Week Calendar

Name: Write Your Way: Virtual Short Story Writing Workshop
Start: 2025-01-07T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-07T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Meriden Public Library

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Write Your Way: Virtual Short Story Writing Workshop

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Education, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Unlock the secrets of crafting compelling short stories in this immersive workshop designed for aspiring writers. From generating ideas and developing characters to crafting e...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talk, Education, Workshop

Required

Event Details:

Unlock the secrets of crafting compelling short stories in this immersive workshop designed for aspiring writers.

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Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Room at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Civics & Community

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard!Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library. Attendees will recei...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Civics & Community

Required

Event Details:

Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard!

Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library.

Attendees will receive one hour of community service.

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Hip Hop Class with United Rhythms

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Get ready to groove with United Rhythms Dance Studio's free Adult Hip Hop Classes starting in January! Perfect for beginners and those looking to have fun, these classes will ...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music, Workshop

Required

Event Details:

Get ready to groove with United Rhythms Dance Studio's free Adult Hip Hop Classes starting in January!

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The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Event Calendar

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Register HereCome have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series...

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Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Tai Chi

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Travel & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

In this class, you will begin with loosening up exercises to physically relax the joint areas to allow for better energy flow. This is followed with a meridian cleansing Chi K...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Travel & Culture

Required

Event Details:

In this class, you will begin with loosening up exercises to physically relax the joint areas to allow for better energy flow.

This is followed with a meridian cleansing Chi Kung routine to begin cultivating the chi.

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10 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Open 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Open 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. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup 10:00am - 12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join us for a weekly bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.	This event is in the "Children" group. Hydroponic How To 10:00am - 11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Entrance Hallway Age Group: Children Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife Event Details: Have you seen our hydroponic garden, Sprout? Do you have questions on how hydroponics works? Stop by to ask Miss Holly questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.
11 am						This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Reading with ROAR 11:00am - 12:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Nature/Wildlife, Special Event, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: What could be better than practicing reading with a furry friend? A trained therapy dog will be here for kids to practice reading.
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1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group. Tai Chi 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Travel & Culture Required Event Details: In this class, you will begin with loosening up exercises to physically relax the joint areas to allow for better energy flow. This is followed with a meridian cleansing Chi Kung routine to begin cultivating the chi.
2 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. Take & Make: Origami Stars 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Travel & Culture Required Event Details: Celebrate the new year by learning a new skill! Head to the teen room to grab a take & make kit to create origami stars.	This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Drop-In Balloon Rockets 2:00pm - 3:00pm School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Project Room Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: 3... 2... 1... Blast OFF! Create a balloon rocket out of a straw, paper fins, and a balloon. Test it to see how far it goes.
3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. College 101: Dorm Life 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Civics & Community, Education Required Event Details: Curious about college dorm life? Learn all about it during college 101 - from decorating to cooking to making friends.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Practice English Conversation 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open 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!
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. New Year, New Vision 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday Required Event Details: Excited for a new year and all it holds? Create your 2025 vision board with all you goals, hopes and wishes.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Hip Hop Class with United Rhythms 5:30pm - 6:15pm Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music, Workshop Required Event Details: Get ready to groove with United Rhythms Dance Studio's free Adult Hip Hop Classes starting in January! This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Kid Art Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Tweens (Ages 8-12) Open Required This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6 Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Art & Crafts Required Event Details: Join us to learn how to work with ink. This session focuses on ink tracing photos and kids will have a chance to learn this cool technique.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Monthly Adult Craft Night - Paper Bird Wood Sculpture 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Waitlist 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 a paper bird wood sculpture. This natural piece will bring tranquility to your home during the winter months ahead. All supplies will be provided.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Family Storytime 6:00pm - 7:00pm Preschool Open Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, dancing and more. This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome to join in.
7 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Register Here

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