Library Events

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

Join librarians Emma and Emily to learn about different methods for tracking your reading, such as Goodreads and Storygraph - and how to find your next favorite book!AdultsRegistration Required

Join us Tuesday afternoons for refreshments and screenings of travel shows by favorites like Rick Steves & Samantha Brown!AdultsRegistration Required

Come on down to the CBPL Children's Garden for our Open Garden hour! On Wednesday afternoons in September you'll get to see what's growing, as well as help with watering, weeding, and harvesting!All AgesDrop In

Join Robert Pascale, local Certified Financial Planner, for a free class on the fundamentals for retirement planning and investing - all in a friendly and open setting.AdultsRegistration Required

You choose a book, we'll provide an evening with snacks - and some peace & quiet! AdultsDrop-in

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

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

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! 

Get ready for a night of farm fun! We'll stuff our own stuffed animals to take home, read some stories, and learn all about farm life. Participants will stuff their own goat stuffed animal to take homeAges 3-7Registration Required

Join us Tuesday afternoons for refreshments and screenings of travel shows by favorites like Rick Steves & Samantha Brown!AdultsRegistration Required

Come on down to the CBPL Children's Garden for our Open Garden hour! On Wednesday afternoons in September you'll get to see what's growing, as well as help with watering, weeding, and harvesting!All AgesDrop In

Create beautifully decorated cupcakes with the help of professional caterer Hope Butler of A Little Imagination Cakes. Participants will learns tips and tricks that the pros use and will take home their cupcakes. 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 us at the CBPL Children's Garden to plant fall seedlings, make scarecrows, and enjoy refreshments!ALL AGESDROP IN

Create beautifully decorated cupcakes with the help of professional caterer Hope Butler of A Little Imagination Cakes. Participants will learns tips and tricks that the pros use and will take home their cupcakes. AdultsRegistration Required

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

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

Stop by our booth at the Town of Cromwell farmers Market for a short story time, activities, and giveaways. Wear your best on-theme outfit! Drop in! No registration requiredAll ages

Join the library and the Cromwell Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for a special event all about hopes and dreams. After we read stories and enjoy a craft, participants will get to share their dreams with ice cream man Matthew in exchange for a tasty treat!Ages 0-12Registration Required ...read more

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 September our planned craft is Painted Rock Photo Holders.AdultsRegistration Required

Explore the world of Virtual Reality with the Library's Oculus VR system!15 minute spots are available; please sign up for a time in advance.

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

Join us Tuesday afternoons for refreshments and screenings of travel shows by favorites like Rick Steves & Samantha Brown!AdultsRegistration Required

Come on down to the CBPL Children's Garden for our Open Garden hour! On Wednesday afternoons in September you'll get to see what's growing, as well as help with watering, weeding, and harvesting!All AgesDrop In

Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month by becoming a mini librarian. Participate in a variety of stations about working at the library. Complete all of your tasks and receive an official Mini Masters of Library Science diploma. Drop in! No registration requiredAges 0-12 

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

Did you know you can use a kitchen garden for more than just cooking? Join us down at the Cromwell Belden Public Library Children's Garden, located at the Community Gardens, to learn how to use herbs & botanicals in your summer drinks. Sample mocktail recipes & and go home with fresh her...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

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

Join the Library, Cromwell Recreation, and Cromwell Youth Services for a Hocus Pocus Party!5:30 p.m. Meet the Sanderson Sisters Get your face painted Eat from food trucks: Pizza, Donuts, Ice Cream, and more!6:30 p.m. Watch Hocus Pocus!Pierson ParkAll AgesDrop In

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

Do you have an early chapter reader at home? Sign them up for our newest book club, Chapter Chompers! We'll talk all about each month's book and have fun enjoying some activities and crafts related to our reads.September's book is Fort Builders Inc.: The Birthday Castle. Copies...read more

Grab some friends to come watch anime on the big screen and eat Japanese snacks. This month's watch party will be 1.5 hours of Spy X Family! Grades 7-12Registration Required

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

Join us Tuesday afternoons for refreshments and screenings of travel shows by favorites like Rick Steves & Samantha Brown!AdultsRegistration Required

Come on down to the CBPL Children's Garden for our Open Garden hour! On Wednesday afternoons in September you'll get to see what's growing, as well as help with watering, weeding, and harvesting!All AgesDrop In

This isn't your typical book club. Kindergarteners and first graders can learn some important reading skills while having fun! We'll discuss the monthly book and do a related activity to enhance our read.Our monthly pick will be available for check out at the front desk - just ask for it!Sep...read more

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 September we will be reading The Exiles by Christina Baker KlineAdultsRegistration Required 

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