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STEAM Stories

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
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. Re...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education, Games, STEAM
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.

Kiwanis Club Annual Meeting and Celebration

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is the annual meeting and recap of the past year's activities. Light refreshments will be available and the public is welcome to join us.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Purpose of Meeting

This is the annual meeting and recap of the past year's activities. Light refreshments will be available and the public is welcome to join us.

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Women and Money

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Special Event, Tax & Finance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This informative session will include discussions about: - Charting a financial course - Women's economic outlook and reasons for optimism - Potential financial challenges e.g...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Special Event, Tax & Finance
Required
Event Details:

This informative session will include discussions about:

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Wiggle Worms

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for special storytime for your little wiggle worm! This is a high energy storytime filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more. Stay after storytime is over f...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join us for special storytime for your little wiggle worm! This is a high energy storytime filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more.

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

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Beyond the Book Club

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Love reading but struggle to pick out or finish a book? Join Beyond the Book Club to read fantastic YA stories and discussions. This month’s option...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Love reading but struggle to pick out or finish a book? Join Beyond the Book Club to read fantastic YA stories and discussions.

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Cuentacuentos: Bilingual Story Hour

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Cuentacuentos is a program for children and families. We listen to stories in English and Spanish, work on crafts, and meet new friends. El programa Cuentacuentos&nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Cuentacuentos is a program for children and families. We listen to stories in English and Spanish, work on crafts, and meet new friends.

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Historic Meriden

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Education, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Community
Event Details:

Since its inception over 300 years ago, Meriden has influenced the world in a variety of aspects, from manufacturing to sports and from art to politics. Join Meriden historian, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults, Community
Program Type: Civics & Community, Education, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Since its inception over 300 years ago, Meriden has influenced the world in a variety of aspects, from manufacturing to sports and from art to politics.

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Drop-In Air Dry Clay Bean Mosaics

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create a fun, spring mosaic using air dry clay and beans. We can't wait to see what you create! Projects will need some dry time at home before it can be displayed. All sup...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Create a fun, spring mosaic using air dry clay and beans. We can't wait to see what you create! Projects will need some dry time at home before it can be displayed.

CCALC - Machu Picchu with Mark Cosnoff

CCALC - Hiking The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, History & Genealogy, Other, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The talk will focus on hiking the Inca Trail to the city of Machu Picchu in Peru. The presenter will also discuss the ruins of the Incas and the other factors related to hiking in ...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, History & Genealogy, Other, Special Event
Event Details:

The talk will focus on hiking the Inca Trail to the city of Machu Picchu in Peru.

SCOW - Translation Services for the Spanish Speaking Community

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Holocaust Room at Meriden Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

They will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services. They will also provide assistance with online applications and...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Holocaust Room
Purpose of Meeting

They will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services.

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Kindness Rocks Family Event

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a rocking good time. Create a kindness rock at this event to give to someone special or to keep for yourself. Participants will be working with rocks, pain...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a rocking good time. Create a kindness rock at this event to give to someone special or to keep for yourself.

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Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more. Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more.

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

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American Job Center Table

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,300 AJCs, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Emplo...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,300 AJCs, funded by the U.S.

Sentinel Asset Management

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
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Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Community
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. The progr...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome.

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and crafts. This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and crafts.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome.

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended. ¡Únete a nosotros para practicar hablando en inglés ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education
Required
Event Details:

Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment!

Some knowledge of English is recommended.

¡Únete a nosotros para practicar hablando en inglés en un ambiente divertido y cómodo!

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STEAM Stories

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
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. Re...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education, Games, STEAM
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.

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Cinema Classics

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join fellow film enthusiasts as we explore a diverse selection of timeless classics; our selections will include award winners and feature influential actors and directors. Wh...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film
Required
Event Details:

Join fellow film enthusiasts as we explore a diverse selection of timeless classics; our selections will include award winners and feature influential actors and directors.

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Teen Crochet Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to make scarves, hats, coasters, and more! All supplies will be provided.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

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

All supplies will be provided.

Realtor's Workshop

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Realtor, Keona Dyson, will provide a free workshop for potential home buyers.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Purpose of Meeting

Realtor, Keona Dyson, will provide a free workshop for potential home buyers.

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Wiggle Worms

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for special storytime for your little wiggle worm! This is a high energy storytime filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more. Stay after storytime is over f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join us for special storytime for your little wiggle worm! This is a high energy storytime filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more.

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

CCALC

CCALC - The Letter Kills But the Spirit Gives Life: The Smiths

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Other, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The five Smith sisters of Glastonbury CT were ahead of their time. Born in the last two decades of the 18th century, during a period when the young United States was struggling to ...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Other, Special Event
Event Details:

The five Smith sisters of Glastonbury CT were ahead of their time.