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

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? 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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9 am			Reservation Meriden Children First Initiative 9:30am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Purpose of Meeting	Reservation Midstate Chamber of Commerce Job Fair 9:30am - 2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Purpose of Meeting
10 am	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Move and Groove with United Rhythms Dance Studio 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" 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: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Music, Special Event Required Event Details: Join United Rhythms Dance Studio for a moving and grooving time this summer! This dance program will explore building basic dance skills while keeping their minds and bodies active!		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms Session 1 10:00am - 10:30am 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: Education, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Lil Coquíes Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Closed Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" 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, Preschool Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Katerina for Lil Coquíes bilingual storytime filled with music, stories, and Spanish language discovery for your little one! Siblings are welcome.
11 am			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms Session 2 11:00am - 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: Education, 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Community Clean-Up at the Meriden Green 11:00am - 1:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages, Community Closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Community" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages, Community Program Type: Civics & Community, Special Event Required Event Details: Help keep your community beautiful and clean! Join us for a clean-up at the City Green. Families are welcome to meet, and all supplies will be provided.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Composting 101 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Education, Nature/Wildlife Required Event Details: Are you passionate about sustainability and reducing waste? Do you want to learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden?
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1 pm						This event is in the "Children" group. Saturday Family Flicks 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Film Required Event Details: Join us for a fun family feature Wish (Rated PG)! Cozy up and bring something comfortable to sit on. Registration is requested, but not required.
2 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade) 2:00pm - 3:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Virtual Event This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register Here	This event is in the "School Age" group. LEGO Marble Maze Challenge 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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: Art & Crafts, Games Required Event Details: Design and build your own tabletop LEGO maze. Test your design by navigating a ball through your maze, and then try everyone else's design.
3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. New Music Monday 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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: Health & Wellness, Music Required Event Details: Discover this month's newest music in the teen room. All playlists/suggestion must be library appropriate.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Graphic Godzilla Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Book Club Required Event Details: Join YA Graphic Godzilla to read fantastic YA comics, graphic novels and manga. Snag next month's pick, The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang.		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 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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5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Sensory Playtime 5:00pm - 6:30pm 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: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Education, Games, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several stations of fun activities while socializing. Registration is required.		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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Seasonal Flavors with New Britain ROOTS (Kids) 6:00pm - 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: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness Required Event Details: Make your own seasoning and sample it on popcorn. Learn all about seasonal flavors using ingredients from our hydroponic garden and more. This half hour program is best suited for children 5 years-old and older. Registration required. This event is in the "Teens" group. Table Top Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Games Required Event Details: Come play a couple rounds of your favorite board game and enjoy some snacks. Check out our new to us boardgames! This event is in the "Teens" group. Seasonal Flavors with New Britain ROOTS (Teens) 6:30pm - 7:00pm 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 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness Required Event Details: Make your own seasoning and sample it on popcorn. Learn all about seasonal flavors using ingredients from our hydroponic garden and more.	This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime 6:00pm - 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: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Alyssa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and more. This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome.

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