Cromwell Belden Public Library

Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Cromwell Belden Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

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CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF NEW YEAR’S DAY
CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF NEW YEAR’S DAY
Monday, Jan. 2, CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE
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INTRO TO 3D PRINTING FOR ADULTS!
6:30 PM
INTRO TO 3D PRINTING FOR ADULTS!
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 6:30 PMINTRO TO 3D PRINTING
The Belden
Interested in 3D printing? Join Frances as she teaches you how the library's 3D printers work! You'll learn how to design your own creation using TinkerCAD, and even get to play around with pre-made designs from Thingiverse.Adults Registration Required

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BABY RHYME TIME
10:30 AM
 BABY RHYME TIME
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 10:30 AMBABY RHYME TIME
The Belden
A new program for babies and caregivers. Learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs while bonding with your little one. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-18 months
TAXES, UPCOMING CHANGES, AND THEIR EFFECT ON YOUR RETIREMENT
6:00 PM
TAXES, UPCOMING CHANGES, AND THEIR EFFECT ON YOUR RETIREMENT
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 6:00 PMTAXES, UPCOMING CHAN
The Belden
Taxes have been a concern for many Americans for decades now. With rising deficits, debt on the federal, state and municipality level where does that leave the taxpayer? As we head towards retirement most Americans have squirreled away a fair amount of assets “tax-deferred”. At this educ...read more

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MUSIC & MOVEMENT
11:15 AM
 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Thursday, Jan. 5, 11:15 AMMUSIC & MOVEMENT
The Belden
Come wiggle, sing, dance, and get silly with Ms. Emily during our Music & Movement program!Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-5
SILENT READERS CLUB
6:00-8:00 PM
 SILENT READERS CLUB
Thursday, Jan. 5, 6:00-8:00 PMSILENT READERS CLUB
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
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STORY TIME
10:30 AM
 STORY TIME
Friday, Jan. 6, 10:30 AMSTORY TIME
The Belden
Join Ms. Stephanie for some fun stories, songs, and finger plays. Then complete a related craft to take home!Ages 3-5Registration Required

FRIDAY FLICKS WITH THE SENIOR CENTER
1:00 PM
FRIDAY FLICKS WITH THE SENIOR CENTER
Friday, Jan. 6, 1:00 PMFRIDAY FLICKS WITH T
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
SILENT READERS CLUB
6:00 PM
 SILENT READERS CLUB
Friday, Jan. 6, 6:00 PMSILENT READERS CLUB
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
ZOOM KNITTING CLUB
6:30 PM
 ZOOM KNITTING CLUB
Friday, Jan. 6, 6:30 PMZOOM KNITTING CLUB
Zoom
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
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
6:30 PM
 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Monday, Jan. 9, 6:30 PMFRIENDS OF THE LIBRA
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! 
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ANIME CLUB
6:00 PM
 ANIME CLUB
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6:00 PMANIME CLUB
The Belden
Grab some friends to come watch anime on the big screen and eat Japanese snacks. This month's watch party will continue Spy X Family! Grades 7-12Drop in! No registration required
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BABY RHYME TIME
10:30 AM
 BABY RHYME TIME
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 10:30 AMBABY RHYME TIME
The Belden
A new program for babies and caregivers. Learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs while bonding with your little one. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-18 months
WILDLIFE IN WINTER
6:00 PM
 WILDLIFE IN WINTER
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 6:00 PMWILDLIFE IN WINTER
The Belden
What strategies do animals employ to get through harsh winter conditions? Using natural props, animal mounts, and a couple of LIVE animals, staff from White Memorial Conservation Center discuss how some animals in CT remain active in winter, while others hibernate, migrate, or go into torpor.All Age...read more

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MUSIC & MOVEMENT
11:15 AM
 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Thursday, Jan. 12, 11:15 AMMUSIC & MOVEMENT
The Belden
Come wiggle, sing, dance, and get silly with Ms. Emily during our Music & Movement program!Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-5
KNITTING CLUB: IN PERSON!
6:30 PM
 KNITTING CLUB: IN PERSON!
Thursday, Jan. 12, 6:30 PMKNITTING CLUB: IN PE
Arch Room
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

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STORY TIME
10:30 AM
 STORY TIME
Friday, Jan. 13, 10:30 AMSTORY TIME
The Belden
Join Ms. Stephanie for some fun stories, songs, and finger plays. Then complete a related craft to take home!Ages 3-5Registration Required

FRIDAY FLICKS WITH THE SENIOR CENTER
1:00 PM
FRIDAY FLICKS WITH THE SENIOR CENTER
Friday, Jan. 13, 1:00 PMFRIDAY FLICKS WITH T
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
ZOOM KNITTING CLUB
6:30 PM
 ZOOM KNITTING CLUB
Friday, Jan. 13, 6:30 PMZOOM KNITTING CLUB
Zoom
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
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CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MLK DAY
 CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MLK DAY
Monday, Jan. 16, CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE
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EXTENDED STUDY HOURS
until 9:00 PM
 EXTENDED STUDY HOURS
Tuesday, Jan. 17, until 9:00 PMEXTENDED STUDY HOURS
It's that time of year again! High school students are invited to stay late at the library to study for exams and work on midyear projects. Enjoy delicious pizza, play with some fidgets, and more.Grades 7-12Drop-in, no registration required
VIRTUAL REALITY: BEAT SABER
4:00-6:00 PM
 VIRTUAL REALITY: BEAT SABER
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 4:00-6:00 PMVIRTUAL REALITY: BEA
The Belden
Explore the world of Virtual Reality with the Library's Oculus VR system! This month we will be featuring the game Beat Saber, where players can dance to catchy beats, wield flashy lightsabers, and try to rack up high scores by keeping to the rhythm.15 minute spots are available; please sign up ...read more

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EXTENDED STUDY HOURS
until 9:00 PM
 EXTENDED STUDY HOURS
Thursday, Jan. 19, until 9:00 PMEXTENDED STUDY HOURS
It's that time of year again! High school students are invited to stay late at the library to study for exams and work on midyear projects. Enjoy delicious pizza, play with some fidgets, and more.Grades 7-12Drop-in, no registration required
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
11:15 AM
 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Thursday, Jan. 19, 11:15 AMMUSIC & MOVEMENT
The Belden
Come wiggle, sing, dance, and get silly with Ms. Emily during our Music & Movement program!Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-5
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FRIDAY FLICKS WITH THE SENIOR CENTER
1:00 PM
FRIDAY FLICKS WITH THE SENIOR CENTER
Friday, Jan. 20, 1:00 PMFRIDAY FLICKS WITH T
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
ZOOM KNITTING CLUB
6:30 PM
 ZOOM KNITTING CLUB
Friday, Jan. 20, 6:30 PMZOOM KNITTING CLUB
Zoom
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
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LIBRARY PLAY DATE
10:30 AM
 LIBRARY PLAY DATE
Monday, Jan. 23, 10:30 AMLIBRARY PLAY DATE
The Belden
You and your little one will both enjoy this chance to make new friends, play, and socialize. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-5
CRAFT NIGHT: PAINT CHIP CALENDARS
6:30 PM
CRAFT NIGHT: PAINT CHIP CALENDARS
Monday, Jan. 23, 6:30 PMCRAFT NIGHT: PAINT C
The Belden
Join us for an evening of crafting and chatting. Bring your own project, or join in on one of our planned crafts - we'll provide the supplies!In January our planned craft is Paint Chip CalendarsAdultsRegistration Required

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POKÉ-SPHEROS
6:00 PM
 POKÉ-SPHEROS
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 6:00 PMPOKÉ-SPHEROS
The Belden
Do you have what it takes to beat a gym leader?Team up and practice your coding skills to work your way through pokémon gym mazes using spheros! Grades 4-6Registration Required

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PAINT NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY
6:00 PM
 PAINT NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6:00 PMPAINT NIGHT AT THE L
Senior Center
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

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MUSIC & MOVEMENT
11:15 AM
 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Thursday, Jan. 26, 11:15 AMMUSIC & MOVEMENT
The Belden
Come wiggle, sing, dance, and get silly with Ms. Emily during our Music & Movement program!Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-5
THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB
6:30 PM
 THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB
Thursday, Jan. 26, 6:30 PMTHURSDAY NIGHT BOOK
The Belden
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.In January we will be reading The One Hundred Years of Lenni & Margot by Marianne Cronin.AdultsRegistration Required 

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STORY TIME
10:30 AM
 STORY TIME
Friday, Jan. 27, 10:30 AMSTORY TIME
The Belden
Join Ms. Stephanie for some fun stories, songs, and finger plays. Then complete a related craft to take home!Ages 3-5Registration Required

FRIDAY FLICKS WITH THE SENIOR CENTER
1:00 PM
FRIDAY FLICKS WITH THE SENIOR CENTER
Friday, Jan. 27, 1:00 PMFRIDAY FLICKS WITH T
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
ZOOM KNITTING CLUB
6:30 PM
 ZOOM KNITTING CLUB
Friday, Jan. 27, 6:30 PMZOOM KNITTING CLUB
Zoom
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
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CROMWELL ARTS ALLIANCE: ANNUAL POETRY EVENT
10:30 AM
CROMWELL ARTS ALLIANCE: ANNUAL POETRY EVENT
Saturday, Jan. 28, 10:30 AMCROMWELL ARTS ALLIAN
The Belden Room
"In continued support of local artists, CAA in partnership with Cromwell Belden Library will hold a Poetry reading event in January 2023. We are looking to spotlight local artists and their written work. If you are a writer or aspiring writer thirteen years or older, we are looking for you to b...read more
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LITERACY SNOW DAY
6:00 PM
 LITERACY SNOW DAY
Monday, Jan. 30, 6:00 PMLITERACY SNOW DAY
The Belden
Grow your child's reading skills by participating in snowy, winter themed literacy activities your preschooler will love.Registration RequiredAges 3-5

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GRAPHIC NOVEL CLUB
6:00 PM
 GRAPHIC NOVEL CLUB
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6:00 PMGRAPHIC NOVEL CLUB
The Belden
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 some games, and more.Grades 3-6Registration Required

    
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