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Cromaine District Library

9:00am-8:00pm

Cromaine District Library
3688 N. Hartland Rd.
Hartland, MI 48353
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: Closed

Library Blog

Michelle and her Mom at Ale Together Now

Ale Together Now: NA Beers!

Posted on: March 26, 2026

If a beer doesn't contain alcohol, does it still offer the same flavor and complexity as a regular beer? Our most recent Ale Together Now program evaluates the many flavors and styles of non-alcoholic beer, and dives into the interesting process of brewing an NA beer, too!

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!

Brian standing in front of his World of Pollination presentation.

Exploring World Pollinators with Bees in the D!

Posted on: March 9, 2026

Last week, the Hartland Home and Garden Club hosted local non-profit, Bees in the D, in the Community Room to discuss pollinators of the world! Learn about Bees in the D, explore amazing pollinators around the world, and learn how we can all do our part to protect our local pollinators.

Erik making HUGE muscles in front of two Gleaners boxes, with canned and boxed food alongside.

Join In the Fun! March Matchness Food & Fund Drive

Posted on: March 3, 2026

Get ready to have fun and make an amazing local impact with this year's MARCH MATCHNESS food drive competition, running from March 9-27!

A graphic of an orange cookbook with a measuring cup and a wooden spoon.

Recipe Club and Potluck: February 2026

Posted on: February 25, 2026

From decadent peanut butter cup cheesecake to cozy vegetable casserole and nacho dip, our foodie friends from this month's Recipe Club & Potluck program brought wonderful recipes to share!

A look at Kanopy's homepage.

Winter Resource Spotlight: Kanopy Video Streaming!

Posted on: February 15, 2026

From fairy tales to rom-coms, documentaries, dramas, horror, and more, Kanopy Video Streaming is an online resource with a huge variety of films-- and you can access them anytime, for free, with your Cromaine Library card!

Snowy background with the words "Graphic novels to enjoy during the Winter Reading Challenge" in light blue.

Winter Reading Challenge: Graphic Novels

Posted on: February 7, 2026

There are just a few weeks left of the Winter Reading Challenge!

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!

A graphic of an orange cookbook with a measuring cup and a wooden spoon.

Recipe Club and Potluck: January 2026

Posted on: January 20, 2026

This month's Recipe Club and Potluck program featured delicious soups and chilis, homemade bread and biscuits, a delicious and tangy Brazilian lemonade, and plenty of dessert-- from fresh blueberry crisp to Amish cinnamon bread and colorful Peeps

Non Fiction Titles to enjoy during the Winter Reading Challenge.

Winter Reading Challenge: Adult Non-Fiction Titles

Posted on: January 11, 2026

As we reach the halfway point of Cromaine's 2025-2026 Winter Reading Challenge, your Cromaine staff are excited to recommend a variety of non-fiction titles to enjoy!

A child reading a picture book in the Youth department.

Early Literacy Resources for Curious Minds

Posted on: January 2, 2026

Kickstart your little learner's reading journey with a variety of resources and opportunities for growth at your Cromaine Library!

Happy folks sitting in rows of chairs during an Ale Together Now session, in the decorated Community Room.

Ale Together Now: Christmas Ales, 2025!

Posted on: December 22, 2025

Happy Holidays, friends! This month's Ale Together Now session focused on cozy Christmas ales and winter warmers.

Adult fiction titles.

Winter Reading Challenge: Adult Fiction Titles

Posted on: December 17, 2025

Cozy up and explore new books during this year's Winter Reading Challenge!

A graphic of an orange cookbook with a measuring cup and a wooden spoon.

Recipe Club and Potluck: December 2025

Posted on: December 12, 2025

We enjoyed a variety of delicious dishes at this month's Recipe Club and Potluck program!

Michelle lecturing our Ale Together Now program in the Community Room.

Ale Together Now: Back to Basics - Water!

Posted on: December 3, 2025

We went back to basics for our most recent Ale Together Now program, exploring how water contributes to beer and how it is used in the brewing process.