Library Events

This popular program is back! Who better to practice your reading skills with than our therapy dog friends, Phoenix, Maple, and Dodger? Reserve a 20 minute time slot to pet and read to a furry companion. Make sure to come early to pick out your book!

Children of all ages
Registration Required

Come wiggle, sing, dance, and get silly with Ms. Emily during our Music & Movement program!

Drop in! No registration required
Ages 0-5

Join us for this Cromwell favorite - not your average follow-along class! Members of the Cromwell Arts Alliance will help you choose and create your own version of the month's themed painting.
Adults
Registration Required; registration will open at 10 AM

You choose a book, we'll provide an evening with snacks, warm drinks, and even a crackling "fireplace"... and some peace & quiet so you can finally finish that book!
Adults
Drop-in

Join us for some fun stories, songs, and finger plays. Then complete a related craft to take home!

Ages 3-5
Registration Required

Join us each Friday afternoon for a fresh showing of a new film on the big screen!
Please call the Senior Center to register: 860-632-3447
Seniors
Registration Required

Don't want to leave your cozy house for the in-person Knitting Club? Then join their weekly Zoom sessions, every Friday evening! Work on your latest craft project and chat with fellow fiber enthusiasts, all from the comfort of your own home.
If you are interested in joining, please reach out to cromwellknitclub@gmail.com to request the Zoom link.

Attention aspiring Pokémon Trainers! Get ready for an epic journey into the world of Pokémon. Join us for an afternoon of games, crafts, and Pokémon-inspired fun that will capture the hearts of anyone trying to catch them all!

Grades 1-5
Registration Required

You and your little one will both enjoy this chance to make new friends, play, and socialize. 

Drop in! No registration required
Ages 0-5

The Friends of the Cromwell Belden Public Library are looking for new members! Stop by their monthly meeting, and help brain-storm new ways to support your local library. The Friends provide funding for museum passes, events and more.
Drop-in! 

Embark on a cosmic adventure with our captivating Galaxy in a Jar craft designed to ignite the imagination of young stargazers!

Grades 4-6
Registration Required

New to anime? A seasoned pro? Join us to watch anime on the big screen and eat Japanese snacks or make crafts!

Grades 7-12
Registration required

Come wiggle, sing, dance, and get silly with Ms. Emily during our Music & Movement program!

Drop in! No registration required
Ages 0-5

Join us for our monthly knitting club - now back in-person!
Bring yourself and your latest knitting project to work on and share. Other fiber artists and crafters are also encouraged to attend!
This club also meets virtually on Friday evenings, via Zoom.
For more information, please email the coordinator: cromwellknitclub@gmail.com
Adults
Registration Recommended

Join us for the new, revamped, Annual Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Cromwell Belden Public Library! All funds raised by the Friends directly benefit the Library, supporting events and materials. Keep your eyes peeled for information about special preview hours!

Join us for some fun stories, songs, and finger plays. Then complete a related craft to take home!

Ages 3-5
Registration Required

Join us each Friday afternoon for a fresh showing of a new film on the big screen!
Please call the Senior Center to register: 860-632-3447
Seniors
Registration Required

Don't want to leave your cozy house for the in-person Knitting Club? Then join their weekly Zoom sessions, every Friday evening! Work on your latest craft project and chat with fellow fiber enthusiasts, all from the comfort of your own home.
If you are interested in joining, please reach out to cromwellknitclub@gmail.com to request the Zoom link.

Join us for the new, revamped, Annual Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Cromwell Belden Public Library! All funds raised by the Friends directly benefit the Library, supporting events and materials. Keep your eyes peeled for information about special preview hours!

Are you a fan of speculative or science fiction - or do you want to try something new? This brand new book club will be all about reading through the whole catalog of science fiction, from classics to contemporary to strange and groundbreaking. We’ll start our reading with The Calculating Stars by Mary Kowal Robinette!
Adults
Registration Optional