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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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Time	Sun (12/07)	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Pinecone Snails 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Waitlist Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Choose your colored pinecone shell and antennae, then decorate a cute snail friend to keep you company! For kids ages 2-5 and a grown-up. Registration required.
11 am
12 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group Sleighing All the Way! 12:00pm–2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Film Event Details: Are you already dreading the cold weather? Warm up in the teen room with hot cocoa, a movie and a snowy craft. Cozy clothes required! This is a free, drop-in event for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
1 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Winter Ornaments 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
2 pm							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Ping Pong Lanterns 2:30pm–3:30pm Children, School Age Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a colorful mini lantern for yourself or someone else as a gift. For kids ages 6-12. Registration required. Participants must arrive in the first 15 minutes to secure their spot.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Design Your Own Bag! 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Come to the teen room to create the perfect tote bag! We will be using fabric paint, stencils and other supplies to create your new favorite accessory. This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.
4 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group Wooden Gingerbread Houses for Teens 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday Registration Required Event Details: Get your crafting skills warmed up for this festive competition. Make your wooden gingerbread house sweet, scary or something in-between. Your creations will be judged by a super-secret selection of librarians.
5 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Crafty Critters: Jar Lid Magnets 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Bring your favorite photos or pick fun designs from magazines and damaged books to decorate your very own magnets. This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12.	This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Tween Art Club 5:00pm–5:45pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us each month to learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly. This month we will be experimenting with creating a winter scene using 3D paper diorama.
6 pm			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 Roll A Winter Character 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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 Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games Registration Required Event Details: Grab some felt and dice and get ready to make the silliest yeti or gingerbread person you've ever seen! Children will use dice to determine how many eyes, arms, and accessories the character has before they assemble their creation.		This event is in the "Children" 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 Wooden Gingerbread Houses for Kids 6:30pm–7:15pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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 Full Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday Registration Required Event Details: Get your crafting skills warmed up for this festive competition. Make your wooden gingerbread house sweet, scary or something in-between. Take it home or leave it with us to decorate the project room. This event is in the "Adults" group Holiday Adult Monthly Craft Night - Canning Lid Christmas Tree 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday Registration Required Event Details: Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own stunning Canning Lid Holiday Tree. All supplies, festive music, and hot cocoa will be provided.