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Creating Beats in Ableton Live. Thursday February 12. 6 PM

Creating Beats in Ableton Live

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Digital Media Lab at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us in the Digital Media Lab as we learn to create beats in Ableton Live! In this program, we will learn to program drum patterns, bass grooves, and keyboard parts using Ableto...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Digital Media Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us in the Digital Media Lab as we learn to create beats in Ableton Live! In this program, we will learn to program drum patterns, bass grooves, and keyboard parts using Ableton Live.

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The Amistad Story: Connecticut’s Role in the Fight for Freedom

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

This engaging session takes participants on a journey through the lives of the 53 Africans, how their freedom was interrupted, and how Connecticut played a major role in the abolit...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy

Registration Required

Event Details:

This engaging session takes participants on a journey through the lives of the 53 Africans, how their freedom was interrupted, and how Connecticut played a major role in the abolitionist movement.

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Read Around the World

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Travel & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

READ AROUND THE WORLD BOOK GROUP GOES TO IRAQ.This is a quarterly reading group featuring global literary fiction. We travel through books, getting a glimpse of different countries...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Travel & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

READ AROUND THE WORLD BOOK GROUP GOES TO IRAQ.

This is a quarterly reading group featuring global literary fiction. We travel through books, getting a glimpse of different countries, cultures and customs.

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Life Hacks: The Let Them Theory Book Discussion

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This bestselling book offers readers a new perspective on decision-making, boundaries, and persona...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins.

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Literary Libations: Sipping for a Cause Fundraiser

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Food/Cooking, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Community

Event Details:

Support your library at our second Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser on Friday, March 20th from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy tasting wine, beer, and spirits while listing...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Age Group: Adults, Community

Program Type: Food/Cooking, Special Event

Event Details:

Support your library at our second Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser on Friday, March 20th from 6pm to 9pm.

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Time	Sun (9/15)	Mon (9/16)	Tue (9/17)	Wed (9/18)	Thu (9/19)	Fri (9/20)	Sat (9/21)
11 am							Feria del Libro Book Fair 11:00am–3:00pm Closed Registration Required Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Program Type: Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Games, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our first-ever Feria del Libro (Book Fair): Must-read classics and the latest work from Latin American and Latino authors. Books for all ages. Scavenger Hunt, StoryWalk®, Photo Booth, and other activities. Story Walk 11:00am–3:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Entrance Hallway Program Type: Bilingual, Special Event Event Details: Un StoryWalk® es una forma innovadora de hacer que personas de todas las edades salgan a caminar mientras leen libros ilustrados infantiles.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group CCALC - The Reluctant Soldier, by Mark Perlman 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: Mr. Perlman's book, The Reluctant Soldier, is the fictional story of an African American teacher experiencing the historical events of the first half of the century.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled CCALC - The Climate Crisis: It's Much Worse Than We Thought 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, Education, Nature/Wildlife Event Details: Richard will talk about all sorts of things that have happened that we did not expect to happen, and that have brought us past the tipping point.	This event is in the "Community" group UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Tabling 1:00pm–3:00pm Community This event is in the "Community" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Entrance Hallway Age Group: Community Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Event Details: This is a monthly informational session about the UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. The goal is to answer general questions about nutrition ( "UConn EFNEP Nutrition Corner") and to sign up those who are interested in UConn
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World–with Nate Klemp, PhD 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Here
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Topics: Files Types & Saving Files 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: In this session, you will understand file formats and what they are used for, how to save a document as a PDF, and how to name and save a document to a specific place. Some computer experience is recommended.			This event is in the "Adults" group Practice English Conversation 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Bilingual, Education Registration Required Event Details: Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended.
4 pm				Lotería : Pura Belpré 4:00pm–5:00pm Closed Registration Required Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Program Type: Bilingual, Education, Games Registration Required Event Details: Like Bingo? You'll love Lotería! Join us for a special version of the popular Mexican card game as we celebrate the work of pioneer Children's Librarian Pura Belpré.
5 pm
6 pm			"Encanto" Película en español 6:00pm–8:00pm Closed Registration Required Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Program Type: Bilingual, Film Registration Required Event Details: Join us to watch the popular film Encanto in Spanish. Acompáñanos para ver la película Encanto en español. ¡Programa divertido para toda la familia!
7 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group A Deep Dive in Character Development with Global Sensation Liane Moriarty 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 Here