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Your Weekly Newsletter
5/8/25  
 
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 Rocky Hill Library
The Cora J. Belden Building
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Rocky Hill Friends of the Library Information!
 
ANNUAL BOOK SALE!
June 5th - 8th
June 4th ( Members Preview Night)
Don't miss our next meeting on Monday, May 12 at 6:30 pm at the RH Senior/Community Center. Hear details about the upcoming book sale.  All are welcome!
Programs for Adults
All programs require registration unless indicated.
Programs and events are in-person unless noted.
CT Mariners of Old with Mike Allen
Tuesday, May 20th at 6:30 pm
CT has had some top sailors including brave whalers, explorers and submarine makers who discovered Antarctica.  It is a rich history on the oceans and award-winning journalist Mike Allen has the story. His talk will also include stories of the Rocky Hill-South Glastonbury ferry - the oldest continuously operating ferry service in the U.S. Registration is recommended.
Edible Plants & Fungi
With The 3 Foragers
 Tuesday 5/13 | 6 pm
Funniest Films
With Marty Gitlin
Tuesday 5/27 | 6:30 pm
Adult Book Clubs and Author Talks
Mystery Book Group
The Resemblance
 Wednesday 6/4 | 6:30 pm
Millennials Book Club
Husbands and Lovers
 Wednesday 5/21 | 6 pm
You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand!  Here are some upcoming highlights.
Liann Zhang
Julie Chan is Dead
 Wednesday 5/14 | 7 pm
Rachel Bergstein
The Genius of Judy
 Wednesday 5/21 | 2 pm
Smithsonian Scientists
Extinctopedia
 Wednesday 6/4 | 2 pm
Ongoing Classes and Programs
Job Assistance
American Jobs Center
Wednesday, 6/4 10 am- 1 pm
Register or walk in
Tips for Longevity
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Thursday, 5/15 6 pm
online via Zoom
ESOL Classes
 Conversational English
Thursdays | 10 am
Knitting Group
All Skill Levels
 Tuesdays | 11 am
Fiber Arts Friends
All Skill Levels
Mondays  | 6 pm
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.
Teddy Bear Picnics
Thursdays, 6/5, 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
Chicken Storytime
Monday 5/19 6:30 pm
Ages 4 and up
Ongoing Programs Just for the Little Ones
Pop Up Storytime- Monday 5/12 & Tuesday 5/27| 10:30 am
Cora Bear Pre-Preschool- Tuesday 5/20|10:30 am
Baby Playday- Thursdays  5/15 & 5/29 |10 am
Babies & Bubbles- Thursday  5/22 |10 am
Playgroup Plus- Fridays & Saturdays |10:30 am
  Rocky Hill Library Hours
33 Church St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067
 860-258-7621
www.rhctlibrary.org
Monday - Wednesday: 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: CLOSED