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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.

Circle of Security

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Purpose of Meeting
Circle of Security flye
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Yap & Snack

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh!

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking
Required
Event Details:

Let your frustrations out over snacks so you can start your weekend fresh!

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day
Meriden Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library

Memorial Day

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Meriden Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library
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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. 

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Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adap...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

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Nutmeg Newts

Tuesday, May 27, 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...

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.

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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?

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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.

Circle of Security

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Purpose of Meeting
Circle of Security flye
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Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adap...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

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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.

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What's Next? Book Club

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

June: The Last He Told Me by Laura DaveBefore Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her. Despite her confusion and fear, Hannah Hall...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

June: The Last He Told Me by Laura Dave

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment!*Some knowledge of English is recommended.¡Únete a nosotros para practicar inglés en un ambiente divertido...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Civics & Community
Required
Event Details:

Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment!

*Some knowledge of English is recommended.

¡Únete a nosotros para practicar inglés en un ambiente divertido y cómodo!

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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.

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Tech Topics: Formal Letters - How to Write Your Way Into a Job

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this session, you will gain an overview of the overall structure of a formal letter, learn what details and information need to be included, and also learn how ChatGPT can be us...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Event Details:

In this session, you will gain an overview of the overall structure of a formal letter, learn what details and information need to be included, and also learn how ChatGPT can be used as a supplemental tool to assist in creating a formal letter.

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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.

Juneteenth

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 8:30pm
Meriden Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library

Meriden Library Board of Trustees

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
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Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adap...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

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Life Hacks Series: Creating Your Personal Brand with Jean Mix

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever thought of promoting yourself professionally?On Thursday, June 26th at 6pm, Jean Mix from Mix Education Services will present a "Creating Your Personal Brand" program...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Have you ever thought of promoting yourself professionally?

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Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adap...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

Independence Day

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Meriden Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library