Library Events

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

The knitting club meets twice a month at the library - but you can also join in via Zoom every Friday evening! Other fiber artists and crafters are also encouraged to attend.For more information on how to access the Zoom link please email our volunteer knit-club coordinator at: cromwellknitclub...read more

Bring your favorite stuffie to the library for a check-up! You'll get to be a doctor for the day and take your stuffed animal through a series of check-up stations to make sure they’re in good health. Registrants are invited to come participate any time between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.Please...read more

Join us for some fun stories, songs, and finger plays. Then complete a related craft to take home!Ages 3-5Registration RequiredBelden Room

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! 

You and your little one will both enjoy this chance to make new friends, play, and socialize. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-5Belden Room

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!Ages 3+Registration RequiredStorytime Room

A program for babies and caregivers. Learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs while bonding with your little one. Ages 0-18 months

Join us for the return of the 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. Make sure to check out our members-only hours that happen before the big sale - anyone can become...read more

Join us for the return of the 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. 

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

The knitting club meets twice a month at the library - but you can also join in via Zoom every Friday evening! Other fiber artists and crafters are also encouraged to attend.For more information on how to access the Zoom link please email our volunteer knit-club coordinator at: cromwellknitclub...read more

Join us for the return of the 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.Saturday is Fill-a-Bag Day! Purchase a bag for a flat fee then stuff that bag with as many books a...read more

Join us for some fun stories, songs, and finger plays. Then complete a related craft to take home!Ages 3-5Registration RequiredBelden Room

You choose a book & we'll provide an evening with snacks, warm drinks... and some peace & quiet so you can finally finish that book! Cozy up by the "fireplace" or find a quiet spot throughout the library - it’s your choice! (And if you have a child attending graphic ...read more

This program has been CANCELLED.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 Hilo.Gr...read more

The Hartt Community Division at the University of Hartford invites you toMeet the Ballerina! Listen to a story about ballet, participate in a modified dance class, and have the opportunity to meet a ballerina from the dance school! The teacher of the class will be a member of the HCD school faculty....read more

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!Ages 3+Registration RequiredStorytime Room

A program for babies and caregivers. Learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs while bonding with your little one. Ages 0-18 months

We’ll have kits for beginners or seasoned crafters to try their hand at this easy and meditative craft.Grades 6-12Registration RequiredBelden Room

Bring your gently used clothing into the library on the drop-off dates (Thursday, May 14 & Friday, May 15), then come back on Saturday, May 16 to refresh your wardrobe- for free! We can accept up to two bags or boxes per participant. There's no requirement to donate, you can choose to just p...read more

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

Join us for our monthly knitting club - 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: ...read more

Join Kim Larkin for a fun overview of the benefits of gems and crystals. We will learn how to best incorporate each crystal into our living spaces as well - then assemble our glass terrariums and plant our “seed of intention” into the soil!Adults & Interested TeensRegistration Requir...read more

Bring your gently used clothing into the library on the drop-off dates (Thursday, May 14 & Friday, May 15), then come back on Saturday, May 16 to refresh your wardrobe- for free! We can accept up to two bags or boxes per participant. There's no requirement to donate, you can choose to just p...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

The knitting club meets twice a month at the library - but you can also join in via Zoom every Friday evening! Other fiber artists and crafters are also encouraged to attend.For more information on how to access the Zoom link please email our volunteer knit-club coordinator at: cromwellknitclub...read more

Bring your gently used clothing into the library on the drop-off dates (Thursday, May 14 & Friday, May 15), then come back on Saturday, May 16 to refresh your wardrobe- for free! We can accept up to two bags or boxes per participant. There's no requirement to donate, you can choose to just p...read more

Stuck in a reading rut? We're here to help! Sign up for a Book Box and let us do the choosing for you! After you've registered, we'll email you a link to a google form where we'll ask a few questions about your reading preferences; at the end of the month you'll be able to p...read more

Join us for some fun stories, songs, and finger plays. Then complete a related craft to take home!Ages 3-5Registration RequiredBelden Room

You and your little one will both enjoy this chance to make new friends, play, and socialize. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-5Belden Room

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!Ages 3+Registration RequiredStorytime Room

A program for babies and caregivers. Learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs while bonding with your little one. Ages 0-18 months

Dress up your little one and bring them to this fancy Music & Movement program. We’ll enjoy dancing, photo ops, socializing, and more!Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-5

Bring your healthy house plants, outdoor plants, cuttings, seedlings, seeds, and containers to the library and swap them out for others. This is a great way to diversify your collection, try growing a new type of plant, and see what others are growing!

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

The knitting club meets twice a month at the library - but you can also join in via Zoom every Friday evening! Other fiber artists and crafters are also encouraged to attend.For more information on how to access the Zoom link please email our volunteer knit-club coordinator at: cromwellknitclub...read more

Join us for our monthly knitting club - 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: ...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

The knitting club meets twice a month at the library - but you can also join in via Zoom every Friday evening! Other fiber artists and crafters are also encouraged to attend.For more information on how to access the Zoom link please email our volunteer knit-club coordinator at: cromwellknitclub...read more