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Recycled UFO

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Celebrate world UFO day by making your own UFO out of recycled materials. Make the aliens proud! ...

Fireworks Salt Painting

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create your own beautiful fireworks art using glue, salt and watercolor paint. For ages 5-11. ...

Aquarium Sensory Jars

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create your own aquarium sensory jar! Participants will choose from a variety of options including glitter, shells, plastic critters and pebbles. Supplies are limited. Registration Required. For ages 5-11. ...

Redwoods Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Nature/Wildlife, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:
Compare redwoods and the amazing habitat they live in with our forest found here in Connecticut. Learn how trees provide so much to the environment and ways we can measure their importance. Participants will have the opportunity to write a thank y...

Straw Mosaic Art

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School Age
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:
Create a beautiful mosaic out of upcycled straw pieces, paper, and tacky glue. Registrations is requested, but not required. ...

LEGO Marble Maze Challenge

2:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Design and build your own tabletop LEGO maze. Test your design by navigating a ball through your maze, and then try everyone else's design. ...

Learn How to Play the Ukulele

5:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Music, Workshop
Registration 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 program is best suit...

DIY Kaleidoscope Craft

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration 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. ...

Recycled Flower Craft

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create beautiful flowers out of a recycled materials and craft supplies. Use one of our designs or create your own! For ages 5-11. ...

Book Nook

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Craft a book nook from your favorite read, genre or movie! We will be using recycled materials to create these portals to another world. ...

STEAM Pom Pom Shooter

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us to make your own pom-pom shooter out of cups, paper craft rolls, pool noodles, a balloon and more. After you make your creation test out how far your pom-pom go. This activity is best suited for children ages 5 years-ol...

Magician Ed Pop

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, balloon sculptor, flea circus ringmaster, and storyteller. He has been entertaining children and family audiences for over 40 years. His magic show is a comedy show that uses a lot of audience particip...

Plastic Jar Lantern

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create your own lovely lantern using upcycled materials, tissue paper, mod podge, and string. This craft is best suited for children ages 5 years-old and order. Registration required. ...

Paper Mache Bowls

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us to paint a bowl made out of paper mache. This event is best suited for children 5 years-old and older and siblings are welcome. Registration required. ...

LEGO Mosaic Party with Conn Lug

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration 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. ...

Beaded Keychains

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration 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! ...

Back to School Blues Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration 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! ...

Summer Block Party Finale

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Registration Required
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 summer book discussion happening in Multi-Purpose Room 6. R...

Summer Block Party Finale

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
Registration Required
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 summer book discussion happening in Multi-Purpose Room 6. R...