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Digital Media Lab Open House

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Workshop

Age Group:

Community

Event Details:

The Digital Media Lab is now open! Join us for an open house to learn about all the amazing things you can create using our state of the art Digital Media Lab. We have all the soft...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

The Digital Media Lab is now open! Join us for an open house to learn about all the amazing things you can create using our state of the art Digital Media Lab.

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Augusta Curtis Concert Band Winter Concert

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Holiday, Music

Age Group:

Community

Event Details:

The Augusta Curtis Concert Band will perform their winter concert at the MPL on Wednesday, December 10th.The band is made up approximately 40 local amateur musicians. The concert i...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Holiday, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Augusta Curtis Concert Band will perform their winter concert at the MPL on Wednesday, December 10th.

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Winter Ornaments

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Holiday

Age Group:

Adults

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-re...

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.

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Jane Austen: Trivia

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Education, Games

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!Whether you're a devoted Austen fan or just curious about her enduring charm, the...

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!

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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. 

LEGO Free Build

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Come chill before winter break and build some amazing Lego creations. Any finished creations will be put on display. This is a free, drop-in program for kids ages 3+.

STEAM Snow Dough

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

There's no dough like snow dough!

Create, investigate, and play with snow dough during this fun event.

This program is best suited for children ages 5-years-old and older with siblings welcome.

Messy Makers: Car 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 with cars. Aprons will be provided but please come dressed to get messy. 

STEAM DIY Bouncy Balls

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a bouncy ball unique to you at this fun event. Participants will use scientific reaction to create a bouncy ball. Stick around to test out how far and how tall your bouncy ball can go.

Pint Sized Scientists

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: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for some science fun! Each program will be hands-on, messy activities focused on different scientific topics. This month we are making cork boats.