Library Events

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! 

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

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

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 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.December's meeting will be a roundup of the best graphic novels of 2025...read more

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

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

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

Join Rachel Koladis (you can find her as “The Replanted Witch” on Instagram) to learn a bit more about the history and traditions historically associated with the celebration of Yule. Get inspired to create new family traditions to keep the season cozy and bright - and then get hands on ...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

Gift your loved ones a tasty present this year- brownies in a jar! We’ll add dry ingredients, then spend time decorating gift tags, and wrapping it up.Recipe is nut-free but will contain dairy and gluten.Ages 0-12Registration RequiredBelden Room

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

Hang out with friends on a half day! Play board, card or video games, make a craft, have a snack... no registration necessary, just drop in!Grades 6-12 Drop in! No registration requiredBelden Room

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

Join us for our monthly knitting club - in-person! This is also a special holiday meeting, where you are encouraged to bring food to share in a group potluck.Bring yourself and your latest knitting project to work on and share. Other fiber artists and crafters are also encouraged to attend!This...read more

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 Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey.Alaska, 1920: a brutal place to homestead, and especially ...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

Join us to craft and watch the holiday classic: Elf! The lights will be on and chatting is okay. Bring any personal craft project that you want to work on; the library will also provide some basic craft supplies, plus snacks and drinks to sustain all that crafting energy!Adults & Interested Teen...read more

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

Try out the Library's NEW Virtual Reality System! Stop by the library after school's early dismissal for Winter Break and try out Beat Saber, Waltz of the Wizard, and more!

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

Build the tallest marshmallow snowman and try other snowy experiments. Then taste test your results with some hot cocoa.Grades 1-5Registration RequiredBelden Room

Create your very own shadow box by choosing a landscape and layering pieces inside of a frame. We’ll have pre-cut sets for you to arrange so you can spend time adding your own creative touches.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

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