THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
7/3/24  
 
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER
   The Rocky Hill Library      
The Cora J. Belden Building
INCLUSIVE and FINE FREE
We are also closed Thursday and Friday July 4th & 5th for the Independence Day holiday.  Our summer Saturday hours begin July 6th: 
 We are open Saturdays 9:30 am - 1 pm
 in July and August.
Have you signed up yet?
Summer Reading @ the Library!
June 10 - August 29
 
What's on your reading list this summer? Read or listen to some of our great books and you can earn chances to win some of our great raffle prizes! You can participate using a paper sheet or online using our Beanstack app. Get the scoop here! 
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.
Check out the new July author series for kids & teens!
Kate DiCamillo
Tuesday 7/9 2 pm
Max Brallier
Tuesday 7/16 2 pm
Elizabeth Acevedo
Tuesday 7/23 2 pm
Virtual Mini Art
Watch and Learn on Demand
Available on our Youtube Channel
Canine Behavior Workshop
Tuesday, 7/9 6 pm 
Dr. Allyson Salzer, animal behaviorist

Protecting our Pollinators
Tuesday, 7/16 6 pm 
Humble Bee Honey Company
Dreaming of Italy
Tuesday, 7/23 6 pm
Andiamo Tours
Adult Book Clubs
Mystery Book Group
The Couple at the Table
 Wednesday 7/10 6:30 pm
Millennials Book Club
The Resort
Wednesday, 7/17 6 pm
Ongoing Classes and Programs
ESOL Group
 Conversational English
Thursdays 10:30 am
Knitting Group
All Skill Levels
 Tuesdays  11 am
 
Back Pain
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Tuesday 7/23 6 pm
online via Zoom
Career Help at the Library
 Wednesday, July 17th 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.
Important Programming Message:
Age Restrictions will be Enforced
 
Our library staff works hard to provide our patrons with a variety of programs for all ages. Staff  places age restrictions based on patron feedback, presenter requirements and their own experience. Please check the program details for age requirements before signing up. All age requirements will be enforced. Thank you.
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.
Ongoing Programs Just Right for the Little Ones
 
Music & Movement
Mondays 6:30 pm 
Ages 2-4
Babies & Bubbles
Thursdays 9:45 am 
Ages 0-2,  No Registration
Playgroup Plus
Fridays  10:30 am 
Ages 0-5, No Registration
Bluey Bonanza
Monday, July 29th 10 am - 12 pm
Ages 3+
Join us for Bluey inspired activities, crafts, and games!
 Cool Progams for the School-Age Set! 
 
Animal Tricksters
Tuesday, 8/6 2 pm
Ages 4+
Kids Chess Club
Mondays 2 pm
Ages 7+
Hooked on Llamas
Wednesday, 7/10 10 am
Ages 4+

Summer Craft Series
Drop in, various dates
Ages 6-11
Puzzle Buddies
Thursday, 7/18 2 pm
Ages 7+
Graphic Novel Club
Friday, 7/19  2 pm 
Grades 5+

Welcome to the Poop Museum!
 Wednesday, 7/24 6 pm, Ages 5-10
 Rocky Hill Community/Senior Center
 
Get the Scoop on Poop! 
Discover the serious science of poop and pooping with The Poop Museum. Filled with the perfect combination of fun, and fabulous, fascinating facts!

Reader's Theater
Wednesdays  2 pm
Grades K-5
STEM Lab
Wednesday, 7/26 2 pm
Ages 5-11
Olympic Games
Wednesday, 7/17 10 am
Ages 8-12
Mermaid Tail Craft
Thursday, 7/11 2 pm 
Grades 6-12
Perler Bead  & Movie
Friday, 7/12 11 am
Grades 6-12
Radiation Shields
Wednesday, 7/17 2 pm
Ages 13-18

Perler Bead  & Movie
Fridays 11 am
Grades 6-12
Anime & Manga Club
Monthly- Last Tuesday
Ages 12+, 2-3:30 pm
Fauvist Painting
Wednesday, 7/31 3 pm
Grades 6-12

Cora J. Belden Library
33 Church St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067
 860-258-7621
www.rhctlibrary.org
 
Regular Hours: 
Monday-Wednesday: 9:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday-Friday: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am - 5 pm 
Sunday: CLOSED