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Fingerpainting Flowers

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to paint your own colorful spring flowers using washable paint! For kids ages 1-5. Dress for a mess. Registration required. 

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

Tunnel Book Craft

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

: Make a 3D tunnel book with us! Grab some paper, watercolor paints, and glue to make your own unique creation. Will it be cute, silly, spooky, or something unexpected? This program is for kids ages 7-11. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Clay Fruit Buttons

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Apples & oranges & pears, oh my! Head on over to the teen room to sculpt your own fruit themed buttons! 

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

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: Farm Animal Fun!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
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 month's theme is Farm Animal Fun! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Drop-In Collage Bookmarks

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the teen room for a quick drop-in program to craft your own personal bookmarks using old picture books.

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Messy Makers: Tinfoil 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 on aluminum foil! Aprons will be provided but please dress for a mess. For kids ages 2-5. Registration required. 

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 "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:

Most embroidery patterns only require a few basic stitches, and mastering these can make it simple and fun to take on any project.

Join us as we show some basic embroidery stitches beginners should learn.

All supplies provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Yarn Darlings

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty we can help you. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Art Club: Tunnel Books

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

Join us for our monthly teen art club to learn how to make your own tunnel book. Using layers of paper you will create your own whimsical art.
 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween Art Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.

This month we will be experimenting with watercolors to make daffodils.

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

Ocean Portal Craft

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

What will we see outside of your submarine window? Create an undersea scene using beads, pipe cleaners, paper plates, paints, and more. We can't wait to see what your create. For kids ages 5-11. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Egg Carton Critters

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative and make some cute critters out of egg cartons and a variety of craft supplies. All ages welcome. Registration required. 

Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat.

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 "Teens" group

Crafty Critters: Beaded Plants

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Using beads and craft wire you will create your own forever plant to usher in spring.

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

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

Frog and Toad Finger Puppet

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate friendship with picture book friends, Frog and Toad! Make your own Frog and Toad puppets out of felt and glue at this fun event. Stay after to listen to a classic story featuring the iconic duo. We can't wait to see what you create.

This event is in the "Children" group

Drop-In Paper Bag Kite Craft

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Spring is here! Fly out of the library with the paper bag kite you create using dotters, streamers, paper bags, a popsicle stick, and string. This is a free, drop-in program for kids of all ages. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Bunny Portraits

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate spring by making your own bunny portrait with recycled materials like egg cartons and cardboard.

This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mandala Tote Bags

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own canvas tote bag decorated with mandala stencils and words of affirmation.

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

Easter Egg Slime

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get egg-cited about slime!

Create sparkly slime and take it home in a plastic egg.

Come dressed for a mess. The program is for children ages 7-11 and registration is required.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Messy Makers: Bubble Wrap 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 flowers using bubble wrap! Aprons will be provided but please come dressed to get messy.

Registration required. For kids ages 2-5.

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: Multi-Purpose Room 6
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

Family Craft Night: Outrageous Oceans

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
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 month's theme is Outrageous Oceans! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.

This event is in the "Children" 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

Daffodil Suncatchers

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

Celebrate spring by making a daffodil suncatcher. Make one to brighten up your home and another to help decorate the bookmobile for the Daffodil Festival.

Registration required. Open to families and children of all ages.