Library Events Calendar

1st Friday of March, April, and May 
Adults and Teens 15+
Tune into our Youtube channel on the 1st Friday of each month to paint a mini work of art with Shannon! At each session, you will paint a different subject, learn new techniques, and create your own masterpiece in only 
1 hour! Sign up to receive a preview of the artwork, a mini canvas, list of supplies, and the link to the video! The video will remain available for you to watch at any time! Sponsored by Friends of the Cora J. Belden Library.

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail to coordinate the meeting. Feel free to message Mike at mmurphy@rockyhillct.gov with any questions or call the Information Desk at 860-258-7623.

Sponsored by Cora J. Belden Library.

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail to coordinate the meeting. Feel free to message Mike at mmurphy@rockyhillct.gov with any questions or call the Information Desk at 860-258-7623.

Join our Adult Knitters! 
Knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, spinning or weaving it’s all good!
Grab whatever project you’re working on and join us for some fiber fun. Newbies are welcome!  Sponsored by the Friends of the Rocky Hill Library.

Looking for a new job? Want to get into a training program? Get personal job search help at the Library.
A job coach is available at the library on the second Wednesday of every month from 10 am - 12 pm.

An American Job Centers coach can help you find a job.  Their experienced team can help you learn which jobs and careers are right for you, how to write great cover letters, create a powerful resume that gets you interviews, and conduct effective job searches. 

Registration is recommended but not required, Drop ins are welcome.
Please call more 860-258-7623 for information. Sponsored by Cora J. Belden Library.

Learn how to use Montessori principles in your daily routines to create a Montessori friendly home environment, develop practical life skills, language development and literacy, math skills and social skills with your children.  Meets March 6, March 20, April 3, April 17, May 8, May 22.  Recommended for parents, caregivers with children newborn to age 3 and expecting mothers. Must register. Limited spaces.  Register one slot per family.  Each session is standalone; it is not a continuous course.

Faciliated by CREC Montessori Magnet School.

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail to coordinate the meeting. Feel free to message Mike at mmurphy@rockyhillct.gov with any questions or call the Information Desk at 860-258-7623.

Wednesday, May 8
6PM
Design a piece of springtime art using broken pottery, sea glass, paint and more! Open to kids and teens grades 6-12. Sponsored by Friends of the Cora J. Belden Library.

Volunteer to help with the Kids Chess Club. Must know how to play chess to volunteer. We need help setting up, assisting kids with playing chess.  Please arrive promptly at the designated time and sign in at the adult reference desk.  Then report to the children's area for instructions.  We appreciate your time and dedication!  Open to teens going into 9th-12th grade.

Join us for this chess club for kids, facilitated by Derek Caelin. Learn to play with other chess players.  Chess boards from around the world will be featured.  Recommended for children ages 5-10 who are Chess Beginners- already know the basic rules of chess and can complete a game without assistance.
Please pre-register to receive reminders, updates and to help us plan how many people will attend. 

You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.   Mother-Daughter Murder Night follows high-powered business woman Lana Rubicon. She has a lot to be proud of with her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a sleepy coastal town with her adult daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack, Lana is stuck counting otters instead of square footage—and hoping that boredom won’t kill her before the cancer does. In a turn of events, when Jack happens upon a dead body while kayaking she quickly becomes a suspect in the homicide investigation, and the Rubicon women are thrown into chaos.  But as their amateur snooping advances into ever-more dangerous territory, the headstrong Rubicon women must learn to do the one thing they’ve always resisted: depend on each other.
About the Author
Nina Simon writes crime fiction about strong women. She is the New York Times-bestselling debut author of Mother-Daughter Murder Night. This big-hearted whodunnit is a Reese's Book Club pick and a "best of 2023" selection for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CrimeReads, and LibraryJournal.  Before turning to fiction, Nina wore many hats: NASA engineer, slam poet, game designer, museum director, and nonprofit CEO. Her work on community participation in museums, libraries, parks, and theaters has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, NPR, and the TEDx stage. Mother-Daughter Murder Night is Nina’s first novel. She wrote it as a love letter to her mother, as a way to entertain, comfort, and connect with her during a major health crisis. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nina now lives off-the-grid in the Santa Cruz Mountains with her family. More information can be found on her website, ninaksimon.com..
Click here for registration.

Sponsored by Friends of the Rocky Hill Library .

Thursdays, January 11 - June 13
9:45AM - 10:45AM
Get little bodies moving with lap bounces, tickles, lifting songs and rhymes. Then enjoy baby playtime. Recommended for families
with babies to 18 months old. No registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Cora J. Belden Library.

Join us Thursdays for our English for Speakers of Other Languages Group. Our goal is to prepare participants for success in society through the development of cultural awareness and English language proficiency in listening, speaking and reading. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required.

Dimensions of Wellness
Join CarePartners of Connecticut to learn more about how you can use practical strategies developed by medical experts to live healthier, happier and more fully as you age. Session includes free pizza, raffle prizes and branded giveaways.
Registration is not required, but is recommended to monitor program attendance. Sponsored by Care Partners of CT.

Drop in for free play with an assortment of toys provided by the library.  This is a great way to practice social and emotional skills including sharing and respecting each other. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary.  Please do not attend if you or your child are not feeling well.