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Wiggle Worms

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Upcoming
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 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 required. 

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–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 "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

Fairy Tale STEM: Hansel and Gretel

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

What's Next? Book Club

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

While Justice Sleeps: A Thriller by Stacey Abrams

This event is in the "Adults" group

Practice English Conversation

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment!

*Some knowledge of English is recommended.*

¡Únete a nosotros para practicar inglés en un ambiente divertido y cómodo!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Clay Fruit Buttons

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Apples & oranges & pears, oh my! Head on over to the teen room to sculpt your own fruit themed buttons! 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

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 "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

Family Craft Night: Farm Animal Fun!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Rockin' Readers

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

A story time for little musicians! Each story time we'll rotate through a new instrument or song prop- bells & tambourines, rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, scarves and more.

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–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. 

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 "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

Hydroponic How To

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group

Drop-In Collage Bookmarks

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the teen room for a quick drop-in program to craft your own personal bookmarks using old picture books.

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No 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

Family Flick: Zootopia 2 (PG)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Once Upon A Sign Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Upcoming
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. For kids ages 0-5.

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–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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in this session when we will discuss what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, the benefits and risks of using AI, and explain about Chat GPT.

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

Messy Makers: Tinfoil Painting

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Upcoming
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 on aluminum foil! Aprons will be provided but please dress for a mess. For kids ages 2-5. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

FREE Pop-Up Community Naloxone Training

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Elizabeth from the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services will be at the library in Meeting Room 5 from 10:30 - 11:30am providing free pop-up Naloxone training. This is a drop in style training that takes less than 10 minutes!
This event is in the "Teens" group

Manga Club for Teens

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
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

Sensory Playtime

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Most embroidery patterns only require a few basic stitches, and mastering these can make it simple and fun to take on any project.

Join us as we show some basic embroidery stitches beginners should learn.

All supplies provided.