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Decorate a Rhythm Box

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Music

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age

Event Details:

Decorate your very own rhythm box and create some fun music after it has dried.

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate your very own rhythm box and create some fun music after it has dried.

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Life Hacks: Travel Planning on a Budget

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Travel & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Working on planning a summer trip? Booked one already? Haven't started planning anything yet?No worries! In this presentation, we will discuss how to travel and make the most of it...

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Travel & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Working on planning a summer trip? Booked one already? Haven't started planning anything yet?

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The Kenn Morr Band

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Community

Event Details:

The Kenn Morr Band will be performing at the Meriden Public Library on May 10th! Their latest release, “Still Shining” was recorded at Sandy Brook Studios in Colebrook, CT, the alb...

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults, Community
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Kenn Morr Band will be performing at the Meriden Public Library on May 10th!

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Connecticut Cryptids

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Nature/Wildlife

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join author Patrick Scalisi and artist Valerie Ruby-Omen for a talk about their book, Connecticut Cryptids.Pat and Val have done extensive research on creature folklore from t...

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join author Patrick Scalisi and artist Valerie Ruby-Omen for a talk about their book, Connecticut Cryptids.

Pat and Val have done extensive research on creature folklore from throughout the state.

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Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

CCALC - Book Discussion III: James, by Percival Everett

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Castle Craig Adult Learning Center
Event Details:

James is based on Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn, but is told from Jim's point of view.

The book deals with slavery and contains horror and humor. The slaves speak in a dialect, as well as correct English. 

What's Next? Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

May: Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Nutmeg Newts

6:00pm - 6:45pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

Booktok Bookclub

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

What's Next? Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

June: The Last He Told Me by Laura Dave

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Booktok Bookclub

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Hollywood Book Discussion: Marilyn Monroe

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in the Golden Age of Hollywood? Have you always wanted to learn more about the life of legendary icon, Marilyn Monroe?

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Hollywood Book Discussion: Marlon Brando

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in the Golden Age of Hollywood? Have you always wanted to learn more about the life of legendary leading man, Marlon Brando?

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.