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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MUSIC & MOVEMENT
11:15 AM
 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Thursday, Dec. 1, 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, Dec. 1, 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, Dec. 2, 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, Dec. 2, 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
MEDICARE 101
3:30 PM
 MEDICARE 101
Friday, Dec. 2, 3:30 PMMEDICARE 101
Arch Room
Join Sean Condon, Cromwell local licensed insurance agent, for a free class on the ins and outs of signing up & using Medicare!AdultsRegistration Required

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TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
4:30 PM
 TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Monday, Dec. 5, 4:30 PMTEEN VOLUNTEER ORIEN
The Belden
Looking for volunteer opportunities? Sign up to become a Teen Volunteer and attend orientation to get started. You'll learn exactly what you can do in order to earn volunteer hours.Grades 7-12Registration Required

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
6:30 PM
 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Monday, Dec. 5, 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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VIRTUAL REALITY: THE WALTZ OF THE WIZARD
5:00-6:00 PM
VIRTUAL REALITY: THE WALTZ OF THE WIZARD
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 5:00-6:00 PMVIRTUAL REALITY: THE
The Belden
Explore the world of Virtual Reality with the Library's Oculus VR system! This month we will be featuring the free VR game The Waltz of the Wizard, where players can explore the potion lab of a mad wizard.15 minute spots are available; please sign up for a time in advance.Ages 13 and upRegistrat...read more

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MUSIC & MOVEMENT
11:15 AM
 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Thursday, Dec. 8, 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
PERFECT NEW HAVEN PIZZA WITH THE NEW HAVEN PIZZA SCHOOL
6:30 PM
PERFECT NEW HAVEN PIZZA WITH THE NEW HAVEN PIZZA SCHOOL
Thursday, Dec. 8, 6:30 PMPERFECT NEW HAVEN PI
Belden Room
Do you want to learn how to make New Haven Style Pizza at home in your electric or gas oven? This class will show you how to make the dough, sauce, how to assemble the pizza including stretching the dough, adding mozzarella cheese and finishing it off with some fresh Pecorino Romano grated cheese an...read more

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FRIDAY FLICKS WITH THE SENIOR CENTER
1:00 PM
FRIDAY FLICKS WITH THE SENIOR CENTER
Friday, Dec. 9, 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
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ANIME CLUB
6:00 PM
 ANIME CLUB
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 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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MUSIC & MOVEMENT
11:15 AM
 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Thursday, Dec. 15, 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, Dec. 15, 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, Dec. 16, 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, Dec. 16, 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
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LIBRARY PLAY DATE
10:30 AM
 LIBRARY PLAY DATE
Monday, Dec. 19, 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: TIN-PUNCHED VOTIVE LUMINARIES
6:30 PM
CRAFT NIGHT: TIN-PUNCHED VOTIVE LUMINARIES
Monday, Dec. 19, 6:30 PMCRAFT NIGHT: TIN-PUN
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 December our planned craft is Tin Punched LuminariesAdultsRegistration Required

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SPECIAL STORY TIME: GLOW PARTY
6:00 PM
 SPECIAL STORY TIME: GLOW PARTY
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 6:00 PMSPECIAL STORY TIME:
The Belden
Let's light up the library with some glow stick fun! We'll read stories about luminous animals, create a light-up craft, and have a glow in the dark dance party.Ages 3-7Registration Required

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BABY RHYME TIME
10:30 AM
 BABY RHYME TIME
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 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
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MUSIC & MOVEMENT
11:15 AM
 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Thursday, Dec. 22, 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, Dec. 22, 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 December we will be reading Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf.AdultsRegistration Required 

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STORY TIME
10:30 AM
 STORY TIME
Friday, Dec. 23, 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, Dec. 23, 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
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SNOW SISTERS
2:00 PM
 SNOW SISTERS
Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2:00 PMSNOW SISTERS
The Belden
Calling all Frozen fans! Come on by for a snowtastic afternoon of story, singing, games and fun with the Snow Sisters! Meet & greets (with photo op) to follow performance.Ages 3 and upRegistration Required

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BABY RHYME TIME
10:30 AM
 BABY RHYME TIME
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 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
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MUSIC & MOVEMENT
11:15 AM
 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Thursday, Dec. 29, 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
POP CULTURE PERLER BEADS
3:00 PM
 POP CULTURE PERLER BEADS
Thursday, Dec. 29, 3:00 PMPOP CULTURE PERLER B
The Belden
Enjoy an afternoon of crafting making fun perler bead creations with Miss Stephanie! Turn your favorite characters into cute keychains while chatting and relaxing with friends.Grades 4-6Registration Required

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STORY TIME
10:30 AM
 STORY TIME
Friday, Dec. 30, 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, Dec. 30, 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
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NOON YEAR’S EVE
11:30 AM
 NOON YEAR’S EVE
Saturday, Dec. 31, 11:30 AMNOON YEAR’S EV
The Belden
Ring in the New Year early at the Cromwell Library! We'll celebrate by dressing in our fancy clothes and having a dance party. When the clock strikes noon the balloons will drop and we will all toast the arrival of the "noon year" with some fancy sparkling juice.All AgesRegistration Re...read more

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