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 agesRegistration Required

Come wiggle, sing, dance, and get silly with Ms. Emily during our Music & Movement program!Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-5

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!AdultsDrop-in

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.AdultsRegistration Required; registration will open at 10 AM

Join us for some fun stories, songs, and finger plays. Then complete a related craft to take home!Ages 3-5Registration 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: 860-632-3447SeniorsRegistration 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 c...read more

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 1-5Registration Required

You and your little one will both enjoy this chance to make new friends, play, and socialize. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 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 4-6Registration Required

New to anime? A seasoned pro? Join us to watch anime on the big screen and eat Japanese snacks or make crafts!Grades 7-12Registration required

Come wiggle, sing, dance, and get silly with Ms. Emily during our Music & Movement program!Drop in! No registration requiredAges 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 coordinat...read more

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 3-5Registration 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: 860-632-3447SeniorsRegistration 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 c...read more

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 and the community by supporting events, materials, and museum passes. 

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 Star...read more

Do you like a story with a good Happily Ever After? Which romance tropes are your favorite? There are no "guilty secret" excuses here - if you like reading romance then this is the space for you! Come join Emily & Karlyn for our monthly Romance Book Club meeting. We will be discussing ...read more

A program for babies and caregivers. Learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs while bonding with your little one. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-18 months

Come wiggle, sing, dance, and get silly with Ms. Emily during our Music & Movement program!Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-5

Join us for our fun monthly craft. If this event is full you are still welcome - just bring your own project to work on while we craft!AdultsRegistration Required; registration will open at 10 AM

Join us each Friday afternoon for a fresh showing of a new film on the big screen!Please call the Senior Center to register: 860-632-3447SeniorsRegistration 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 c...read more

Calling all young heroes! Join us at the library for an action-packed superhero story time adventure! We’ll don some capes, read some adventurous stories, and create our own superhero personas.Ages 3-7Registration Required

Graphic novel fans unite! Come to the library once a month to get together with fellow comic lovers to enjoy some fun activities all about your favorite series and authors. We'll make our own comics, play games, and more.The Graphic Novel series for May is Katie the CatsitterGrades 3-6Registrati...read more

A program for babies and caregivers. Learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs while bonding with your little one. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-18 months

Have a major sweet tooth? Grab some friends for a chill night making candy sushi and hanging out at the library.Grades 7-12Registration required

It's time for Toddler Prom! Dress up your little one (and yourself!) and bring them to this fancy Music & Movement to enjoy dancing, photo opportunities, socializing, and more!Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-5

Join us for our twice-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 coo...read more

Join us for some fun stories, songs, and finger plays. Then complete a related craft to take home!Ages 3-5Registration 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: 860-632-3447SeniorsRegistration 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 c...read more

Come visit us at the garden to start the season off right! We will be planting and watering our flowers, vegetables and herbs.This event will take place at the Cromwell Belden Public Library's Childrens' Garden, near the intersection of Willowbrook RD and Evergreen RD.

A program for babies and caregivers. Learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs while bonding with your little one. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-18 months

Join Food Explorers for a deliciously fruity cooking class! You’ll be making Mini Fruit Cobblers by making a sweet fruit filling topped with a crumbly topping made of oats, brown sugar and cinnamon. Recipe is nut-free but will contain dairy.Grades 1-4Registration Required

Join us for our monthly book club meeting - all are welcome! Copies are available at the library's front desk, starting after the prior month's meeting.This month we will be reading & discussing The Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang.Charles Wang is mad at America. A brash, lovable immigr...read more

Join us each Friday afternoon for a fresh showing of a new film on the big screen!Please call the Senior Center to register: 860-632-3447SeniorsRegistration 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 c...read more