Library Blog

Guinness stout is by far the most well-known Irish beer in the US, but there are other amazing beers- like red ales and lagers- produced by Guinness-owned operations as well.

Happy Reading Month! Throughout the month of March, we've sprung into reading with a variety of novels, comic books, picture books, and other books that strike our fancy.

We're gearing up for spring with the Hartland Home & Garden Club!

Spring is so close we can almost taste it-- so freshen up your kitchen repertoire with these fantastic dishes from this month's Recipe Club and Potluck Program! Get the recipe for fresh pasta salad, Irish soda bread, toffee squares, and more.

This month's Ale Together Now program focused on the wonderfully malty beer styles of English bitters, mild ales, and old/stock ales.

There was a fantastic variety of dishes at this month's Recipe Club and Potluck. We enjoyed savory goodies, comforting soup, and plenty of sweet treats!

February is Black History Month, with the 2025 theme of African Americans and Labor. Join us this month in learning key stories of Black people's often invisible labor and their time, energy, and talent that has changed the course of history.

Freezing temperatures and snow showers have swept through our little Hartland community-- and this time of year, what could be better than cozying up with a rich, smoky porter?

Cromaine Library is excited to once again offer TWO scholarship opportunities to 2025 graduating seniors! This is a unique opportunity for local students to achieve academic and personal growth.

Our friends from Recipe Club and Potluck have some wonderful recipes to share with you to kick off the new year! Dive into a delicious variety of new dishes to try, from tomato fattoush to no-bake chow mein cookies. 

Happy Braille Literacy Month! The month of January is a special time to learn about and celebrate braille, which promotes equality in education and communication, and positively impacts millions of lives!

The New Year is an exciting time for bookworms. We love taking stock of the books we've read this year, and looking forward to all of the new reading experiences we'll have in the year to come!

Happy Holidays, Hartland! The snow is falling and the Christmas lights are twinkling, and we are ready to welcome the season with roasty, toasty, malty, and seasonal ales!

Looking for some new recipes to try this month? Recipe Club and Potluck attendees brought wonderful dishes to their most recent gathering in December.

The Winter Reading Challenge is officially underway, and we can't wait to get cozy with some fantastic books this snowy season!