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Jane Austen: Trivia

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Education, Games

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!Whether you're a devoted Austen fan or just curious about her enduring charm, the...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talk, Education, Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of literature’s most beloved authors—Jane Austen!

Text beside illustration of audio workstation reads: Recording and Editing Podcasts. Thursday, December 18 at 6 PM.

Recording and Editing Podcasts

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Digital Media Lab at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Come to the Digital Media Lab to learn the basics of recording and editing an audio podcast! In this program, we will discuss recording a voice in Pro Tools, editing recorded audio...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Digital Media Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come to the Digital Media Lab to learn the basics of recording and editing an audio podcast!

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Life Hacks Series: Time Management

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Health & Wellness, Tax & Finance

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Do you struggle with getting everything on your to do list done in a timely manner?Join us for an informative session on personal time management, when we will go over tips and str...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Tax & Finance

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you struggle with getting everything on your to do list done in a timely manner?

Three Kings Day Celebration January 4, 2026 Image shows three camels and three men in silhouette with a blue starry background

3 Kings Day Celebration

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Bilingual, Holiday, Special Event

Age Group:

Community

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of music, refreshments, and gifts for children ages 8 and under.TOY DRIVE: The Meriden Public Library is collecting new toys until Saturday, January 3, 202...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Community

Program Type: Bilingual, Holiday, Special Event

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of music, refreshments, and gifts for children ages 8 and under.

TOY DRIVE: The Meriden Public Library is collecting new toys until Saturday, January 3, 2026.

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Time	Sun (12/24)	Mon (12/25)	Tue (12/26)	Wed (12/27)	Thu (12/28)	Fri (12/29)	Sat (12/30)
10 am				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Pigeon and Duckling Puppet Craft 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 Project Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Ring in the New Year with our book besties Pigeon and Duckling! The Pigeon may not be allowed to drive the bus, but he is allowed to be a craft.		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "School Age" group Pete the Cat Crown Craft 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers, School Age Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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 Project Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, School Age Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Ring in the New Year with our book Bestie Pete the Cat! Kiddos will be cool as cats wearing the crown they make at this special crafting event.
11 am					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Cancelled - Black Bears In Connecticut Presentation for Kids - Cancelled 11:00am–12:00pm Children, School Age Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-5 \| Registration Required
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm					This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Harry Potter Wand and Floating Candle Craft 2:30pm–3:30pm 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 Project Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Ring in the New Year with our Book Bestie Harry Potter! Participants will have a magical time painting their own wands and creating a floating candle at this event.
3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Community" group New Year's Celebration Loteria for All Ages 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults, Community Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Adults, Community Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special New Year's Day celebration with the Mexican card game Lotería. Holiday refreshments will be provided. Registration requested.	This event is in the "School Age" group South Meriden Spring Baseball Registration 3:00pm–5:00pm School Age This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Entrance Hallway Age Group: School Age Program Type: Games Event Details: 2024 SPRING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Registration open to Meriden residents and surrounding town
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Dogman Perler Beads Craft 5:30pm–6:30pm 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: zChildren's Program Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Ring in the New Year with our book bestie, Dogman! Join us for an all out fun Perler Bead craft where participants will have the option to make a Dogman or Lil’ Petey keychain.		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 Video Game Club 5:00pm–8:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed 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 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, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Drop-in to the library on Thursday nights for video game club! We will be taking turns playing on the Nintendo Switch. Board games and coloring sheets will be provided while waiting for your turn!
6 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Matt Mathews Magic Show 6:30pm–8:00pm 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 1+2+3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Other, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a night filled with magic and laughs with Matt Matthews! At the end of this fun, interactive show kids will learn how to do a magic trick! For ages 4-9.