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May
4
2025
Sun
Daffodil Festival
9:30am - 5:00pm
Community
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Community
Program Type:
Art & Crafts,
Civics & Community,
Food/Cooking,
Games,
Music,
Special Event
Event Details:
Since 1978, The Daffodil festival is Meriden’s largest and most colorful community event, held during the peak season for daffodils to bloom.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
May
5
2025
Mon
Wiggle Worms
10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
May
7
2025
Wed
Wiggle Worms
10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
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.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Multi-Purpose Room 6
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11 am |
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
5
2025
Mon
CCALC - Defining Genocide
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center,
Education,
History & Genealogy
Event Details:
Dr. Kempton will tell stories of resistance during the Holocaust and also discuss the two recent genocides in Sudan, one ongoing and the other unresolved.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
CCALC - Book Discussion III: James, by Percival Everett
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 5
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club,
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center
Event Details:
James is based on Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn, but is told from Jim's point of view. The book deals with slavery and contains horror and humor. The slaves speak in a dialect, as well as correct English.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
CCALC - Jean Gabin, France's Biggest Movie Star
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center,
Education,
Film
Event Details:
John will give a talk and show film clips about Jean Gabin (1904-1976), France's major film star and popular singer who worked his way up in the early 30's from supporting roles on screen to tough-guy leading roles.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
10
2025
Sat
The Kenn Morr Band
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults,
Community
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group:
Adults,
Community
Program Type:
Music,
Special Event
Event Details:
The Kenn Morr Band will be performing at the Meriden Public Library on May 10th!
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
7
2025
Wed
How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin
Library Branch:
Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Talk
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
9
2025
Fri
Take & Make: Mother's Day Cards
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Art & Crafts,
Holiday
Event Details:
Come to the teen room to grab a take & make kit to create a card for Mother's Day.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
5
2025
Mon
Classics Clique Discussion
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 5
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club,
Film
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.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
May
5
2025
Mon
Working 101: Seasonal Jobs
3:30pm - 4:30pm
High School
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
High School
Program Type:
Education
Event Details:
Join Librarian Paige to learn all about seasonal jobs, just in time for summer jobs!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Life Hacks: Travel Planning on a Budget
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 5
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Travel & Culture
Event Details:
Working on planning a summer trip? Booked one already? Haven't started planning anything yet?
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to the teen room for a magical adventure! Create your own whimsical fairy house using repurposed materials.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Art & Crafts,
Civics & Community,
Games,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities. Registration is required to best accommodate sensory requests.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
7
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Civics & Community
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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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
7
2025
Wed
Computación Básica: Correo Electrónico (Email)
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room 5
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Bilingual,
Technology Class
Event Details:
Aprenda los conceptos básicos para enviar y recibir correo electrónico. No se necesita experiencia de computación. Programa en español
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
7
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Art & Crafts,
LGBTQ+
Event Details:
The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that's LGBTQIA+ related. Chat as you complete a craft!
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Pajama Jams Storytime
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Preschool
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Music,
Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:
Join us for a special musical storytime with Miss Holly! Children will get the chance to sing, dance, and play with some musical instruments during a fun filled storytime.
May
8
2025
Thu
Kiwanis Club Annual Meeting and Celebration
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Meriden Public Library
Room:
Multi-Purpose Room 6
Purpose of Meeting
Annual Business meeting and installation of new members. This is open to the public.
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