Cromaine District Library
🏢 The Library Network (TLN) · Hartland, Michigan
Cromaine District Library
Cromaine District Library serves Hartland Township and the surrounding Livingston County communities from its building at 3688 North Hartland Road, offering seven-day access to books, technology, a Library of Things, and programming that includes a monthly craft-beer book discussion series now celebrating its seventh year.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 3688 North Hartland Road, Hartland, MI 48353
Phone: (810) 632-5200
Website: cromaine.org
Plus Code: 86JRM65W+F6 (Hartland, MI)
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📖 About Cromaine District Library
Cromaine District Library takes its name from Cromaine Township (now Hartland Township) in Livingston County, Michigan — a community with deep roots in the region's agricultural and manufacturing history commemorated through the library's Hartland History & Genealogy collection and its stewardship of connections to the Historic Hartland Music Hall, a landmark from the town's cultural life between 1858 and 1970. The library belongs to The Library Network (TLN), linking Cromaine cardholders to millions of shared items across Southeast Michigan and to MeL, the Michigan eLibrary statewide digital portal. True to a community-minded spirit, the library mixes serious research resources with playful programs: its long-running Ale Together Now adult book series invites readers to pair a great book with a craft beer, while younger patrons enjoy storytimes, teen clubs, and a Library of Things that lets families borrow board games, musical instruments, and tools alongside their books.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named for historic Cromaine Township (now Hartland Township) in Livingston County, serving the rural communities north of Metro Detroit
- Open seven days a week, including Sunday noon–5pm — uncommonly accessible for a small-district library
- Maintains Hartland History & Genealogy resources connected to local heritage including the Historic Hartland Music Hall (1858–1970)
- Library of Things lending program — borrow games, tools, instruments, and equipment alongside books
- Ale Together Now adult book club series celebrating its 7th year — pairing thoughtful reads with craft beer discussion
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Cromaine cardholders can borrow, stream, and research free through TLN and Michigan's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Hartland Township and Livingston County residents
- Public computers, free Wi-Fi, printing, scanning, and faxing
- Library of Things — borrow games, tools, musical instruments, and equipment
- Meeting and study room reservations
- Hartland History & Genealogy collection for local research
- Interlibrary loan through The Library Network (TLN)
- One-on-one technology and research assistance from librarians
🎸 Programs
- Toddler Time and Baby-Preschool storytimes for early learners
- Arts and crafts activities for children
- Teen book clubs and events
- Ale Together Now — monthly adult beer & book discussion series (7+ years running)
- DIY crafting workshops for adults
- Multiple adult book clubs across genres
- Summer reading program for all ages
📍 Nearby Libraries in Livingston & Oakland Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Library of Things at Cromaine?
The Library of Things is a collection of non-book items you can borrow just like a regular library item. At Cromaine it includes board games, tools, musical instruments, and equipment. You borrow them with your library card and return them by the due date.
What is Ale Together Now?
Ale Together Now is Cromaine's adult book discussion series that pairs a good read with a craft beer — a social evening for readers who enjoy both literature and local brews. The program recently celebrated its seventh year, making it one of the library's longest-running and most popular adult events.
Is Cromaine open on Sundays?
Yes — Cromaine District Library is open Sundays from noon to 5pm, which is relatively unusual for a district library of its size. Full weekly hours are Monday–Thursday 9am–8pm, Friday–Saturday 10am–5pm, and Sunday noon–5pm.
Does a Cromaine card work at other Michigan libraries?
Cromaine is a member of The Library Network (TLN), the Southeast Michigan library consortium. Your Cromaine card gives you access to TLN's shared catalog of millions of items across the network, plus MeL — the statewide Michigan eLibrary — for digital borrowing.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
📚 This library has study rooms. See how library study rooms work — booking, time limits and quiet vs group rooms — and find other libraries with study rooms libraries with study rooms by state.
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