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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...

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.

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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.

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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...

Full

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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9 am		Closing Labor Day 9:30am–5:00pm Branches: Meriden Public Library
10 am				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Bluey Bash 10:30am–11:15am 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music, Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: G'day, friends! Join us for a fun Bluey themed party including stories, crafts, and music. We can't wait to see you here. This event is open to children ages birth through 5-years-old, and registration is required for this event.
11 am							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 Hydroponic How To 11:00am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Entrance Hallway Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Nature/Wildlife Event Details: Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout? Do you have questions on how hydroponics works? Or questions about the plants in the hydroponic garden? Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Spooky Jack-o'-Lanterns 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Art & Crafts, Holiday Registration Required Event Details: Join MommysBoardSilly to paint, glue, and embellish your own spooky jack-o'-lantern! Add a glowing FAUX candle & you'll have a perfect early start to your Halloween decorating!
2 pm							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 Pinecone Painting 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, 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 "Preschool" 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, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a colorful masterpiece using pinecones as paintbrushes. Participants will paint a piece of cardstock with paint and a pinecone at this event. Aprons will be provided, but please wear clothes to get messy in.
3 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group Monthly Movie: Turtles All the Way Down 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: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Film Registration Required Event Details: Come to the teen room for our monthly movie and some popcorn. This month we will be watching ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ a romantic drama following Aza, as she struggles with OCD while trying to find happiness and love.
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sensory Playtime 5:00pm–6:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age 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 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Program Type: Games, Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a sensory-friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing. Stations include storytime, a craft, and interactive playtime.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Civics & Community Registration Required Event Details: Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard! Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. High school attendees will receive one hour of community service.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Computación Básica: Cómo Empezar 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: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Bilingual, Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Aprenda los conceptos básicos de cómo usar una computadora y praticar el uso del ratón. Programa en español. This event is in the "Teens" group Rainbow Roundtable 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: LGBTQ+ Registration Required Event Details: The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group STEAM Bottle Cap Spinner 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Spin yourself right round at this fun STEAM program. Participants will use bottle caps, hot glue, a q-tip, and paper to create a mini spinner. Stay to test the spinner out on a fun flat racing course. This event is in the "Teens" group Trading Card Club 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 be prepared to duel! Don't forget your duplicate cards for trading.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer 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