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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BABY RHYME TIME
Wednesday, Jul. 9, 10:30 AM
A program for babies and caregivers. Learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs while bonding with your little one. 
Ages 0-18 months
FOOD EXPLORERS: FRUI
Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2:00 PM
Join Food Explorers and let your creativity run wild as you learn kitchen skills and make a delicious fruit pizza!
Recipe is nut-free but will contain dairy and gluten.
Grades 2-5
Registration Required - please only register for one session
TECH ASSISTANCE APPO
Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
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.
FOOD EXPLORERS: FRUI
Wednesday, Jul. 9, 3:30 PM
Join Food Explorers and let your creativity run wild as you learn kitchen skills and make a delicious fruit pizza!
Recipe is nut-free but will contain dairy and gluten.
Grades 2-5
Registration Required - please only register for one session
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Thursday, Jul. 10, 11:15 AM
Come wiggle, sing, dance, and get silly with librarians during our Music & Movement program!
Drop in! No registration required
Ages 0-5
KNITTING CLUB: IN PE
Thursday, Jul. 10, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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: cromwellknitclub@gmail.com
Adults
Drop-In
ED POP MAGIC SHOW
Thursday, Jul. 10, 6:30 PM
Ed Popielarczyk has been entertaining children and family audiences for over 40 years and his magic show is sure to make you laugh! Get ready to be amazed with magic tricks for the whole family!
Drop in! No registration required
Ages 3 and up
STORY TIME
Friday, Jul. 11, 10:30 AM
Join us for some fun stories, songs, and finger plays. Then complete a related craft to take home!
Ages 3-5
Registration Required
FRIDAY FLICKS WITH T
Friday, Jul. 11, 1:00 PM
Join us each Friday afternoon for a fresh showing of a new film on the big screen!
Please call the Senior Center to register: 860-632-3447
Seniors
Registration Required
TEEN HANGOUT
Friday, Jul. 11, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Hang out with friends on a lazy Friday afternoon - play board, card or video games, make a craft, have a snack... no registration necessary, just drop in!
Grades 6-12 (the grade you will be entering in September 2025)
Drop in! No registration required
KNITTING CLUB: VIRTU
Friday, Jul. 11, 6:30 PM
The knitting club meets twice a month at the library - but you can also join in via Zoom every Friday evening! Other fiber artists and crafters are also encouraged to attend.

For more information on how to access the Zoom link please email our volunteer knit-club coordinator at: cromwellknitclub@gmail.com 

Adults
Drop-In
LIBRARY PLAY DATE
Monday, Jul. 14, 10:30 AM
You and your little one will both enjoy this chance to make new friends, play, and socialize. 
Drop in! No registration required
Ages 0-5
SPECIAL STORY TIME:
Monday, Jul. 14, 6:30 PM

Show off your quilted construction skills by building a fort right here in the library! This story time will involve stories, songs and plenty of time to build the most epic blanket fort CBPL has ever seen!
 

Ages 3-7
Registration Required
OPEN GARDEN
Tuesday, Jul. 15, 10:00 AM
Join us on Tuesday mornings through the summer to work in the garden! We'll be watering, weeding, harvesting and generally doing whatever the garden needs that week. Remember to dress expecting to get messy!

Located at the CBPL Children's Garden, not at the library. The garden is on Evergreen Road near the intersection of Evergreen and Willowbrook Roads. Typing "Cromwell Community Garden" into Google Maps will get you there!

ALL AGES

DROP-IN
CHILDRENS’ MUS
Tuesday, Jul. 15, 3:00 PM
Put on your naturalist hat and observe live animals from the Wildlife Sanctuary at the Children’s Museum in West Hartford. You’ll learn about animal adaptations and habitats first-hand by studying mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects.
Registration required
Grades 1-4

 
CHILDRENS’ MUS
Tuesday, Jul. 15, 4:00 PM
Put on your naturalist hat and observe live animals from the Wildlife Sanctuary at the Children’s Museum in West Hartford. You’ll learn about animal adaptations and habitats first-hand by studying mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects.
Registration required
Grades 1-4

 
BABY RHYME TIME
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 10:30 AM
A program for babies and caregivers. Learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs while bonding with your little one. 
Ages 0-18 months
CHALK THE WALK: WITH
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 6:00 PM
Join the Cromwell Arts Alliance at the library to create beautiful chalk drawings in front of the library and Town Hall!

Tentative Rain Date: Wednesday July 23

Drop in! No registration required
Ages 0-12
MICHELE URBAN - A SP
Thursday, Jul. 17, 11:15 AM
Get ready for a Music and Movement takeover with Michele Urban Music! This interactive program will have the whole family up on their feet and dancing to the beat! Michele Urban is a singer, songwriter and kindie-rock performer who inspires audiences to make music and play together with her whimsical and imaginative shows!

Drop in! No registration required
Ages 1-8
AMONG US: LIVE!
Thursday, Jul. 17, 3:30-4:30 PM
We’re bringing this popular video game to life with your help! Will you be assigned tasks to complete as a crewmate, or will you be an evil imposter? No previous gaming experience necessary!
Grades 3-6 (the grade you will be entering in September 2025)
Registration Required
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