Closed on Friday, March 29th

The library will be closed on Friday, March 29th in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Saturday at 9:30am. 

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Children" group.

STEM String Slime

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have fun with us using science! Participants will have a chance to make string slime at this event using special slime kits. This is best suited to children in grades 1-5. All supplies are included and registration is required. Register below. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Drop-In Seed Bombs

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
We can't wait to see what you grow! Stop at this drop-in event to create seed bombs for your garden using recycled paper, water and seeds. This event is best suited to children in grades 1-5 and siblings are welcome. All supplies are included and ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit & Crochet Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Adult Department Reading Tables
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us at the Meriden Public Library for the Knit & Crochet Club! Bring your project (supplies not provided by the Meriden Public Library) and join with others who also love to knit and crochet and craft together! This is a drop-in ev...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Family Craft Night: Perler Beads

6:30pm - 8:00pm
School Age
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create Perler Bead keychains for yourself or as a gift. Templates will be available or you can design your own. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop-In Crafternoon: Decorate a Rhythm Box

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:
Make your own musical instrument with us! Paint and decorate your own mini rhythm box (similar to a xylophone). ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Community" group.

We Are the Storytellers

11:00am - 12:30pm
All Ages, Community
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Do you love to write? Join us in this exciting new 4-week creative writing program, in which writers will foster their creative writing skills through writing prompts and exercises. We will talk about characters, plots, settings, and dialogue. We ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Pokémon Crafternoon

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Gotta catch 'em all! Stop by to create fun Pokémon related crafts. All families are welcome though some activities are better suited for children in grades 1-5. All supplies are first come first served. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Crochet Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to crochet granny squares, hats, coasters, and scarves! All supplies will be provided. ...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Family Craft Night: Egg Monsters

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create a silly or scary monster with a variety of craft supplies including pipe cleaners, pom poms, googly eyes and more! Let your imagination run wild! ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pet Portraits with Paige

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Bring a photo of your pet and create their caricature from librarian Paige! Infuse your creation with your pet’s personality. Registration is required and limited. This program is intended for teens only. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

DIY Hanging Raincloud

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create a raincloud to hang in your room! We will use cotton balls and beads to create these clouds. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fantasy Map Making

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to make your own fantasy or treasure map. We will use coffee stained paper, dried beans and other materials to randomize and make our maps. Bring your imagination! ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Community" group.

We Are the Storytellers

11:00am - 12:30pm
All Ages, Community
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Do you love to write? Join us in this exciting new 4-week creative writing program, in which writers will foster their creative writing skills through writing prompts and exercises. We will talk about characters, plots, settings, and dialogue. We ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Henna Pop-up!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event, Travel
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join artist Richa Soni as she creates stunning, professionally applied henna designs for you! Each design takes approximately 10-15 minutes to paint on. Registration is required as there is limited space and time. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Black Out Poetry

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create your own poem out of old book pages using black out poetry methods. to celebrate Poetry month. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Poetry Storytime

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:
April is National Poetry Month. Join us for a reading of The Best Worst Poem Ever by Lauren Stohler and a fun activity. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit & Crochet Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Adult Department Reading Tables
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us at the Meriden Public Library for the Knit & Crochet Club! Bring your project (supplies not provided by the Meriden Public Library) and join with others who also love to knit and crochet and craft together! This is a drop-in ev...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Paper Bookmark Narwhals

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a fun folded bookmark that will look like a narwhal when you are done. Patrons will use origami paper, markers, scissors, and glue to make a unique narwhal. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Block Party

10:00am - 2:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Imagination and creation combined! Join us once a month to make a LEGO creation to be put on display at the library. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Community" group.

We Are the Storytellers

11:00am - 12:30pm
All Ages, Community
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Do you love to write? Join us in this exciting new 4-week creative writing program, in which writers will foster their creative writing skills through writing prompts and exercises. We will talk about characters, plots, settings, and dialogue. We ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

STEM Windmill

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn all about wind generated power by making your own working windmill. ...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Recycled Water Bottle Suncatchers

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come celebrate Earth Day with us! Participants will get to upcycle a water bottle into a suncatcher. All supplies are included and registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Messy Makers: Ice Painting

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with ice cubes! We'll provide aprons but please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Community" group.

We Are the Storytellers

11:00am - 12:30pm
All Ages, Community
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages, Community
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Do you love to write? Join us in this exciting new 4-week creative writing program, in which writers will foster their creative writing skills through writing prompts and exercises. We will talk about characters, plots, settings, and dialogue. We ...