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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
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
Apr
20
2026
Mon
Pint Sized Scientists
10:30am–11:00am
Children,
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Children's Project Room
Age Group:
Children,
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
STEAM
Event Details:
oin Miss Holly for some science fun! Each program will be hands-on, messy activities focused on different scientific topics. This month we are learning about how seeds germinate.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
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
Apr
22
2026
Wed
Baby Rave
10:30am–11:15am
Children,
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group:
Children,
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Music
Event Details:
Party likes it's 1990! Dance with us to fast music with fun lights! Ms. Lydia and Ms. Holly will DJ the party! Come dressed in your best dancing fit!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
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
Apr
24
2026
Fri
Maripositas Y Amigos Bilingual Playgroup
10:30am–11:30am
Children,
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children,
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:
Join us for our bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
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
Apr
22
2026
Wed
Busy Bees Playtime
11:00am–11:30am
Children,
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
20
2026
Mon
CCALC - Twelve Drug-Free Approaches to Manage Pain
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center
Event Details:
Pain happens to everyone. No one is exempt. Whether acute or chronic, join us and learn drug-free approaches to manage pain.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
22
2026
Wed
CCALC - Shostakovich & Stalin's Terror
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center
Event Details:
Join us for a lecture on the music of the great composer Dimitri Shostakovich and his terrifying life during Stalin's "Great Terror". Dr. Rex will focus on his mighty Fifth Symphony.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
22
2026
Wed
Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
Library Branch:
Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Talk
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr
20
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Music
Event Details:
Come listen to this month’s recently released music or music that it new to you! Teens are welcome to give suggestions but they must be library appropriate. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr
21
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Do you love manga? Join the manga club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime and meet like-minded folks. Attendees will get to check out any new manga additions before anyone else!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr
23
2026
Thu
Crafty Critters: Frog Felt Plushies
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Event Details:
Head to the teen room to create your own adorable or creepy frog plushie! We will be using sewing techniques for this program. For teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr
24
2026
Fri
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.
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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
Children,
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
School Age
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
Apr
21
2026
Tue
Sensory Playtime
5:00pm–6:30pm
Children,
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
School Age
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group:
Children,
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
School Age
Program Type:
Art & Crafts,
Games,
Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:
Join us for a sensory-friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing. Stations include storytime, a craft, and interactive playtime.
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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
Children,
Preschool,
School Age,
Tweens (Ages 8-12)
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
Apr
22
2026
Wed
Recycled Robots
6:00pm–7:00pm
Children,
Preschool,
School Age,
Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Children's Project Room
Age Group:
Children,
Preschool,
School Age,
Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type:
Art & Crafts,
STEAM
Event Details:
Celebrate Earth Day by making a robot from a toilet paper tube, aluminum foil and leftover craft supplies! This program is open to children and families of all ages. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
23
2026
Thu
Adult Monthly Craft Night - Rustic Paper Bag Star
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Event Details:
Add a new decorative element to your house by joining us to create a rustic paper bag star. Paint pens and stamps will be provided for personalization/embellishment of your star. All supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Apr
23
2026
Thu
Sensory Family Flick: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants ( PG)
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Film
Event Details:
Come as you are to our sensory friendly showing of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (PG). We will lower the sound, have the subtitles on and keep the lights on.
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