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Rocky Hill Reader August 2018 Edition Newsletter Sponsored by the Friends of the Cora J. Belden Library
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We've got a full line-up of great events and programs for all ages this summer, made possible with the support from our friends group. Please consider supporting the library by joining the Friends of the Cora J. Belden Library. Membership levels begin at $10.
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Through September 7th Over 850 sign-ups to date! Our summer reading programs are in full swing! Sign up to start earning some great prizes. We've got lots of ways for you to participate with our new program!
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Adult Craft Camp Series Fridays 11 am -12 pm Embrace your creativity! Have fun with Lindsay, meet new people and bring home a cute craft. Registration required. Ages 16+ Sign up online or at 860-258-7623.
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Tuesday, 8/21 6:30 -7:30 pm
Registration requested.
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Wednesday, August 29th 6:30 -7:30 pm If you love music come play with us! We'll have clips from your favorite tunes and prizes for winners! Registration required. Sign up online or at 860-258-7623.
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Free Movies @ the Library Mondays at 6:30 pm and Fridays at 1 pm
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Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time. Capacity is 40 people. For safety reasons: Please do not enter after the movie has begun.
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Event Sponsor of our 2018 5K race!
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Just for the Pre-school Set
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Morning: Monday: Preschool Music & Play Tuesday: Fun for Ones & Books & Babies- 8/7 & 8/14 Wednesday: Play Group Plus Thursday: Toddler Time- 8/2, 8/9 & 8/16 Friday: Art Start 8/3, LEGO free play 8/17, Science 8/24 Afternoon and Evening: Monday: Crafter-noon- 8/13 & 8/20 @ 4:15 Monday: Music & Movement @ 6:15 Wednesday: Read-Rattle & Roll- 8/8 & 8/15 @2pm
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School Aged Children and Teens
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Grades 5-12 Registration required.
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Tuesdays @ 3 pm 8/7 & 8/14 Grades 4-8 Registration required.
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Book BuddiesWednesdays @ 12:30 8/1, 8/8 & 8/15 Grades K-2 & 3-8 Registration required.
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Join Miss Cathy and learn how to use everyday items to create music on the computer! For grades 3-5. Registration required.
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Dinosaur State Park FREE Festival Saturday, August 18, 10 am to 3 pm Join the Rocky Hill Dinosaur State Park as it celebrates the 52nd anniversary of the discovery of its dinosaur tracks. FREE Admission to these indoor and outdoor events- live animal shows, face painting, games with prizes, continuous films and educational programs, live music and a giant tent featuring many craft activities.
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Librarians across the US thank you for the LOVE and SUPPORT Recently, Forbes Magazine published an article by an economist who proposed that libraries should be shut down and be replaced by Amazon (for books) and by Starbucks (for wifi). The article prompted library users from across the country to come forward with stories about how libraries play an important role in their communities and provide much more than books and wifi. The outpouring was heartwarming. And it was effective. Forbes removed the article and said “Libraries play an important role in our society. This article was outside of this contributor’s specific area of expertise, and has since been removed.” To see more about how your local library stacks up with services from Amazon, see this recent article from EveryLibrary (Spoiler Alert: your monthly cost from Amazon could be $150 plus)
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You can see how libraries do much more than provide books and wifi by seeing the vast array of programs we offer just in the month of August. And you can see by reading below that we are more than a building with four walls. We love to be out and about. Mark your calendar for August 22 and stop by and say hi to us at the Rocky Hill's Farmer's Market.
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Cora J. Belden Library @ Farmer's Market Wednesday 8/22, 9/26 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Ferry Park 311 Meadow Road, Rocky Hill Stop by the library's table to say hi and learn about our upcoming programs, get a recipe or cookbook recommendation, pick up some fun freebies, and more!
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Library Summer Hours Monday -Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm Friday: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm Open Sunday: October - April Don't miss out on our great programs and events! Subscribe to our newsletter and get it delivered monthly.
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