Library Events

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 this beloved adaptation of the classic Cinderella tale. 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 energ...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

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

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.Adults & Interested TeensRegistration 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

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!

Looking for a hands-on way to spend your Saturday? Join us for a make and break workshop with Playful Engineers. Come to the library to build catapults, carousels, domino rallies and more! Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this family-friendly event! Ages 5+Rgistration RequiredBelden ...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 February is D&D: Dungeon Club.Grades 3-6Re...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

Interested in 3D printing? Join Ms. Frances as she teaches you how the library's 3D printer works and learn how to design your own creation using Thingiverse and TinkerCAD.Grades 6-12Registration RequiredBelden Room 

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

Come join The Replanted Witch for a magical journey into the art of tea leaf reading. Learn how to infuse your tea with intention, energy, and magic. Enjoy a cup of tea and learn what symbols to look for and how to interpret the messages that show up in our cups!Adults & Interested TeensRegistra...read more

Join us for our video game free play event, hosted by Massachusetts eSport and gaming venue, One Up Games! Explore virtual worlds with the Oculus Quest, or play the latest titles on Xbox Series S, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch! Gaming will be available from 1:00 - 4:00pm, so feel free to arrive...read more

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a tea party at the library! We’ll read stories and serve snacks to show our appreciation for our squishmalentine’s!Ages 3-7Registration 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

We’re going up, up, up it’s our moment! Join us for a musical afternoon of KPDH-inspired crafts and karaoke. Fun for families with fans of all ages! It’s gonna be, gonna be golden!All AgesDrop-inBelden 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 Library staff and members of the DEI Committee to discuss The Ground Breaking: An American City and Its Search for Justice by Scott Ellsworth. In the spring of 1921, Tulsa's "Black Wall Street" was wiped off the map - and one of the worst single incidents of racial violence i...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 Every Season is Soup Season by Shelly Westerhausen Worcel. Every day is a good day for so...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

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

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

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 Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris.In the spirit of The Known World ...read more