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Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
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. Registration is ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
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. 

Registration is required to best accommodate sensory requests. 

Bebes Activos Bilingual Play group. A group of young children dancing under bubbles.

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

Friday, April 4, 2025 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.

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Sensory Family Flick: Wild Robot (PG)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Come as you are to our sensory friendly showing of The Wild Robot (PG).We will lower the sound, have the subtitles on and keep the lights on.Fidget toys will be available and every...

Open
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:

Come as you are to our sensory friendly showing of The Wild Robot (PG).

We will lower the sound, have the subtitles on and keep the lights on.

Fidget toys will be available and everyone is welcome to walk, dance, and sing.

Bebes Activos Bilingual Play group. A group of young children dancing under bubbles.

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

Friday, April 11, 2025 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.

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Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Community
Event Details:

Join the Meriden Parks and Recreation Department at the Meriden Public Library on Sunday, April 13th @1:00 PM for an Easter Egg-Stravaganza.Hop through the library to collect treat...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Community
Program Type: Holiday, Special Event
Event Details:

Join the Meriden Parks and Recreation Department at the Meriden Public Library on Sunday, April 13th @1:00 PM for an Easter Egg-Stravaganza.

Hop through the library to collect treats!

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Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
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. Registration is ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
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. 

Registration is required to best accommodate sensory requests. 

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Messy Marvels

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

Come get messy with us this spring break! We're making art with bubbles! We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy.

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

Come get messy with us this spring break! We're making art with bubbles! We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy.

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Disney Dance-Off

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Dance the afternoon away with us at the library!Bring your singing voices to swing and sway to Disney music hits.Registration is requested for this event.This event is open to all ...

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

Dance the afternoon away with us at the library!

Bring your singing voices to swing and sway to Disney music hits.

Registration is requested for this event.

This event is open to all ages.

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Family Craft Night

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This months theme is Spring!Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.All famil...

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

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This months theme is Spring!

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

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Earth Day Hydroponics Talk with Briana Gardner

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about hydroponics from expert horticulturalist Briana Gardner. Be ready to ask questions and get curious about this cool scientific process.&nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about hydroponics from expert horticulturalist Briana Gardner. 

Be ready to ask questions and get curious about this cool scientific process. 

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Teddy Bear Clinic with Meriden Health Department

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Join the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services for a Teddy Bear Clinic!Going to the doctor can make anyone feel anxious - especially children. To ease their fears, childr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Education, Games, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Join the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services for a Teddy Bear Clinic!

Bebes Activos Bilingual Play group. A group of young children dancing under bubbles.

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

Friday, April 25, 2025 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.

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Hydroponic How To

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife
Required
Event Details:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?

Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

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El día de los niños/El día de los libros

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros at Meriden Public Library for the first time ever!This event is a celebration of stories, imaginative play and activities childre...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros at Meriden Public Library for the first time ever!

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Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
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. Registration is ...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
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. 

Registration is required to best accommodate sensory requests. 

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Messy Makers

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with marbles. We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy.

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

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with marbles. We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy.

Sprout featured to right of verbiage

Hydroponic How To

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife
Required
Event Details:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?

Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

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Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
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. Registration is ...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
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. 

Registration is required to best accommodate sensory requests. 

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Family Craft Night

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This months theme is Outer Space!Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.All ...

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

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This months theme is Outer Space!

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