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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 (2/08)	Mon (2/09)	Tue (2/10)	Wed (2/11)	Thu (2/12)	Fri (2/13)	Sat (2/14)
All Day					This event is in the "Children" group Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off All Day Children Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Drop-off your stuffed animal friend at the library and come back Saturday morning to see what they've been up to! Enjoy a storytime and activity with your stuffed animal when you arrive on Saturday, February 14^th.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Little Adventurer's Storytime: Hearts 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Holly for a storytime adventure! This session we will be exploring books, music, and more revolving around Hearts. Stay after for Busy Bees Playtime.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Messy Makers: Marble Painting 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with marbles. We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy. For kids ages 2-5. Registration required.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Wiggle Worms 10:30am–11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. Stay after storytime is over for playtime. Registration required.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Rockin' Readers 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Music, Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: A story time for little musicians! Each story time we'll rotate through a new instrument or song prop- bells & tambourines, rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, scarves and more.	This event is in the "Children" group Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Your stuffed animal besties had a Valentine’s party at the library last night! Come to see what they’ve been up to and enjoy a fun storytime and activity. This program is best suited for children ages 2-7, with siblings welcome.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Busy Bees Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. 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 Busy Bees Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. 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 Busy Bees Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required.
12 pm
1 pm
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 Hydroponic How To 2:00pm–2:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Entrance Hallway Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Food/Cooking, Nature/Wildlife Registration Required 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.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Pajama Jams 6:00pm–6:30pm Children, Preschool, School Age Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special musical storytime with Miss Holly! Children will get the chance to sing, dance, and play with some musical instruments during a fun filled storytime. Participants are welcome to wear their comfy pajamas to rock out in.		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 Mini Vintage Frames Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Craft a piece of art at this fun event! Choose your frame, paper art, and paint to create a one-of-a-kind magnet. Children will mod podge a tiny art piece into a polymer clay frame and then paint the frame to finish the craft.