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! 

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

A program for babies and caregivers. Learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs while bonding with your little one. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-18 months

This popular program is back! Who better to practice your reading skills with than our new friend, Phoenix the therapy dog? Reserve a 20 minute time slot to pet and read to Phoenix. Make sure to come early to pick out your book!Please consider only signing up for one slot per month, to allow others ...read more

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

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

Join us for a special firefighter storytime! We'll enjoy some stories read by one of Cromwell's very own firefighters, play a game, and get the chance to see a fire engine in person! (Fire engine available barring unforeseen circumstances).Ages 0-12Registration Required

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

Use a mini flower pot to make an ornament that looks like ice cream, a cactus, or a gumball machine!Grades 3-6Registration Required

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

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

Join Miss Emily for an afternoon of fairy tale engineering! We'll read a retelling of Humpty Dumpty and design a device to survive an egg drop.Grades K-3Registration Required

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

You and your little one will both enjoy this chance to make new friends, play, and socialize. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-5

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.Grades 3-6Registration Required

This popular program is back! Who better to practice your reading skills with than our new friend, Phoenix the therapy dog? Reserve a 20 minute time slot to pet and read to Phoenix. Make sure to come early to pick out your book!Please consider only signing up for one slot per month, to allow others ...read more

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

Come join Kim Larkin, commercial chocolatier and tea aficionado, for this tasty presentation highlighting the fascinating history of England’s chocolate and tea pioneers. The generational ingenuity of the Cadbury, Rowntree, Fry, Twinings and Lipton legacies will be shared. Samplings of English...read more

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

Pack a blanket and join Miss Stephanie for a picnic at the library! We'll celebrate National Picnic Day by reading some stories, preparing some snacks, and enjoying each other's company.Ages 3-8Registration Required

A program for babies and caregivers. Learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs while bonding with your little one. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-18 months

Come wiggle, sing, dance, and get silly with Ms. Emily 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.In March we will be reading & discussing Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson.It’s 1938 and women seeking a ...read more

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