Closed Saturday and Monday for Memorial Day

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24th and Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th at 9:30am. 

 

 

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Storytelling

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

Join Molly the therapy dog to practice your storytelling skills with disability awareness picture books.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Playtime

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities. 

Registration is required to best accommodate sensory requests. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Family Storytime

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

Join Miss Melissa for a fun-filled storytime with music, stories, movement, and crafts.

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Bubble Art Flowers

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

Come to the teen room to experiment with different colors to make your own bubble art flowers.

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:

Join us to create this beautiful northern lights scenery on an upcycled cd!

All supplies will be included.

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Community" group.

Girl Scout Gold Award Presentation

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Community
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Through this program, Girl Scouts will learn about the Gold Award and begin planning for their own through a presentation and vision board activity. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Tin Foil Boat Challenge

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

Brainstorm and build your own boat using only aluminum foil. Will your boat be able to withstand the weight of its cargo?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Craft Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
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 Outer Space!

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

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
Open
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rainbow Roundtable

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, LGBTQ+
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related.

Chat as you complete a craft!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come color away your stress in a soothing atmosphere! 

We will provide markers, colored pencils, coloring sheets, coloring books, and bookmarks.

This event is in the "High School" group.

Achievement Unlocked: Graduation Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm
High School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Food/Cooking, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all upcoming graduates!

You leveled up! Celebrate with cake, pizza and a craft at the library!

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Take & Make: Father's Day Cards

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the teen room to grab a take & make kit to create a card for Father’s day.

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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a family craft night that is sure to be a grand time.

This month's theme is pets! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.

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:

Join us this month to create your very own book page wreath! It's sure to make a stunning addition to any home entrance.

All supplies will be provided.

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.

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:

Join us this month to create your very own book page wreath! It's sure to make a stunning addition to any home entrance.

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Needlepoint Pixel Art

2:30pm - 4:00pm
School Age
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try your hand at a new craft and create your very own unique bookmark.

Using a plastic needle and canvas, participants can create their own pixel art bookmark.

We'll provide some templates or you can design your own.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Community" group.

Pride at the Library

10:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults, Community
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Adults, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Holiday, LGBTQ+, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our community celebrates with Pride!

Join us for a safe and inclusive fun day celebrating LGBTQIA+ community members.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Layered Wooden Star Wreath Craft

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop led by Erin Putzig of MBS Mobile DIY Studio. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Drop-In Paper Pokémon Puppet

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, School Age
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who's that Pokémon?

Craft your favorite starter Pokémon out of paper at this fun event.

Children are welcomed to use paper, glue, and popsicle sticks to create two puppets to play with.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rainbow Roundtable

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, LGBTQ+
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related.

Chat as you complete a craft!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Make Your Own Travel Game Board

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: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tic-tac-toe and checkers too! Design a game just for you.

Children will have the chance to create their own game with a small zipper pouch, paint pens, and game pieces.