THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
6/21/24  
 
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER
   The Rocky Hill Library      
The Cora J. Belden Building
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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! Join us for exciting programs for all ages too! 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.
 
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  in-person
Dr. Allyson Salzer, animal behaviorist

Protecting our Pollinators
Tuesday, 7/16 6 pm  in-person
Humble Bee Honey Company
Dreaming of Italy
Tuesday, 7/23 6 pm  in-person
Andiamo Tours
Adult Book Clubs
Mystery Book Group
The Couple at the Table
 Wednesday 7/10 6:30 pm, in-person
Millennials Book Club
The Art Thief
Wednesday, 6/26 6 pm, in-person
Ongoing Classes and Programs
ESOL Group
 Conversational English
Thursdays 10:30 am
in-person
Knitting Group
All Skill Levels
 Tuesdays  11 am
in-person
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.
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
 
Teddy Bear Picnics
Thursdays in June 11 am 
Ages 0-5, outside
Babies & Bubbles
Thursdays 9:45 am 
Ages 0-2, July & August
No Registration
Playgroup Plus
Fridays  10:30 am 
Ages 0-5, July & August
No Registration
 Cool Progams for the School-Age Set! 
 
Summer Craft Series
Drop in, various dates
Ages 6-11, in person
Mime Show
Monday, 6/24 6 pm
Ages 4+ in person
Touch-a-Truck
Tuesday, 6/25  10 am 
Ages 3+, in-person, outside

Book Club
Wednesday, 7/3 11:30 am
Ages 9-12 in person
Kids Chess Club
Mondays beg 7/8,  2 pm
Ages 7+ in person
Hooked on Llamas
Wednesday, 7/10 10am
Ages 4+ in person

Reader's Theater
Wednesday, 7/10 2 pm
Grades K-5, in person
STEM Lab
Wednesday, 7/12 2 pm
Ages 5-11, in person
Olympic Games
Wednesday, 7/12 10 am
Ages 8-12, in person
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

Mermaid Tail Craft
Thursday, 7/11 2 pmGrades Grades 6-12, in person
Perler Bead  & Movie
Friday, 7/12 11 am
Grades 6-12, in person
Radiation Shields
Wednesday, 7/17 2 pm
Ages 13-18, in person
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