LibraryAware June 5, 2025

THE BUZZ

Your Weekly Newsletter

6/5/25

READ. LEARN. DISCOVER.

Rocky Hill Library

The Cora J. Belden Building

We support social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility

FRIENDS CORNER
Rocky Hill Friends of the Library Information!

ANNUAL BOOK SALE HOURS!

June 5th: 10 am -7:30 pm

June 6th- 7th: 10 am -4:30 pm

June 8th: 11 am - 3 pm "Fill-a Bag"

Our next meeting is Monday, June 9th at 6:30 pm at the RH Senior/Community Center. This annual meeting will showcase book sale results and a nice recap of the year. All are welcome!

Programs for Adults

All programs require registration unless indicated.

Programs and events are in-person unless noted.

The Evolution of the Wedding Gown

Tuesday, June 17 at 6 pm
June is a great month to celebrate brides with Karen (Ren) Antonowicz of Spirits of Fashion! We'll enter the world of brides from the past and learn about what they wore during their first day of marriage. Ren will discuss both celebrity and royal weddings, as well as the less famous brides. Wedding gowns will be on display. Sweet treats will be served. Registration is recommended.

Learn to Code with Python

Three Sessions Saturday 6/14, 6/21 & 6/28 at 2 pm

Are you interested in learning how to code but don’t know where to begin? Join us for a three week introduction to coding with Python! No coding experience is required. Registration required.

Adult Book Clubs and Author Talks

Mystery Book Club

A Traitor in Whitehall

Wednesday 7/2 | 6:30 pm

Millennials Book Club

Erasure

Wednesday 6/11 | 6 pm

You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand! Here are some upcoming highlights.

Lisa Jewell

Don't Let Him In

Tuesday 6/10 | 2 pm

Katherine Applegate

Odder (for grades 3-6)

Tuesday 6/24 | 4 pm

Raul The Third

Vamos! (for grades PK-2)

Tuesday 7/8 | 4 pm

Ongoing Classes and Programs

Job Assistance

American Jobs Center, register or walk-in

Wednesday, 7/2 10 am- 1 pm

Superfoods

Dr. Nicole Klughers
Thursday, 6/26 6 pm online via Zoom

Fiber Arts Friends

All Skill Levels Welcome!

Mondays | 6 pm

Knitting Group

All Skill Levels Welcome!

Tuesdays | 11 am

Children and Teen Programs

Check our calendar for a full listing and more information.

All programs require registration unless indicated.

Programs and events are in-person unless noted.

Touch-a-Truck!
Tuesday, June 17 at 10 am

Kick off the summer with a fun touch-a-truck event! Hop in the driver’s seat of a truck or a fire engine! Check out all of the trucks and machinery. Then enjoy a frozen treat and pick up a free book while supplies last.

Ages 3 and up

Frozen Celebration for Kids
Tuesday, 6/17 10:30 am

Drop- in, All Ages

An Evening of Magic

Wednesday, 6/25 6 pm

Ages 5+

Teddy Bear Picnics
Thursdays, 6/12 & 6/26

11 am Ages 0-5

Music & Comedy Show
Wednesday 6/11 10:30 am

Ages 3-8

Kids Chess Club

Wednesday 6/11 6:30 pm

Ages 5-10

Celebrate Make Music Day on June 21st with Us!

Family Music Jam
Saturday, 6/21 10:30 am
Ages 2 and up

Kids Concert with Michelle Urban

Saturday, 6/21 2 pm

Ages 3-9

Teen Time!

Summer Reading Kickoff Party!
Tuesday, June 24 6-8 pm

Come kickoff the summer reading program with us with a movie and snacks! Register to vote on the movie you would like to see! Open to teens in grades 6-12.