This event is in the "Teens" group. World Art Day: Community Drawing Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Event Details: Celebrate World Art Day by adding to an art piece set up in the teen room!The finished art will be put on display on the teen shelves. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue World Art Day: Community Drawing 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Celebrate World Art Day by adding to an art piece set up in the teen room!The finished art will be put on display on the teen shelves.
This event is in the "Children" group. 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 This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Sensory Playtime 5:00pm - 6:30pm Children Open 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Hooked on Llamas with Country Quilt Llama Farm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Nature/Wildlife Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Event Details: A llama in the library? How llamazing! During this program, children will have the opportunity to learn about llamas, hear a story, and pet a real life llama! Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Hooked on Llamas with Country Quilt Llama Farm 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Program Type: Nature/Wildlife Required Event Details: A llama in the library? How llamazing! During this program, children will have the opportunity to learn about llamas, hear a story, and pet a real life llama!
This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Are You Listening Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: You may hear well, but do you listen well?If not, you're missing more than you know. Try active listening. With practice, you can reduce distractions, recognize unconscious biases,... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed CCALC - Are You Listening 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, Health & Wellness Event Details: You may hear well, but do you listen well?
This event is in the "Teens" group. Scratch Art Flowers Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Teens Event Details: Create your favorite flowers by scratching away a dark layer on a surface to reveal a rainbow underneath. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Scratch Art Flowers 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Create your favorite flowers by scratching away a dark layer on a surface to reveal a rainbow underneath.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. 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 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Messy Marvels 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Preschool Open 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. 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 This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Disney Dance-Off 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Open 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Art Club: Shading Thursday, April 17, 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 learn the basics of shading!During this session we will be testing different methods for adding dimension to your art work. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Teen Art Club: Shading 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Join librarian Paige to learn the basics of shading!During this session we will be testing different methods for adding dimension to your art work.
Rushford Screening of Screenagers: Under the Influence Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Register HereThis powerful documentary explores the intersections of substance use, social media, and the digital age, providing valuable insights into how technology influences te... Apr 17 2025 Thu Rushford Screening of Screenagers: Under the Influence 5:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Purpose of Meeting Register Here
This event is in the "Children" group. 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 This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Family Craft Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Open 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.
Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm Meriden Public Library Closing Apr 18 2025 Fri Closing Good Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm Branches: Meriden Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group. Monthly Movie: The United Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Teens Event Details: Come to the teen room for our monthly movie and some popcorn.This month we will be watching ‘The United,’ a 2012 movie where a legendary Egyptian football coach is brought back fro... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Monthly Movie: The United 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Film Required Event Details: Come to the teen room for our monthly movie and some popcorn.
This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Saturday Family Flick: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Preschool, School Age Event Details: We can't wait to see you here!Stop by for a showing of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG) with the whole family.Please bring any items the family needs to make your viewing experience cozy.... Open Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Saturday Family Flick: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 2:00pm - 4:00pm Preschool, School Age Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, School Age Program Type: Film Required Event Details: We can't wait to see you here!Stop by for a showing of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG) with the whole family.Please bring any items the family needs to make your viewing experience cozy.
This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - The Women and the Family Center - Meriden Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Civics & Community, Education, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: A presentation that will be covering all of the programs that Women and Families offers.The presenters will also focus on their services as a sexual assault center. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon CCALC - The Women and the Family Center - Meriden 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Civics & Community, Education, Health & Wellness Event Details: A presentation that will be covering all of the programs that Women and Families offers.The presenters will also focus on their services as a sexual assault center.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Homework Help Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Education Age Group: Teens Event Details: Head to the teen room for bi-weekly homework assistance.Focus will be placed on catching up on assignments and learning which resources can help with school work. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Homework Help 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education Required Event Details: Head to the teen room for bi-weekly homework assistance.Focus will be placed on catching up on assignments and learning which resources can help with school work.
This event is in the "Adults" group. American Job Center Tabling Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue American Job Center Tabling 12:00pm - 2:00pm Adults 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Storytelling Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join Molly the therapy dog to practice your storytelling skills with animal themed picture books. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Teen Storytelling 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event Required Event Details: Join Molly the therapy dog to practice your storytelling skills with animal themed picture books.
This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Nutmeg Newts Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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 are... Open Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Nutmeg Newts 6:00pm - 6:45pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open 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. 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 This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Earth Day Hydroponics Talk with Briana Gardner 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Open 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Read Around the World Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: This is a quarterly reading group featuring global literary fiction. We travel through books, getting a glimpse of different countries, cultures and customs. Our April selecti... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Read Around the World 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: This is a quarterly reading group featuring global literary fiction. We travel through books, getting a glimpse of different countries, cultures and customs.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. 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 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Teddy Bear Clinic with Meriden Health Department 4:30pm - 6:00pm Children, Preschool, School Age Open 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Informed and In Charge with Girls Inc Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teen Room at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens Event Details: Proudly partnered with Girls Inc. to teach personal awareness of identity, boundary setting, communication, exercising personal rights, and navigating interpersonal relationships w... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Informed and In Charge with Girls Inc 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Required Event Details: Proudly partnered with Girls Inc.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Booktok Bookclub Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather i... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Booktok Bookclub 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Holocaust Remembrance Day Event Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Special Event Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join us as we honor and remember all of the people that perished during the Holocaust and other genocides. There will be a candle lighting ceremony, and guest speaker, Mark Frydenb... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Holocaust Remembrance Day Event 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Special Event Required Event Details: Join us as we honor and remember all of the people that perished during the Holocaust and other genocides.