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Name: Wangunk Tribe
Start: 2024-11-12T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-12T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Meriden Public Library

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Wangunk Tribe

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages, Community

Event Details:

Join us to learn about the Wangunk with local tribal historian and Wangunk elder Gary O'Neil. The Wangunk tribe has been in Connecticut for thousands of ye...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community

Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture

Required

Event Details:

Join us to learn about the Wangunk with local tribal historian and Wangunk elder Gary O'Neil. The Wangunk tribe has been in Connecticut for thousands of years.

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Art of the Book

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

We tend to think of books as the standard bound publications that fill the bookshelves of our wonderful libraries. And yet, books can be incredibly diverse, extremely unique, full ...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Workshop

Required

Event Details:

We tend to think of books as the standard bound publications that fill the bookshelves of our wonderful libraries. And yet, books can be incredibly diverse, extremely unique, full of surprises and even sculptural.

Tech Topics: Getting the Most Out of Your Phone

Monday, November 18, 2024 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 understand the main differences between websites and apps, how to navigate and customize phone security settings, as well as tips to save memory and batte...

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Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 5

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Required

Event Details:

In this session, you will understand the main differences between websites and apps, how to navigate and customize phone security settings, as well as tips to save memory and battery life on your phone.

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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.

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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. Cancelled Lil Coquíes Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Cancelled 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 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 "Teens" group. Cancelled Sustainable Local Eats 11:30am - 12:30pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled 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 Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Learn about the wonderful local produce Connecticut offers at this teen centered program. Teens will have the opportunity to create a healthy, local snack.
12 pm					This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Signing Rocks 12:00pm - 12:45pm Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens Program Type: Education, Special Event Required Event Details: Learn about ASL through fun games and activities while learning various signs. All levels are welcome! This program is generously funded by a grant provided by the James H. Napier Foundation.
1 pm				This event is in the "Community" group. UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Tabling 1:00pm - 3:00pm Community 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: Entrance Hallway Age Group: Community Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Event Details: This is a monthly informational session about the UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. The goal is to answer general questions about nutrition ( "UConn EFNEP Nutrition Corner") and to sign up those who are interested in UConn		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 is shown at the bi-weekly Teen Movie Matinee!
2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Learning the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Teens Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register Here Reservation SCOW - Translation Services for the Spanish Speaking Community 2:00pm - 6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Holocaust Room Purpose of Meeting SCOW will be providing Spanish translation services so Spanish language speaking persons can access library services.				This event is in the "Adults" group. Decluttering 101 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Workshop Required Event Details: A clean and tidy home can improve sleep, boost mood, and promote relaxation. In this class, you will learn several different decluttering methods and find one that works best for you!
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Topics: Introduction to Keyboard and Mouse 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: Education, Technology Class Required Event Details: Come to the library for this interactive introduction to the basics of operating a mouse.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Learn How to Play the Ukulele (Teens) 4:00pm - 4:45pm Teens, Middle School, High School Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" 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: Teens, Middle School, High School Program Type: Education, Music Required Event Details: Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided, or bring your own.
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Learn How to Play the Ukulele (Kids) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" 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, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Music, Workshop Required Event Details: One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time! Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Reservation Meriden Pride 5:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Purpose of Meeting Do you enjoy crocheting, coloring, knitting, origami, or any other craft? Come join your community in a fun night of crafts. This is a bring your own craft event.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Media Literacy with ACES Learning Specialist Kimberly Cellini 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, Workshop Required Event Details: We can't wait to see you here! Join us for this workshop on fostering positive relationships with technology for families. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Gardening Club 6:00pm - 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 Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness, Nature/Wildlife Required Event Details: Learn how to garden in this monthly meetup! Check out the teen cooking club in August where we will use what we grow! This event is in the "Adults" group. Namibia: A Southwest African Birding Safari, with Jerry Connolly 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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: Nature/Wildlife, Travel & Culture Required Event Details: Have you ever wanted to go on an African safari, and see a colorful array of native birds in addition to traditional safari animals?	This event is in the "Adults" group. Learn How to Play the Ukulele (Adults) 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music Required Event Details: One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time! Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. This event is in the "Teens" group. Queer Quetzals Book Club 6:00pm - 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 Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club, LGBTQ+ Required Event Details: Join YA Queer Quetzals to read fantastic YA with LGBTQIA+ representation. Snag next month's pick, She Gets the Girl by Rachel Lippincott and Alyson Derrick. This event is in the "Adults" group. Booktok Bookclub 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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: 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 "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. This event is in the "Children" group. DIY Kaleidoscope Craft 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Children's Project Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: We can't wait to see the kaleidoscope you create out of upcycled materials and beads. This event is best suited to children ages 5 years-old and older. Registration Required. This event is in the "Adults" group. Summer Reading Book Discussion 6:30pm - 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 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Special Event Required Event Details: Book Discussion of “The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store” by Cait Flanders.

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