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Your Weekly Newsletter
1/17/25  
 
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The Rocky Hill Library
The Cora J. Belden Building
Inclusive and Fine Free
The Library will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. 
Community Events
Library Fundraiser- Monday, February 24th
Feeling Hungry? Support our library fundraiser night at On the Border Restaurant!
Support the library and dine in or enjoy take out at Rocky Hill's On The Border restaurant on Monday, February 24th. On the Border restaurant will donate 20% to the library to help fund library programs. Click here for details.

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.
Aging in Place
Czepiga Daly Hope & Perri
Tuesday 2/4 | 6:30 pm
Heavy Metals
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Thursday 2/6 | 6 pm online
Adult Book Clubs
Mystery Book Group
The Heiress
 Wednesday 2/5 | 6:30 pm
Millennials Book Club
Beautyland
 Wednesday 2/19 | 6 pm
You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand!  Here are some upcoming highlights.
Amanda Montell
Notes on Modern Irrationality
Thursday 1/23 | 2 pm
Seth Fishman
Working with a Literary Agent
Tuesday 1/28 | 1 pm
Sabrina Sholts
How We Create Pandemics
Tuesday 2/4 | 2 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
  Wednesday, January 22 |  12 - 2 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. 

 International Space Station Program
Tuesday, Feb. 18,  | 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Rocky Hill Senior/Community Center, Room 1
The crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will view 25 pre-recorded questions asked by students in our community.  We will watch the astronauts answer those questions live from the ISS! We'll learn about life on the space station and enjoy a presentation form The Greater Hartford Astronomical Society. 
7th Annual STEM Night! Celebrate Women in Engineering! 
Thursday, February 20  | 6-7:30 pm
Don't miss our 7th Annual STEM Night @ the Library: Transportation, Engineering and Construction Sponsored by Connecticut's Women in Transportation Organization and the Construction Management Association of America
Do you have a passion for technology, math and science? Meet engineers, scientists and industry professionals to explore exciting and challenging career opportunities. Learn more about these cutting-edge industries with hands-on activities and cool demonstrations!
Recommended for students in grades 3-12 and their families.
Musical Exploration
Saturday 1/18 | 3 pm
Drop in, 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