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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.

Open

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...

Open

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...

Open

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!

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...

Open

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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10 am					Reservation Circle of Security 10:00am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Purpose of Meeting This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup 10:00am - 12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a weekly bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.	This event is in the "Children" group. Hydroponic How To 10:00am - 10:30am Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Entrance Hallway Age Group: Children Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife Registration Required Event Details: Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout? Do you have questions on how hydroponics works? Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Central Connecticut Woodturners Pen Turning Workshop 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults, Community Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults, Community Program Type: Education, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn to turn your own pen using a lathe with the Central Connecticut Woodturners. While waiting see demonstrations by wood carvers from Connecticut Woodcarvers AND scrollsaw work by the Southern Scrollsawers!
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1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled CCALC - The Women and the Family Center - Meriden 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Civics & Community, Education, Health & Wellness Event Details: A presentation that will be covering all of the programs that Women and Families offers. The presenters will also focus on their services as a sexual assault center.			This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Words Afoot 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Event Details: Paul will give a reading on a large-screen display with text and illustrations from his website. Readings will include selected works of poetry, fiction, and "walking reflections" written during COVID.	This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Children's Memories of WWII and Wales 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture Event Details: Terry will share his memories (age 4) of the bombing nightmares during the repeated German blitzes of his hometown in Swansea (a primary German target).	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. Drop-In: Hand Flyer Craft 1:00pm - 3:00pm Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Registration Required 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. Closed Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a ribbon flyer that doesn't have to leave your hand to soar at this event. Children will use a wooden ring and ribbon to create a fun ribbon flyer. This event is in the "Adults" group. Life Hacks Series: Spring into Organization with Jessy Hart 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Clutter got you down? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
2 pm					Reservation Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition Meeting 2:30pm - 4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Purpose of Meeting
3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. Homework Help 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education Registration Required Event Details: Head to the teen room for bi-weekly homework assistance. Focus will be placed on catching up on assignments and learning which resources can help with school work.				This event is in the "Teens" group. Yap & Snack 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food/Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh!
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Teddy Bear Clinic with Meriden Health Department 4:30pm - 6:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age Program Type: Education, Games, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services for a Teddy Bear Clinic!
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Informed and In Charge with Girls Inc 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Proudly partnered with Girls Inc.	This event is in the "School Age" group. Media Literacy with Girls Inc. 5:00pm - 6:00pm School Age Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Education, Special Event, Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Calling all girls! Learn how to be internet savvy during this cool learning series. This event is best suited for children ages 5 years old and older, and registration is required for this event.
6 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Nutmeg Newts 6:00pm - 6:45pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Earth Day Hydroponics Talk with Briana Gardner 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Children Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day by learning about hydroponics from expert horticulturalist Briana Gardner. Be ready to ask questions and get curious about this cool scientific process. This event is in the "Adults" group. Read Around the World 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This is a quarterly reading group featuring global literary fiction. We travel through books, getting a glimpse of different countries, cultures and customs. Reservation Meriden Delegation Town Hall 6:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3	This event is in the "Adults" group. Booktok Bookclub 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Holocaust Remembrance Day Event 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we honor and remember all of the people that perished during the Holocaust and other genocides.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Monthly Craft Night: Forever Flowers 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Welcome spring with some self-sustaining plant life! In this craft session, you will create some forever flowers - perfect home décor for those with or without a green thumb! All supplies will be provided.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Informed and In Charge with Girls Inc 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Proudly partnered with Girls Inc.	This event is in the "Adults" group. The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register and Submit your Questions Here

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