Library Blog

A child posing next to the new sensory/manipulative toys in the Youth department.

Learn about the Friends of Cromaine, and the Incredible Impact They Make on Our Library and In Our Community!

Posted on: March 18, 2026

The Friends of Cromaine formed in 1976 to serve the Library and the Hartland community through fundraising and volunteerism. Learn about the many projects that the Friends have taken on over the years, the tremendous impact they've had on our Library, and how easy it is to get involved!

A customer holds a tray of plants during the Native Plant Sale in 2025.

Pre-Orders are OPEN NOW for the Annual Native Plant Sale!

Posted on: January 30, 2026

This winter season may feel brutal, but we're already dreaming up our summer gardens!

Artists Gisela and Cindy unveil their woven art piece for Art Walk 2025.

Spinning Yarns: Celebrating Weaving Heritage in Hartland

Posted on: October 13, 2025

This year's hARTland Art Walk celebration featured a spotlight on the incredible weaving history of Hartland.

Join Us for the Kilgen Organ Fundraiser Concert on May 2!

Posted on: April 10, 2025

The historic Hartland Music Hall and the Kilgen pipe organ need your help!

Hartland Township Trustees and Cromaine Library Leadership pose with Proclamation. Pictured left to right: Denise O'Connell, Trustee, Matthew Germane, Trustee, Summer McMullen, Trustee, Holly Naylor, President, Cromaine Library Board of Trustees, Sarah Neidert, Director, Cromaine Library, Kathie Horning, Treasurer, Larry Ciofu, Clerk, William Fountain, Supervisor, and Joseph Petrucci, Trustee.

Hartland Township Proclaims October Library Appreciation Month

Posted on: October 2, 2024

We're excited to share that Hartland Township has officially proclaimed October "Library Appreciation Month" in recognition of Cromaine Library's contributions to our local community.

Hartland residents smiling and waving while sitting in lawn chairs at the Memorial Day parade

Memorial Day in Hartland Through the Years

Posted on: May 8, 2024

Memorial Day-- and with it, the 89th annual Hartland Memorial Day Parade-- is coming up on Monday, May 27, 2024! This day is set aside as a time to remember and honor those who have died while serving in the US Armed Forces.

Crafting at Cromaine: A History of Things Useful and Beautiful

Posted on: December 27, 2023

Your Cromaine Library may offer a variety of crafting books, programs, and resources, but the history of crafting in Hartland goes all the way back to the early 1930’s!

The Cromaine Train

Posted on: May 27, 2022

Take a nostalgic dive back in time with us as we explore the Cromaine train and how it came to be!

The Cromaine Peanut Party of 1980!

Posted on: March 11, 2022

Did you know that March is not only National Reading Month– it’s also National PEANUT Month?! It's time to celebrate this versatile little snack with some shelled peanuts, peanut butter, peanut candy.... and a party?