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Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, 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.

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LEGO Mosaic Party with Conn Lug

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Come create a beautiful Lego mosaic to be put on display in the library for all to enjoy! Conn Lug the Lego enthusiast group will be here to assist in creating a beautiful mosai...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Required
Event Details:

Come create a beautiful Lego mosaic to be put on display in the library for all to enjoy!

Conn Lug the Lego enthusiast group will be here to assist in creating a beautiful mosaic for our library.

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Table Top Club

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come play a couple rounds of your favorite board game and enjoy some snacks. Check out our new to us boardgames!

Required
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!

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Beaded Keychains

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get your backpack ready for school with a shiny new beaded keychain. We'll have a variety of beads available to make the perfect keychain just for you!

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Get your backpack ready for school with a shiny new beaded keychain.

We'll have a variety of beads available to make the perfect keychain just for you!

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Teen Gardening Club

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Teens
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!

Required
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!

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Cinema Classics

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults
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. Wh...

Required
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.

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Family Storytime

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
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.

Required
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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Lil Coquíes Bilingual Storytime

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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.

Required
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.

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Teen Cooking Club

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn to cook simple dishes using local produce grown by our very own teen garden club. We will be crafting fancy ramen!

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Learn to cook simple dishes using local produce grown by our very own teen garden club.

We will be crafting fancy ramen!

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Back to School Blues Party

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Sadly, the summer has come to an end... Attend our Back to School Blues Party! Create your own paper, play some games and get in some last minute summer fun!

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Required
Event Details:

Sadly, the summer has come to an end...


Attend our Back to School Blues Party! Create your own paper, play some games and get in some last minute summer fun!

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Summer Block Party Finale

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of summer reading with crafts, music, giant lawn games and more for all ages! Adults are welcome to participate with family or join in end of&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of summer reading with crafts, music, giant lawn games and more for all ages!

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Summer Block Party Finale

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of summer reading with crafts, music, giant lawn games and more for all ages! Adults are welcome to participate with family or join in end of&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of summer reading with crafts, music, giant lawn games and more for all ages!

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Tales and Origami for Teens

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Education, Special Event, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

During this 90-minute program, Motoko will tell traditional tales, full of humor and mystery, and discuss how Japanese folklore has inspired games and anime in the U.S. a...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Special Event, Travel & Culture
Required
Event Details:

During this 90-minute program, Motoko will tell traditional tales, full of humor and mystery, and discuss how Japanese folklore has inspired games and anime in the U.S. and around the world.

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Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
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
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.

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Queer Quetzals Book Club

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, LGBTQ+
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join YA Queer Quetzals to read fantastic YA with LGBTQIA+ representation. Snag next month's pick, Being Ace, an anthology from ace writers.

Required
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, Being Ace, an anthology from ace writers.

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Teen Movie Matinee

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Vote to pick which movie is shown at the bi-weekly Teen Movie Matinee!

Required
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!

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Soro-Bindi Performance

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Education, Music, Special Event, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Learn all about Ghanaian dances, songs and stories during this interactive performance with Iddi Saaka, an award winning West African dance and music performance artist and teacher...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Music, Special Event, Travel & Culture
Required
Event Details:

Learn all about Ghanaian dances, songs and stories during this interactive performance with Iddi Saaka, an award winning West African dance and music performance artist and teacher.

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Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Film
Age Group:
Adults
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 adaptatio...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Required
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.

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Manga Club

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love manga? Join the manga club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet like-minded people and work on fun projects.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Do you love manga?

Join the manga club to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet like-minded people and work on fun projects.

Labor Day

All Day
Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile, Virtual Event Calendar

The Meriden Public Library is closed.

Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library, Bookmobile, Virtual Event Calendar
Description:

The Meriden Public Library is closed.

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Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 adaptatio...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
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.

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Cinema Classics

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults
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. Wh...

Required
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.

Book cover on left, movie poster on right for Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Film
Age Group:
Adults
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 adaptatio...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Required
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.

Book cover to the left, movie poster to the right of F Scott Fitzgerald's Tender is the Night

Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 adaptatio...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
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.