A world of opportunity right outside your window.
Rocky Hill Reader 
January 2018 Edition
 
Newsletter Sponsored by the Friends of the Cora J. Belden Library 
School Vacation Programs
 
Looking to keep the kids busy after the holiday? We've got you covered with some great programs for all ages.
Check our calendar for all events and details.
Tea Party

Wednesday, 12/27   2-3 pm
For grades K-4
Registration required.
Afternoon Movie

Thursday, 12/28 2-3:30pm
For all ages
No registration required.
New Year's Party

Friday, 12/29  10:15 -11
Families with children all ages
No registration required.
Girl Power Hour

Wednesday, 12/27 4:15 -5
For grades 2-8
Registration required.
Minecraft Club

Thursday, 12/28
Various times for ages-
Check calendar for details.
Wii U Gaming

Saturday, 12/30
For all ages.
Registration required.
               Adult Programs
Black Bears in CT
Tuesday, January 16th  6:30  pm
 
Learn what to do if you spot one in your yard! Get the information you need from a DEEP specialist.
 
Registration required. Sign up online or at 860-258-7623
  New Year- New You!  We've got a great line up of events on health and wellness this month. You won't want to miss them!
Check our calendar for all events and details.
Healthy Brain
A series on aging

Tuesdays at 2pm  1/9 - 1/30
Registration information.
Women's Health
With Dr. Nicole Klughers

Tuesday 1/23  6:30 pm
Registration requested.
Art of Being Happy
by Unlimited You LLC
 
Wednesday 1/24  6:30 pm
Registration requested.
Beginner Tech Classes with Mike
Wednesdays  2:00 -3:00 pm 
 
January 17th: iPhone and iPad
January 24th: Android Devices
January 31st: Windows 10
 
Registration required. Sign up online or at 860-258-7623.
We offer a great variety of ongoing programs just for you.
 
Tuesday Tech Series♦ ESL Classes♦  Career Counseling♦ SCORE Business Services♦ Movies♦ Chess Club♦  Knitting♦
Virtual Reality Sessions♦ Adult Coloring♦
 
Check our calendar or contact us at 860-258-7623 for more information. 
Free Movies @ the Library
 
 Unless otherwise noted showtimes are Mondays at  6:30 pm, Thursdays at 6 pm and Friday matinees at 1 pm.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time.  Capacity is 40 people.
For safety reasons: Please do not enter after the movie has begun.
No movie on Monday January 1st or Monday, January 15th.
 
View detailed movie summaries here.
Mystery Book Discussion
 
 Join us Wednesdays at 6:3o pm for these great picks! All mystery fans welcome!
 
Wednesday 1/3
The Nine Tailors
Wednesday 2/7
Starvation Lake 
Wednesday, 3/7
Muzzled
Friends Corner   
 
Please consider supporting the library by joining the Friends of the Cora J. Belden Library. The Friends provide funding for our summer reading programs, scholarships, museum passes, literacy bundles and more. Think of our Friends the next time you come to one of our events or parties, from Fall Fest to Gingerbread making -
they make it all possible!  Membership levels begin at $10.
The Friends would like to thank all of the sponsors of this year's 5K race:  Silver Sponsor: CCO, LLC.   Bronze Sponsors: Rocky Hill Pizza♦ Kiwi Spoon Frozen Yogurt♦ Farmington Bank♦ The Music Score, LLC♦ Goddard School of Rocky Hill♦ Cargill♦ PhyscianOne Urgent Care♦ Chips Family Restaurant (Wethersfield) ♦
This Month's Featured Sponsor:
Farmington Bank
366 Cromwell Ave  Rocky Hill, CT
Farmington Bank is a full-service community bank providing personal, small business, commercial and government financial solutions.
Cardholder Perks- $25 Gift Card
Your Pizza is on us Tonight!
 $25 gift card to Rocky Hill Pizza Restaurant
 
Register and attend one of our adult programs in January and you will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift card to Rocky Hill Pizza Restaurant.
It's that easy!
 
Children and Teens  
    
 The library is the place to be during vacation week! Come to an afternoon tea event, watch a fun family movie, or help us ring in the new year. We've got something special for you- all for free.
Just for the Pre-School Set
We've got something for you and your little ones-
mornings, afternoons and evenings!
 
Check our calendar for complete information or contact us at 860 258-7623.
Preschool EXPO
Wednesday, January 10th 6-7:30 pm
 
You've got choices for preschool- be informed.
Representatives from local preschools, daycare centers
and home daycare providers will be in attendance
to speak with you about their programs and offerings. 
 
Registration not required.
Daytime Programs
Mornings:
Mondays: Preschool Music & Play
Tuesdays: Fun for Ones and Books & Babies
Wednesdays: Playgroup Plus
Thursdays: Toddler Time- 1/18 & 1/25
Fridays: Art Start  1/5 & 1/12; LEGO Free Play 1/19
Saturdays: Playgroup Plus- EVERY Saturday
Afternoons: 
Mondays: Crafter-noon -  1/22 and 1/29
Wednesdays: Story time-  1/17, 1/24 & 1/31
Evening Drop-in Programs
Music and Movement  Mondays 6:15 -7pm

Listen to some great stories and move your body to some terrific songs. A great way to develop early literacy skills while having fun!   Visit our calendar for details.
School-aged Children and Teens
 
Come to a tea party filled with sweets, play Minecraft with friends, watch a family movie and more!
We've got plenty to do- just for you.
Check our calendar for complete information or contact us at 860 258-7623.
Spooksters- Mystery Edition

Tuesdays  4:15 -5 pm beginning 1/9
For grades 2-5. 
Registration required.
Tabletop Gaming Club

Mondays 4 -5 pm
For grades 2-12.
No registration required.
Girl Power Hour
Wednesdays 4:15 -5 pm  1/10, 1/24, 2/7 & 2/10
For girls in grades 2-8. 
 
 Awesome activities and crafts. Learn about amazing real life women and girls.
 
Registration required. 
Special Saturday Programs 
 
Just Read to me

Saturday, 1/6  2-2;45 pm
Children in grades K-4
Registration required.
Scrapbooking

Saturday, 1/13  2-4 pm
Children aged 8 and up
Registration required.
 Makerspace

Saturday, 1/20  2-4 pm
All ages welcome.
No registration.
Tea Time♦ New Year's Party♦ Crafter-noon♦ Minecraft 
Tabletop Gaming Club ♦  Wii U Saturday
Saturday Makerspace♦ Saturday Scrapbooking♦ Read to me-Saturday Storytime♦  Family Make-it Take-it Crafts
 Girl Power Hour ♦ Google Science Workshops 
Check our calendar for details. 
From the Director's Desk
Mary Hogan
 
BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND AN EXCITING 2018 
From the Staff at the Cora J. Belden Library
 
Resolutions Made Easy
@ the Library!
 
The Cora J. Belden Library has many free resources to help you keep your new year’s resolutions.  Whether you have resolved to:  
Travel, Read more, Get more exercise, Learn something new, Get healthier, Find a new job, Get out of debt, Trace your family history, Start a new business, Watch less TV, Get more organized, Live a simpler life, Listen to more music, Defeat a bad habit…….We have what you need to stay on track and reach your goals, whatever they may be.  
 
And we offer you  the easiest of all resolutions:  save money by using the resources available at the Cora J. Belden Library!
 
 
Winter Book Bingo - January 16-February 28

You know you'll be cuddling up with a few good books this winter, so why not have a chance to win a prize with Winter Book Bingo?  Stop by the library starting on January 16 to pick up a Bingo card. 
 
 
3rd Annual 5k Race - Registration is open!
Cora J. Belden Library 5K Race and Fundraiser
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Griswold Middle School
 
Get ready to lace up for the library! All proceeds benefit library programming. Register here.      Race details.
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Library Hours
Monday -Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm -4 pm
We will be closed Sunday 12/24 - Tuesday 12/26, Sunday 12/31
Monday, 1/1 and Monday, 1/15
 
Cora J. Belden Library
33 Church St.
Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067
860-258-7621

www.rockyhillct.gov/library