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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Monthly Craft Night: Northern Lights CD Painting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to create this beautiful northern lights scenery on an upcycled cd!All supplies will be included.

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

Join us to create this beautiful northern lights scenery on an upcycled cd!

All supplies will be included.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crafty Critters: Magazine Basket

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come to the teen room to learn the basics of basket weaving using magazines.Your upcycled basket can be used to store and organize all of the other trinkets you have made at the li...

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

Come to the teen room to learn the basics of basket weaving using magazines.

Your upcycled basket can be used to store and organize all of the other trinkets you have made at the library!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Art Club: Charcoal Drawing

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join librarian Paige to use the skills you have learned during other sessions to create a charcoal drawing!

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

Join librarian Paige to use the skills you have learned during other sessions to create a charcoal drawing!

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

Kid Art Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Level up your art each month by learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.This month we will be experimenting with mixed media.

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

Level up your art each month by learning new techniques with Mx. Paige and Miss Holly.

This month we will be experimenting with mixed media.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Year in Kimono

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Education, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sono Kimono is proud to give this hour long presentation on “A Year in Kimono”, which starts with the history of kimono from its origins to modern day fashion. It will then be foll...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Travel & Culture
Required
Event Details:

Sono Kimono is proud to give this hour long presentation on “A Year in Kimono”, which starts with the history of kimono from its origins to modern day fashion. It will then be followed by a dressing workshop.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Storytelling

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join Molly the therapy dog to practice your storytelling skills with disability awareness picture books.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Molly the therapy dog to practice your storytelling skills with disability awareness picture books.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Bubble Art Flowers

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come to the teen room to experiment with different colors to make your own bubble art flowers.

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

Come to the teen room to experiment with different colors to make your own bubble art flowers.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Monthly Craft Night: Northern Lights CD Painting

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to create this beautiful northern lights scenery on an upcycled cd!All supplies will be included.*Please note: If you signed up for the craft on May 13th, please refrain fr...

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

Join us to create this beautiful northern lights scenery on an upcycled cd!

All supplies will be included.

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

Girl Scout Gold Award Presentation

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Education
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens, Community
Event Details:

Through this program, Girl Scouts will learn about the Gold Award and begin planning for their own through a presentation and vision board activity. Additionally, they will se...

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

Through this program, Girl Scouts will learn about the Gold Award and begin planning for their own through a presentation and vision board activity. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Tin Foil Boat Challenge

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Brainstorm and build your own boat using only aluminum foil. Will your boat be able to withstand the weight of its cargo?

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

Brainstorm and build your own boat using only aluminum foil. Will your boat be able to withstand the weight of its cargo?

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come color away your stress in a soothing atmosphere! We will provide markers, colored pencils, coloring sheets, coloring books, and bookmarks.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Come color away your stress in a soothing atmosphere! 

We will provide markers, colored pencils, coloring sheets, coloring books, and bookmarks.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Monthly Craft Night: Book Page Wreath

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us this month to create your very own book page wreath! It's sure to make a stunning addition to any home entrance.All supplies will be provided.

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

Join us this month to create your very own book page wreath! It's sure to make a stunning addition to any home entrance.

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Monthly Craft Night: Book Page Wreath

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us this month to create your very own book page wreath! It's sure to make a stunning addition to any home entrance.All supplies will be provided.*If you signed up for the craf...

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

Join us this month to create your very own book page wreath! It's sure to make a stunning addition to any home entrance.

All supplies will be provided.