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STEAM Stories

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education, Games, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each week for stories and a fun STEAM related activity.

This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome to join in.

Registration is 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.

Nutmeg Newts Book Club

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
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 all new monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

STEAM Stories

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education, Games, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each week for stories and a fun STEAM related activity.

This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome to join in.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Magic Marvels

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this exciting and interactive course, young magicians will learn the fundamentals of magic and develop their skills in performing captivating tricks from local magician, David Wyskiel!

This event is in the "School Age" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the wonderful local produce Connecticut offers at this kid centered program.

Children will have the opportunity to create a healthy snack.

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 Book Club

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Registration
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 all new monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Water on the Move

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Civics & Community, Education, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Understanding the role of water in Earth's processes begins with understanding its limits and availability. Join Susan Quincy, educational outreach representative of CT DEEP for interesting information on this topic.

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.

Aquarium Sensory Jars

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Registration
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:

Create your own aquarium sensory jar! Participants will choose from a variety of options including glitter, shells, plastic critters and pebbles.

Supplies are limited. Registration Required. For ages 5-11.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Sphero Race Heroes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Sphero robot race! We will have obstacle course and an all out race! We can't wait to see you here! Each participant will need to have a device they can download the Sphero app on ahead of time.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Civics & Community, Education, Nature/Wildlife, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

WFSB Meteorologist Jill Gilardi is talking weather with us! She will talk about how weather impacts our environment in Connecticut and take a few questions from the children.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Straw Mosaic Art

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a beautiful mosaic out of upcycled straw pieces, paper, and tacky glue.

Registrations is requested, but not required.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

LEGO Marble Maze Challenge

2:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and build your own tabletop LEGO maze.

Test your design by navigating a ball through your maze, and then try everyone else's design.

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.

Learn How to Play the Ukulele (Kids)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Music, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time!

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

LEGO Mosaic Party with Conn Lug

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come create a beautiful Lego mosaic to be put on display in the library for all to enjoy!

Conn Lug the Lego enthusiast group will be here to assist in creating a beautiful mosaic for our library.

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.

Take Home Kit: Beaded Keychains

All Day
Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Take Home Kit | All Ages

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World with New Britain ROOTS

5:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered where cinnamon comes from? Or how about butter?

Children will learn where ingredients come from around the world by looking at a simple apple pie recipe.