Upcoming Events

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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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Kit Kat Taste Test

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking
Event Details:

How much do you love free candy? Enough to blind test mystery flavors? Come to the teen room if you think your taste buds can handle it. 

This is a free, drop-in program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. 

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. 

Hydroponic How To

11:00am–11:30am
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.

Make Your Own Cannoli (for Teens!)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exploration of food and cooking! This January, we’re making a delicious dessert- air fried cannoli! Non air fried options are available if needed. 

Make Your Own Cannoli (for Kids!)

2:30pm–4:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Food/Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exploration of food and cooking! This January, we’re making a delicious dessert- air fried cannoli! Non air fried options are available if needed. 

This program is for kids ages 5-11 and their grown-up. 

Hydroponic How To

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
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.

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. 

Hydroponic How To

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.