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Digital Media Lab Open House

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Workshop

Age Group:

Community

Event Details:

The Digital Media Lab is now open! Join us for an open house to learn about all the amazing things you can create using our state of the art Digital Media Lab. We have all the soft...

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Age Group: Community

Program Type: Special Event, Workshop

Event Details:

The Digital Media Lab is now open! Join us for an open house to learn about all the amazing things you can create using our state of the art Digital Media Lab.

Augusta Curtis Concert Band Winter Concert

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Holiday, Music

Age Group:

Community

Event Details:

The Augusta Curtis Concert Band will perform their winter concert at the MPL on Wednesday, December 10th.The band is made up approximately 40 local amateur musicians. The concert i...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Community

Program Type: Holiday, Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Augusta Curtis Concert Band will perform their winter concert at the MPL on Wednesday, December 10th.

Winter Ornaments

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Holiday

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Paint and assemble your own set of 3D wood ornaments—snowman, mittens, and hot cocoa!Customize with your choice of paint colors, then glue the layers to create gift-worthy, tree-re...

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday

Registration Required

Event Details:

Paint and assemble your own set of 3D wood ornaments—snowman, mittens, and hot cocoa!

Customize with your choice of paint colors, then glue the layers to create gift-worthy, tree-ready winter decor.

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!

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All Day	Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile Description: Closed for Christmas Day
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.	Reservation CT State Chess Association Tournament 10:00am–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
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
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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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Coloring Club 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to relax and unwind by coloring various designs! All coloring supplies will be provided. 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	This event is in the "Teens" group Gingerbread House Competition 3:00pm–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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Do you have the crafting chops to beat out the competition in this gingerbread house decorating showdown?	This event is in the "Teens" group New Years Celebration 3:00pm–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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games, Other, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Come celebrate the New Year at the library! Take a look back at 2023 as we look forward to 2024!
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 "Teens" group Trading Card Game Club 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: Games Registration Required Event Details: Bring your friends and your cards and challenge each other to a duel. Don't forget your duplicate cards for trading. Players of Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon Trading Card Game, Yu-Gi-Oh! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Classics Clique 6:00pm–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: Author Talk, 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Manga Club 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: Book Club, Other, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Do you love manga? Join the Manga Club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet like-minded people and work on fun projects. 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.

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