THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
5/30/24  
 
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER
   The Rocky Hill Library      
The Cora J. Belden Building
INCLUSIVE and FINE FREE
Summer Reading!
Our Summer Reading Program kicks off June 10th. We'll have full details in our next issue and on our website soon!
 
Our Beach Books collections is back and in our lobby! These books require no check-outs - just grab and go! Read at the beach, in your backyard or your favorite spot! 
Programs for Adults
All programs require registration unless indicated.
 
You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand!  Here are some upcoming highlights.
Matt Shindell
Monday 6/3 2 pm
Freida McFadden
Thursday 6/13 8 pm
Tiffany Jewell
Thursday 6/20 2 pm
Virtual Mini Art
Friday, 6/7  10 am
Watch on our Youtube Channel
Colorado River Rafting
Tuesday, 6/11 6 pm
in-person
Millennials Book Club
Wednesday, 6/26 6 pm
in-person
Ongoing Classes and Programs
ESOL Group
 Conversational English
Thursdays 10:30 am
in-person
Mystery Book Group
Murderous Mistral
 Wednesday 6/5 6:30 pm
in-person
Heartburn and GERD
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Wednesday 6/12 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.
Ongoing Programs Just Right for the Little Ones
 
Pre-Preschool Time: Mondays 10 am, ages 2 1/2 -4
Baby Bop: Thursdays at 9:45 am, ages 0-18 months
Free Play Fri-yay!: Fridays at 10:30 am, ages 1-5
Playgroup Plus: Saturdays at 10:30 am, ages 1-5 
Teddy Bear Picnics
Thursdays in June 11 am 
Ages 0-5,  in-person, outside
Yarn Dolls
Tuesday, 6/18  10:30 am 
Ages 3+, in-person
Touch-a-Truck
Tuesday, 6/25  10 am 
Ages 3+, in-person, outside
Cool Progams for the School-Age Set! 
 
DJ Dance Party & More!
Saturday, 6/15 2-4 pm
For children in grades K-5, in person outside
Join us for this fun kickoff to the summer reading challenge with the DJ Red Supreme Dance Party. Visit our adventure stations: spinning art, ride ‘em cowboy, face painting, and lawn games. Then sign up for the summer reading challenge! 
Kids Chess Club
Wednesday, 6/5 6:30 pm   
Ages 5-10, in-person
Live Chicken Storytime
Monday, 6/17 6:30 pm
Ages 4 and up, in-person
Summer Craft Series
Drop in, various dates
Ages 6-11, in person
DIY Seed Balls
Friday, 6/21 2 pm
Ages 5-11, in person
Mime Show
Monday, 6/24 6 pm
Ages 4+ in person
Rock Painting
Thursday 6/27 2 pm
Ages 5-11, in person
Check out these Saturday Programs! 
Lunar Touchdown
Saturday, 6/8 2 pm
Grades 3-8, in-person
All Aboard Gaming! 
Saturday 6/22 2 pm
Ages 4 and up, in person
Celebrate Pride Month!
Friday, 6/7 3:30 - 6 pm at Elmridge Park
Sponsored by Rocky Hill Human, Youth & Senior Services
 
 Come on out and celebrate with us! Refreshments, crafts, activities and more! Open to all ages! 
Pizza & Movie Party
Saturday, 6/22 1-3 pm
Grades 6-12, in person
Anime & Manga Club
Monthly- Last Tuesday
Ages 12+, 2-3:30 pm, in person
Astronaut Hazards
Wednesday, 6/26 2- 3:30 pm
Ages 13-18, in person
Friends of the Library Corner
 
Join us at our next meeting on Monday, June 10th at 6:30 pm.
at the RH Senior/Community Center- Room 1A . All are welcome! 
Read about our spring book sale success here! 
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