Library Events

January 2 - February 28We’re reading for 30 days this winter! Stop by our front desk to pick up a booklet and track your progress, then turn it in to earn a specially designed CBPL Winter Reading mug while supplies last.For AdultsNo Registration Required

TCG = Trading Card Game! Come show off your Lorcana deck or trade a few Pokemon cards. All card themes are welcome! Interested, but don’t own any cards? No worries! There will be simple activities and light snacks. Come hang out at our TCG event!Ages 8 & upDrop-inBelden Room

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

Join other genre-lovers to follow the story of a girl named Adina, who grows up knowing that she is different: She possesses knowledge of a faraway planet. The arrival of a fax machine enables her to contact her extraterrestrial relatives who have (she believes) sent her to report on the odditi...read more

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

It's time to rock out with our Punk Rock Storytime! Ages 3-7Registration RequiredBelden Room

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

Celebrate national pizza week and the latest release of the hilarious graphic novel series, Pizza and Taco, by Stephen Shaskan. We’ll have minute-to-win-it games, crafts and pizza!Grades 1-5Registration RequiredBelden RoomNOTE: Library policy reads, "Children ages eight (8) to eleven (11)...read more

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

By popular demand, board Game Night for Adults is here! Looking for some new board game buddies? Curious to try out new and different games? Stop by and play games like Settlers of Catan, Sushi Go, and more.Drop-In - No Registration Required!For adults, but family groups are welcome too!

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 for Cromwell's Cookbook Club, where we'll each bring a dish to share from this season's chosen cookbook, chef, or theme! This time around we will be cooking and sharing dishes from What Goes With What: 100 Recipes, 20 Charts, Endless Possibilities by Julia Turshen. From...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!AdultsDrop-in

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 January is The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza.Gr...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

Meet with library staff Emma & Frances to discuss all of your burning tech questions or problems during a 20 minute appointment. Please make sure to bring your device, all chargers, and any passwords that you might need.Adults & SeniorsRegistration Required; registration will open at 9 AM

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

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

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

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

Try out the Library's NEW Virtual Reality System! Reserve a 30 minute time slot to learn about VR and try out Beat Saber, Waltz of the Wizard, and more!Adults & Interested Teens (ages 14+)Registration Required; registration will open at 10 AM

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

Meet with library staff Emma & Frances to discuss all of your burning tech questions or problems during a 20 minute appointment. Please make sure to bring your device, all chargers, and any passwords that you might need.Adults & SeniorsRegistration Required; registration will open at 9 AM

Bring your gently used or like-new crafting supplies into the library on the drop-off dates... then come back on Saturday to refresh your art supplies - for free!. There is also no requirement to donate - you can just choose to stop by on Saturday and peruse!We're proud to have partnered with th...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 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 Trust by Hernan Diaz.An unparalleled novel about money, power, intimacy, and perce...read more

Bring your gently used or like-new crafting supplies into the library on the drop-off dates... then come back on Saturday to refresh your art supplies - for free!. There is also no requirement to donate - you can just choose to stop by on Saturday and peruse!We're proud to have partnered with th...read more

Bring your gently used or like-new crafting supplies into the library on the drop-off dates... then come back on Saturday to refresh your art supplies - for free!. There is also no requirement to donate - you can just choose to stop by on Saturday and peruse!DROP-OFF DATES:THURSDAY, JAN 29 from 9:00...read more