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. 

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Squirrel and swine celebrating New Year's under pine trees in the snow to right of verbiage over an icy pink and blue background

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!

Rainbow and sun to right of verbiage

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 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. ...

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, 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.

Paper bird wood sculpture to left of verbiage

Monthly Adult Craft Night - Paper Bird Wood Sculpture

Tuesday, January 14, 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 a paper bird wood sculpture. This natural piece will bring tranquility to your home during the winter months ahead. All suppl...

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 a paper bird wood sculpture.

This natural piece will bring tranquility to your home during the winter months ahead.

All supplies will be provided.

Rainbow and sun to right of verbiage

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 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. ...

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, 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.

Icy blue background with vehicle painting to right of verbiage

Family Craft Night

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 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 Vehicles! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun-themed music...

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
Required
Event Details:

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

This month’s theme is Vehicles!

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

Rainbow and sun to right of verbiage

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 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. ...

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, 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.

Icy pink background with heart painting to right of verbiage

Family Craft Night

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1+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 Happy Hearts! Several craft stations will be available as well as fun-themed m...

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
Required
Event Details:

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

This month’s theme is Happy Hearts!

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

Cherry blossom painting to left of verbiage

Adult Monthly Craft Nights - Cherry Blossom Canvas Painting

Thursday, February 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 a beautiful cherry blossom branch on canvas. This craft is geared toward beginners, and participants will be guided along as we paint this gorge...

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 a beautiful cherry blossom branch on canvas.

This craft is geared toward beginners, and participants will be guided along as we paint this gorgeous sample of spring .

Rainbow and sun to right of verbiage

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 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. ...

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, 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.