Week Calendar

Name: Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut
Start: 2024-11-26T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-26T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Meriden Public Library

Featured Events

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Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, an...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy

Required

Event Details:

Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, and get a night’s lodging.

Local Author Event

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Civics & Community

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages, Community

Event Details:

Shop Local and Read Local!Join us at the Meriden Public Library’s first-ever Local Author Book FairSaturday, November 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.Community Room 1+2+3Meet and support local ...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community

Program Type: Author Talk, Civics & Community

Required

Event Details:

Shop Local and Read Local!

Join us at the Meriden Public Library’s first-ever Local Author Book Fair

Saturday, November 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Community Room 1+2+3

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Yak & Wrap Holiday Workshop

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room 2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Holiday

Age Group:

Adults

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Do you struggle with wrapping holiday presents every year? Do your wrapped presents look like you fought with a roll of wrapping paper and lost? Come on in to socialize, enjoy some...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday

Required

Event Details:

Do you struggle with wrapping holiday presents every year? Do your wrapped presents look like you fought with a roll of wrapping paper and lost?

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De-Stress with Furry Scaly Friends

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Nature/Wildlife

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

We know that the holiday season can get stressful! Let Furry Scaly Friends help you de-stress with an unforgettable, hands-on experience.Get up close and personal with ou...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Nature/Wildlife

Required

Event Details:

We know that the holiday season can get stressful! Let Furry Scaly Friends help you de-stress with an unforgettable, hands-on experience.

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The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor will not dwell on the attack itself as opposed to the why? Why did the Japanese attack a sleeping U.S. Pacific Fle...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy

Required

Event Details:

The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor will not dwell on the attack itself as opposed to the why? Why did the Japanese attack a sleeping U.S. Pacific Fleet in Hawaii?

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10 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more. Stay after storytime is over for playtime.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join us for special storytime for your little wiggle worm! This is a high energy storytime filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more. Stay after storytime is over for playtime.	This event is in the "Children" group. Lego Block Party 10:00am - 2:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games Event Details: Imagination and creation combined! Join us once a month to make a LEGO creation to be put on display at the library.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. CCALC - Hiking The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, History & Genealogy, Other, Special Event Event Details: The talk will focus on hiking the Inca Trail to the city of Machu Picchu in Peru.	This event is in the "Adults" group. American Job Center Table 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adults" group. CCALC - The Letter Kills But the Spirit Gives Life: The Smiths 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Other, Special Event Event Details: The five Smith sisters of Glastonbury CT were ahead of their time.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Movie Matinee 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Film Required Event Details: Vote to pick which movie screens at the biweekly Teen Movie Matinee! Vote in person the day of and enjoy some snacks! This event is in the "Community" group. Spring Fest 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Community" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Community Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join the MPL Bookmobile for a FREE family-friendly event that’ll include activities for all at Cuno Camp, a beautiful and unique nature preserve right here in Meriden. There will be activities and fun for everyone, including: This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Take Great Photos with your Smartphone 1:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults, Community Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Teens, Adults, Community Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Technology Class Required Event Details: Take Great Photos with your Smartphone – The quality of smartphone cameras is improving rapidly. Their capabilities extend far beyond what some people primarily use them for... taking selfies.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Out in the Open 2:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, LGBTQ+ Required Event Details: The Out in the Open Club is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching, and listening to that’s LGBTQIA+ related. Come hang out in a welcoming environment with like-minded folks.
3 pm	Reservation SCOW - Translation Services for the Spanish Speaking Community 3:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Holocaust Room Purpose of Meeting They will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Practice English Conversation 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Bilingual, Civics & Community, Education 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 hablando en inglés en un ambiente divertido y cómodo! This event is in the "School Age" group. STEAM Stories 3:30pm - 4:30pm School Age Closed Required This event is in the "School Age" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Education, Games, STEAM Required Event Details: Join us each week for stories and a fun STEAM related activity. This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome to join in. Registration is required.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Flapping Butterfly Craft 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, School Age Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Paper butterflies will take flight during this fun craft! Participants will use paper, markers, scissors, tape, and straws to create a lovely flapping friend. All supplies are included and registration is required.
4 pm
5 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. Kindness Rocks Family Event 5:30pm - 7:00pm Children Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Children Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event Required Event Details: Join us for a rocking good time. Create a kindness rock at this event to give to someone special or to keep for yourself.	Reservation Sentinel Asset Management 5:30pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cinema Classics 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Film Required Event Details: Join fellow film enthusiasts as we explore a diverse selection of timeless classics; our selections will include award winners and feature influential actors and directors. Reservation Social Security, Medicare and Retirement Workshop 5:30pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Retirement Workshop - open to the public as well as our attendees
6 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Instructional Chess Program 6:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages, Community This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: All Ages, Community Program Type: Education, Games Event Details: An instructional chess program offered for an eight week spring session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all ages, beginners welcome. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:30pm Babies & Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Melissa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and crafts. This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Crochet Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Learn how to make scarves, hats, coasters, and more! All supplies will be provided. Reservation Realtor's Workshop 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Purpose of Meeting Realtor, Keona Dyson, will provide a free workshop for potential home buyers.

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