THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
2/12/25  
 
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER.
 Rocky Hill Library
The Cora J. Belden Building
We support social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Community Events
The library will be closed on Monday, February 17 th for President's Day.  
 
Friends of the 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 Friends of the Library who help fund library programs. Click here for details.
 
February Winter Reading Program for all ages!
Read or listen to books in February and you could win some sweet prizes! Pick up
a form from the library to participate. Children and adults can also participate online using the Beanstack app or website.
Programs for Adults
All programs require registration unless indicated.
Programs and events are in-person unless noted.
Great British Baking Tour
Tuesday 2/25| 6:30 pm
Hybrid Event/ watch here or online
Peecycling: Fertilizing with Urine
Wednesday 2/26 | 6 pm
online via Zoom
 Eastern Medicine
Aaron Greenberg, 
Tuesday 3/4 | 7 pm
The Winter Blues
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Tuesday 3/11 | 6 pm online 
Japanese Bracelets
Jean Rill-Alberto
Tuesday 3/25 | 5:30 pm
Adult Book Clubs and Author Talks
Mystery Book Group
Time's Undoing
 Wednesday 3/5 | 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.
Lee Hawkins
I Am Nobody's Slave
Tuesday 2/18 | 2 pm
Dan Heath
Reset
Wednesday 3/12 | 2 pm
Clara Bingham
The Movement
Thursday 3/20 | 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
New Date: Thursday, February 13 |  10 am - 1 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.
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.
Space Station Event
Tuesday 2/18  | 10 am -1pm
RH Community Center
Kids Chess Club
1st Wednesday | 6:30 pm
Ages 5-10
Mistaken Identity
Saturday 3/8  | 2 pm
Ages 4 and up
Programs Just for the Little Ones
 
Story Hour and Handwashing with CCHD
Wednesday, 2/19 10:30 am
Join CCHD (Central CT Health District) staff to hear an exciting book about germs and handwashing! Then participate in an interactive science experiment about handwashing using Glo-Germ!  All ages welcome!
Pop Up Storytime- Various Mondays | 10:30 am
Music and Movement- Mondays  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
  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