THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
8/16/24  
 
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER
   The Rocky Hill Library      
The Cora J. Belden Building
INCLUSIVE and FINE FREE
Summer Reading @ the Library!
Two weeks left!  Ends August 29th!
 
We've had great participation this summer! Keep up the good work and we'll notify winners in September!
Programs for Adults
All programs require registration unless indicated.
Programs and events are in-person unless noted.
You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand!  Here are some upcoming highlights.
Shelby Van Pelt
Wednesday 8/21 7 pm
Garrett Graff
Tuesday 9/10 2 pm
Nate Klemp
Wednesday 9/18 2 pm
Virtual Mini Art
First Friday of each month!Watch on YouTube
The Art of Bonsai
Saturday, 9/14 3 pm
in-person
World of Birds
Saturday, 9/21 10:15 am
in-person
Adult Book Clubs
Mystery Book Group
Razorblade Tears
 Wednesday 9/4 6:30 pm
Millennials Book Club
Remarkably Bright Creatures
 Wednesday, 8/21 6 pm
Ongoing Classes and Programs
ESOL Group
 Conversational English
Thursdays 10:30 am
Knitting Group
All Skill Levels
 Tuesdays  11 am
 
Brain Fog
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Tuesday 9/17 6 pm
online via Zoom
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 great cover letters, create a powerful resume that gets you interviews, 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.
Kindergarten Welcome! 
Monday, 8/19 6-7:30 pm
Get on a real school bus, practice literacy skills with some fun activity stations and and pick up your free “Welcome to Kindergarten Kit” made special for you! Sign up for a library card and check out some books too! You must register but can stop by anytime from 6-7:30pm to visit each of the stations.
Ongoing Programs Just Right for the Little Ones
Looking forward to September
Playful Movement
Mondays beg 9/9 6:30 pm 
Ages 3-5
Pop-up Storytime
Mondays 10:30 am 
9/9 &9/23  No Registration
Cora & Cub Preschool
Tuesdays  10:30 am ages 2-4
9/3 & 9/17  No Registration
Babies & Bubbles
  9/4 & 9/19 10 am
Ages 0-2,  No Registration
Baby Playday
9/12 & 9/25 10 am
Ages 0-2,  No Registration
Playgroup Plus
Saturdays  10:30 am 
Ages 0-5, No Registration
 Progams for the School-Age Set! 
 
Kids Chess Club
Monday 8/19 2 pm ages 7+
Wed 9/4 6:30 pm ages 5-10
Puzzle Buddies
Thursday, 8/22 2 pm
Ages 7+
Learn to Juggle
Wednesdays 8/21- 8/28
2 pm  Ages 8+
Cactus Book Club #2
 Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus 
Wednesday, 8/21 11:30 am
Ages 9-12

Copies of the book are available for pick up at the Information desk. You must register before picking up a book.
Video Gaming
Wednesdays  1 pm
8/21 & 8/28 Grades 6-12
Anime & Manga Club
Tuesday 8/27
Ages 12+, 2-3:30 pm
Macrame Craft
Friday 8/23 2 pm
Grades 6+
Cora J. Belden Library
33 Church St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067
 860-258-7621
www.rhctlibrary.org
 
Summer Hours: (through 9/1) 
Monday-Wednesday: 9:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday-Friday: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am - 1 pm 
Sunday: CLOSED