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Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.

A craft will follow after the end of storytime.

Pre-School Pirate Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Argh matey! It is national Speak Like a Pirate Day!

What better way to celebrate than a party at the library. We will have a pirate themed storytime with fun music and crafts after.

Family Pirate Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Music, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ahoy families! Join us at the library to celebrate National Speak Like a Pirate Day with fun music, crafts, and games.

Drop-In Book Bracelets

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by to make your very own book bracelet featuring picture book covers from Pura Belpré Award winners.

Participants will string a tiny book and beads onto their bracelet to make something uniquely their own.

Feria del Libro Book Fair

11:00am - 3:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our first-ever Feria del Libro (Book Fair): Must-read classics and the latest work from Latin American and Latino authors. Books for all ages. Scavenger Hunt, StoryWalk®, Photo Booth, and other activities.

Messy Makers : Splatter Painting

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come get messy with us!

This month we're trying out splatter painting!

We'll provide aprons, but please come in clothes you don't' mind getting messy!

For ages 2-5.

Repurpose: Book Hedgehog

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use simple folding techniques to make a decorative hedgehog out of damaged books!

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.

A craft will follow after the end of storytime.

Together We Rock

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, All Ages, Community
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, All Ages, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Together We Rock!!

Paint your own rock to add into our brand new Meriden Public Library Courtyard. This programming is open to people of all ages and abilities.

Monthly Adult Craft Night - Papel Picado

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the United States. 

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.

A craft will follow after the end of storytime.

Lego Block Party

10:00am - 2:00pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Imagination and creation combine at our Lego Block Party!

Get creative and make something to put on display in the library all month long.

For ages 6-11.

DIY Flower Crown and Wand

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

Get yourself spooky season ready at this fun crafting event.

Participants will have the chance to make their own flower crown and fairy wand.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.

A craft will follow after the end of storytime.

Teen Art Club: Monochrome Art

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Paige to learn how to apply color in your art.

This session focuses on using your favorite color in a monochrome painting.

Monthly Adult Craft Night - Pressed Flower Suncatchers

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love to look at flowers year round?

Come to this month's craft night and make a pressed flower suncatcher to hang in your home.

All supplies will be provided.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.

A craft will follow after the end of storytime.

Family Craft Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
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 months theme is Spooktacular Fun!

Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.

Drop-In 3-D Paper Pumpkin Craft

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop in to make a pumpkin as cute as you for your very own pumpkin patch!

Children will use paper strips, glue, and pipe cleaners to create their own 3-D paper pumpkin.

Messy Makers : Blow Paint Monsters

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come get messy with us!

This month we're making blow paint monsters!

We'll provide aprons, but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy!

For ages 2-5.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing, and more.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.

A craft will follow after the end of storytime.

Repurpose: Abstract Pumpkin

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create an abstract pumpkin using a paint resistant technique that utilizes old yarn.

Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead

4:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Food/Cooking, Holiday, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about and observe this beautiful holiday celebrated in Mexico and parts of Central and South America on November 1st and 2nd.

This celebration will include: 

Preschool Halloween Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Holiday, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our fun-filled Preschool Halloween Party!

Come and enjoy games, crafts and a Halloween parade around the library.

Costumes are encouraged. Bring your own treat bag, or make one at the party.