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Creating Beats in Ableton Live. Thursday February 12. 6 PM

Creating Beats in Ableton Live

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital Media Lab at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us in the Digital Media Lab as we learn to create beats in Ableton Live! In this program, we will learn to program drum patterns, bass grooves, and keyboard parts using Ableto...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Digital Media Lab as we learn to create beats in Ableton Live! In this program, we will learn to program drum patterns, bass grooves, and keyboard parts using Ableton Live.

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The Amistad Story: Connecticut’s Role in the Fight for Freedom

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

This engaging session takes participants on a journey through the lives of the 53 Africans, how their freedom was interrupted, and how Connecticut played a major role in the abolit...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

This engaging session takes participants on a journey through the lives of the 53 Africans, how their freedom was interrupted, and how Connecticut played a major role in the abolitionist movement.

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Read Around the World

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Travel & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

READ AROUND THE WORLD BOOK GROUP GOES TO IRAQ.This is a quarterly reading group featuring global literary fiction. We travel through books, getting a glimpse of different countries...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Travel & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

READ AROUND THE WORLD BOOK GROUP GOES TO IRAQ.

This is a quarterly reading group featuring global literary fiction. We travel through books, getting a glimpse of different countries, cultures and customs. 

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Life Hacks: The Let Them Theory Book Discussion

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This bestselling book offers readers a new perspective on decision-making, boundaries, and persona...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins.

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Literary Libations: Sipping for a Cause Fundraiser

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Food/Cooking, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Community

Event Details:

Support your library at our second Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser on Friday, March 20th from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy tasting wine, beer, and spirits while listing...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Community
Program Type: Food/Cooking, Special Event
Event Details:

Support your library at our second Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser on Friday, March 20th from 6pm to 9pm. 

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Hydroponic How To

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Food/Cooking, 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?

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

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?

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?

DIY Terrarium

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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?

Dinos 2 U

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

Join Jurassic Classroom for an exploration of real dinosaur fossils! Ask questions, explore, and get a close-up of amazing dinosaur bones from the past. For families with kids of all ages. Teens welcome. Registration recommended.