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Blackout Poetry

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a bonus adult craft, where we will be doing Blackout Poetry.This creative process allows anyone to create art and poetry without the pressure of a blank page.All suppli...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a bonus adult craft, where we will be doing Blackout Poetry.

This creative process allows anyone to create art and poetry without the pressure of a blank page.

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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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 (3/22)	Mon (3/23)	Tue (3/24)	Wed (3/25)	Thu (3/26)	Fri (3/27)	Sat (3/28)
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group New Music Mondays 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: Music Event Details: Come listen to March’s recently released music or music that is new to you. Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate.			This event is in the "Teens" group Crafty Critters: Beaded Plants 3:30pm–5:00pm 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: Using beads and craft wire you will create your own forever plant to usher in spring. This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.	This event is in the "Teens" group Yap & Snack 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: Food/Cooking, Special Event Event Details: Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh! This is a free, drop-in event for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Sugar Geodes 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Come to the teen room to make your own piece of magic using everyday household items. This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
5 pm
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 Nutmeg Newts 6:00pm–6:45pm 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 Storytime Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our Nutmeg Newts Book Club! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level. This month we are reading Dogtown by Katherine Applegate.	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 Fairy Tale STEM: Jack and the Beanstalk 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) 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 This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Help Jack get safely down from the beanstalk. For kids ages 4-11. Registration required. Participants must arrive within 15 minutes of program start in order to secure their seat.	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 Frog and Toad Finger Puppet 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: Celebrate friendship with picture book friends, Frog and Toad! Make your own Frog and Toad puppets out of felt and glue at this fun event. Stay after to listen to a classic story featuring the iconic duo. We can't wait to see what you create.