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Life Hacks: The Let Them Theory Book Discussion

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This bestselling book offers readers a new perspective on decision-making, boundaries, and persona...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins.

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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 (4/12)	Mon (4/13)	Tue (4/14)	Wed (4/15)	Thu (4/16)	Fri (4/17)	Sat (4/18)
10 am				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Bouncing Bunnies Spring Storytime 10:30am–11:30am 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Bouncing bunnies, it's springtime! Celebrate spring arriving with special songs, dancing, stories, and more all revolving around bouncing bunnies.
11 am		This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group STEAM Seed Bomb Launcher 11:00am–11:45am School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Registration Required 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: Courtyard Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Launch your gardening game to new heights with a DIY seed bomb launcher. Create seed bombs and build your launcher at this fun science event.		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–11:30am 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 program. No registration required.
12 pm
1 pm
2 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 DIY Terrarium 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Courtyard Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Nature/Wildlife Registration Required Event Details: Build a tiny terrarium with us! Create the perfect place for a plant to live on your window sill. Add dirt, shiny stones, and a tiny animal to guard your plant while it grows.	This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group Giant Beaded Pool Noodle Flower 2:00pm–3:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Upcoming Registration Required 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: You'll go daisy crazy at this fun event! Sting pool noodle pieces together to create a giant daisy. This program is for children ages 7 through 11 and registration is required for this event. This event is in the "Teens" group World Art Day: Community Drawing Drop-In 2:00pm–6:45pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate World Art Day by adding to an art piece set up in the teen room. The finished art will be put on display in the teen room. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No 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 Drop-In Friendship Bracelets 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music Registration Required Event Details: Calling all Swifties! Stop by the library to listen to Taylor Swift music while making friendship bracelets worthy of the eras tour. This program is intended for children ages 7 through 11 with siblings welcome.
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Topics: Digital Decluttering 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a digital Spring cleaning session where we will get rid of excess digital clutter in your online accounts and on your phone!			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Art Club: Disco Ball Painting 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Get into the creative groove and make your own dazzling disco ball using paint markers! This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Yarn Darlings 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: Art & Crafts Event Details: Make knit happen! And crochet too! Stop by to learn basic crochet and knitting skills or work on your own project. It doesn’t matter if you are a lefty or a righty, we can help you!
5 pm			VITA Free Tax Assistance 5:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance Event Details: The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program. This program offers:
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 Draw Your Own Pokemon 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join professional cartoonist Bill Hernandez to learn to draw your very own pokemon. Will it be a water type, grass type or fire type? You decide!