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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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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:

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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.
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2 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group Take & Make: Book Page Ghosts 2:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Art & Crafts Event Details: Come to the teen room to snag a take & make kit to create a cute ghost out of old book pages. This is a free, drop-in event. No 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 Drop-In Egg Carton Ghost Portraits 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: Stop by the library to create a spooky portrait! Participants will use egg cartons, paint, paper, markers, and glue to create a unique ghost all their own. Aprons will be provided, but please come in clothes to get messy.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Life 101: How Do I Pay A Bill? 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group 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 Event Details: Help! I have a bill and I don’t know what to do! Learn all about how to pay a bill and why you should during this month’s Life 101 class. This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required.		This event is in the "Teens" group Diamond Art Ghost Coasters 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: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come to the teen room to create the cutest diamond art ghost coasters! Registration requested. This program is for teens between the ages of 12-18 and in grades 6-12.
4 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group Reading Buddies- Teen Sign Up 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens, High School Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department - Tables Age Group: Teens, High School Program Type: Education Registration Required Event Details: Pick your book, pick your buddy and start reading! Reading Buddies allows elementary students to practice reading with a teen buddy. This program is intended for teens in high school and school aged children in grades 3 through 5.
5 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Family Feud 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group 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 Event Details: Survey says…you should come to the teen room to battle it out with your chosen teen family in Family Feud. This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required.
6 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 Sensory Family Flick: Elio (PG) 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Film Registration Required Event Details: Come as you are to our sensory friendly showing of Elio (Rated PG). We will lower the sound, have the subtitles on and keep the lights on. Fidget toys will be available and everyone is welcome to walk, dance, and sing.
7 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register Here