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Your Weekly Newsletter
1/10/25  
 
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The Rocky Hill Library
The Cora J. Belden Building
Inclusive and Fine Free
Community Events
New Library Cards Ready
The limited-edition library cards are available NOW! Stop in to get one while supplies last! 
Make an Origami Butterfly!
Tuesday 1/28 | 6 pm
Join us and the Rocky Hill High School Origami Club to craft an origami butterfly!
Programs for Adults
All programs require registration unless indicated.
Programs and events are in-person unless noted.
Behind the Scenes of the Bushnell
Wednesday 1/15 | 2 pm
Trained volunteer tour guides from The Bushnell Theatre will take us on a unique behind the scenes tour of the historic building. The program will be held at the library.
Aging in Place
Czepiga Daly Hope & Perri
Tuesday 2/4 | 6:30 pm
Heavy Metals
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Thursday 2/6 | 6 pm online 
Folded Valentines
Jean Rill-Alberto, artist
Tuesday 2/11 | 5:30 pm 
Adult Book Clubs
Mystery Book Group
The Heiress
 Wednesday 2/5 | 6:30 pm
Millennials Book Club
The Frozen River
 Wednesday 1/15 | 6 pm
You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand!  Here are some upcoming highlights.
TJ Klune
The Magic of Found Family
Wednesday 1/15 | 7 pm
Amanda Montell
Notes on Modern Irrationality
Thursday 1/23 | 2 pm
Seth Fishman
Working with a Literary Agent
Tuesday 1/28 | 1 pm
Ongoing Classes and Programs
ESOL Classes
 Conversational English
Thursdays | 10 am
Knitting Group
All Skill Levels
 Tuesdays | 11 am
Fiber Arts Friends
All Skill Levels
Mondays  | 6 pm
Career Help at the Library
 Monthly on the Second Wednesday 10 am - 12 pm 
                      
An American Job Centers coach is available to help you discover which jobs and careers are right for you. Learn to write a cover letters and resume and conduct effective job searches. Call the information desk 860-258-7623 for more information.
Children's 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.
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library! with the Yo-Yo Show
Saturday, February 1 | 2 pm, ages 4 and up
 
Join us for an interactive family comedy show featuring the “Yo-Yo Guy” John Higby as he performs amazing yo-yo tricks, including walking on a giant yo-yo. He has performed internationally and holds four Guinness World Records. 

Musical Exploration
Saturday 1/18 | 3 pm
Ages 7-9
Poop Day Party
Saturday 2/8  | 2 pm
Ages 5-8
Mandala Art
Saturday 2/15  | 10:30 am
Ages 6-10
Kids Chess Club
The First Wednesday of each Month
Wednesday 1/22 | 6:30 pm
  Recommended for children ages 5-10 who are Chess Beginners- already know the basic rules of chess and can complete a game without assistance.
Programs Just for the Little Ones
Pop Up Storytime- Various Mondays | 10:30 am
Music and Movement- Mondays starting 1/27 6:30 pm
Cora Bear Pre-Preschool- Various Tuesdays |10:30 am
Baby Playday-- Various Thursdays |10 am
Babies & Bubbles- Various Thursdays |10 am
Playgroup Plus- Fridays & Saturdays |10:30 am
Teen Programs
All programs require registration unless indicated. Programs and events are in-person unless noted.
Introduction to Coding with Python
Saturdays, 2/8, 2/15 & 2/22 | 2 pm
Grades 9 and up, limited spots
Join us for a three week introduction to coding with Python! No coding experience is required. 3:00 pm Registration is required and attendance is expected at all sessions.  Laptops will be provided. 
  Rocky Hill Library Hours
33 Church St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067
 860-258-7621
www.rhctlibrary.org
 
Hours:  
Monday - Wednesday: 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: CLOSED