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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.

Teen Crochet Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make scarves, hats, coasters, and more!

All supplies will be provided.

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.

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.

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.

Signing Rocks

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Education, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about ASL through fun games and activities while learning various signs. All levels are welcome!

This program is generously funded by a grant provided by the James H. Napier Foundation.

Diverse Storytelling

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Author Talk, Education, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Following a storytelling performance by Len Cabral, learn how to use movement, gesture, voice and silence to tell your own stories.

This program is generously funded by a grant provided by the James H. Napier Foundation.

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

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.