Library hours for Thanksgiving holiday.

The library will close early at 4pm on Wednesday, November 27th.  

The library will be closed Thursday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving Day. 

The library will reopen on Friday, November 29th at 9:30am. 

Event List

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Age Group
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Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early lit...

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

Join us for a weekly 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.

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

Nutmeg Newts

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level. This month we...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us for our 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.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Drop-In STEAM Rubber Band Rocket Racers

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

3...2...1...Blast off into outer space with your very own rubber band rocket racer! Stop by to build your own rocket out of a craft tube and rubber band. The...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

3...2...1...Blast off into outer space with your very own rubber band rocket racer!

Stop by to build your own rocket out of a craft tube and rubber band. Then decorate it, and test it by letting it fly!

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

Drop-In DIY Snow Globe

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Lets get festive! Stop in to make your very own dry snow globe to celebrate the upcoming wintery season. Children will have the chance to fill a plastic s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Required
Event Details:

Lets get festive!

Stop in to make your very own dry snow globe to celebrate the upcoming wintery season.

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

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in-between activities. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in-between activities.

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

Marbled Bookmarks

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Get creative and play around with color to make your own beautiful marbled bookmark. Need a last minute holiday gift? This also makes a great gift for all the book lovers in you...

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

Get creative and play around with color to make your own beautiful marbled bookmark.

Need a last minute holiday gift? This also makes a great gift for all the book lovers in your life.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

STEAM Stories

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Join us monthly for science and art based stories and a fun STEAM related activity after. This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcom...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Join us monthly for science and art based stories and a fun STEAM related activity after.

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Messy Makers

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Come get messy with us! This month we're trying out watercolor salt painting to make winter scenes. Aprons will be provided, but please wear clothes you don't mind getting me...

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

Come get messy with us!

This month we're trying out watercolor salt painting to make winter scenes.

Aprons will be provided, but please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy.

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

Gingerbread Fairy House Craft

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Create a home fit for a winter fairy at this event. Children will get to create a gingerbread themed fairy house out of upcycled materials including half of a plastic ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Required
Event Details:

Create a home fit for a winter fairy at this event.

Children will get to create a gingerbread themed fairy house out of upcycled materials including half of a plastic jar, paper, glue, and other festive items.

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

Kid Art Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to apply color in your art. This session focuses on color mixing, and kids will have a chance to paint a gingerbread house on watercolor paper.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to apply color in your art. 

This session focuses on color mixing, and kids will have a chance to paint a gingerbread house on watercolor paper.

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

Signing Rocks the Holidays

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education, Holiday
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join SIGNING Basics for our popular “Signing ROCKS! the Holidays” event that will get you excited about learning American Sign Language (ASL). Our Signing Holiday event will e...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Bilingual, Education, Holiday
Required
Event Details:

Join SIGNING Basics for our popular “Signing ROCKS! the Holidays” event that will get you excited about learning American Sign Language (ASL). 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Joy Blooms: Holiday Sing Along

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Music
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for a festive, fun-filled holiday concert with Joy! Featuring a lively mix of original songs and holiday classics, Joy’s interactive family show will have everyone s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Holiday, Music
Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a festive, fun-filled holiday concert with Joy! 

Featuring a lively mix of original songs and holiday classics, Joy’s interactive family show will have everyone singing along and celebrating the season. 

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

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in-between activities. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in-between activities.

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

Nutmeg Newts Take Home Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level. With the holi...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us for our 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 "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.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Family Craft Night

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This month’s theme is Holiday Magic! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun-themed ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time.

This month’s theme is Holiday Magic!

Several craft stations will be available as well as fun-themed music.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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.

Family Glow Party

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Food/Cooking, Games
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Celebrate this holiday season with a glowing good time!Join us for glowing-themed crafts, dancing, and activities at this family-friendly event.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Food/Cooking, Games
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate this holiday season with a glowing good time!

Join us for glowing-themed crafts, dancing, and activities at this family-friendly event.

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

Bluey Family Party

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

G'day, friends! Join us for a fun Bluey themed party including crafts and music. We can't wait to see you here. This event is open to everyone, and registration is ...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music
Required
Event Details:

G'day, friends! Join us for a fun Bluey themed party including crafts and music.

We can't wait to see you here.

This event is open to everyone, and registration is requested for this event.

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

Holiday Dance Party

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Music
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Rock around the holiday tree at this fun dancing event. Children are welcome to wear their dancing shoes and show us their best moves while listening to holiday tunes from aroun...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Holiday, Music
Required
Event Details:

Rock around the holiday tree at this fun dancing event.

Children are welcome to wear their dancing shoes and show us their best moves while listening to holiday tunes from around the world.

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

Minecraft Perler Beads

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Craft some 8-bit fun at this Perler bead event. Children will be invited to make their favorite Minecraft item using Perler bead peg boards and beads. Staff will ir...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Required
Event Details:

Craft some 8-bit fun at this Perler bead event.

Children will be invited to make their favorite Minecraft item using Perler bead peg boards and beads.

Staff will iron their creation for participants to take home.

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

STEAM Catapult Snowball Launcher

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun "snowball" fight! Kids are welcome to build a catapult out of popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a spoon at this event. They are welcome to test out their c...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun "snowball" fight!

Kids are welcome to build a catapult out of popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a spoon at this event.

They are welcome to test out their creation with pom poms and measure how far it flies.

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

Saturday Family Flick: Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Stop by for a showing of Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) with the whole family. You are welcome to bring items to make your viewing experience cozy. Food is not allowed in our storytime...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Film
Required
Event Details:

Stop by for a showing of Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) with the whole family.

You are welcome to bring items to make your viewing experience cozy.

Food is not allowed in our storytime room.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

New Year's Rocks Storytime

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

Rock in the New Year in style! Join Miss Holly for a special New Year's themed storytime filled with music, dancing, puppets, and more. Siblings are welcome.

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

Rock in the New Year in style!

Join Miss Holly for a special New Year's themed storytime filled with music, dancing, puppets, and more.

Siblings are welcome.

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

Rocking in the New Year Family Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Holiday, Music
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a rockin' good time! Ring in the new year early at the library with crafts, music, games, and a New Year’s countdown at 11:59am. We can't wait to see you here!

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Holiday, Music
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a rockin' good time!

Ring in the new year early at the library with crafts, music, games, and a New Year’s countdown at 11:59am.

We can't wait to see you here!

This event is in the "School Age" group.

STEAM Stories

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Join us monthly for science and art based stories and a fun STEAM related activity after. This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcom...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Join us monthly for science and art based stories and a fun STEAM related activity after.

This event is best suited to children ages 6-11.

Older siblings are welcome to join in.

Registration is required.