11:15am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Music Registration Required Event Details: Party likes it's 1990! Dance with us to fast music with fun lights!Ms. Lydia and Ms. Holly will DJ the party! Come dressed in your best dancing fit!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 22 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 22 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 22 2026 Wed CCALC - Shostakovich & Stalin's Terror 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed CCALC - Shostakovich & Stalin's Terror 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: Join us for a lecture on the music of the great composer Dimitri Shostakovich and his terrifying life during Stalin's "Great Terror". Dr. Rex will focus on his mighty Fifth Symphony.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Recycled Robots 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 22 2026 Wed Recycled Robots 6:00pm–7:00pm 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, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day by making a robot from a toilet paper tube, aluminum foil and leftover craft supplies!This program is open to children and families of all ages. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Booktok Bookclub 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Booktok Bookclub 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Open 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Crafty Critters: Frog Felt Plushies 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Crafty Critters: Frog Felt Plushies 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Head to the teen room to create your own adorable or creepy frog plushie! We will be using sewing techniques for this program. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Adult Monthly Craft Night - Rustic Paper Bag Star 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Adult Monthly Craft Night - Rustic Paper Bag Star 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Add a new decorative element to your house by joining us to create a rustic paper bag star.Paint pens and stamps will be provided for personalization/embellishment of your star.All supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Sensory Family Flick: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants ( PG) 6:00pm–7:45pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Sensory Family Flick: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants ( PG) 6:00pm–7:45pm Children Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Film Registration Required Event Details: Come as you are to our sensory friendly showing of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (PG). We will lower the sound, have the subtitles on and keep the lights on.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup 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 24 2026 Fri Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open 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 Apr 24 2026 Fri Yap & Snack 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Yap & Snack 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food/Cooking, Special Event Event Details: Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh!This is a free, drop-in event for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
Apr 25 2026 Sat Meriden Land Trust Hosts Riverside Reptiles 12:00pm–2:00pm Apr 25 2026 Sat Meriden Land Trust Hosts Riverside Reptiles 12:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Purpose of Meeting Community outreach and education.
Apr 27 2026 Mon Office of Early Childhood - ICC Meeting 9:30am–2:30pm Apr 27 2026 Mon Office of Early Childhood - ICC Meeting 9:30am–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Purpose of Meeting This is a meeting with our Stakeholders that is required by IDEA and is open to the public
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon American Job Center Tabling 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon American Job Center Tabling 12:00pm–2:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon CCALC - Courageous Choices - Stories of Resiliency in Teen Mothering 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon CCALC - Courageous Choices - Stories of Resiliency in Teen Mothering 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: A deeply personal conversation about the realities, challenges and triumphs of teen motherhood.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Matinee Monday: The Visitor (2007) 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Matinee Monday: The Visitor (2007) 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Film Registration Required Event Details: Nearly a decade before Tom McCarthy was showered with awards for Spotlight, he wrote and directed a beautiful film in 2007 called The Visitor. The independent film stars Richard Jenkins, in a role that earned him his first Oscar nomination.
Apr 27 2026 Mon Meriden Library Board of Trustees 4:30pm–5:30pm Apr 27 2026 Mon Meriden Library Board of Trustees 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Nutmeg Newts: The Carrefour Curse All Day 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 28 2026 Tue Nutmeg Newts: The Carrefour Curse All Day Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 March 24th through April 28th. The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Classics Clique Movie 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Classics Clique Movie 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Film Registration Required Event Details: This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Wiggle Worms 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Wiggle Worms 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: 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 Busy Bees Playtime. Registration is required for this event.