THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
8/15/25  
 
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER.
 Rocky Hill Library
The Cora J. Belden Building
We support social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Summer Reading Logging Ends 8/27:
 
Thanks to all who are participating in the summer reading contest. Don't forget to log all of your books into the Beanstack platform to be eligible for our summer raffle prizes! Adults must also turn in their paper slips by 8/27. 
PLEASE NOTE: The library is expecting repair work starting Monday, August 25 - Friday, September 5. This may limit access to certain areas of the building, specifically the reference / public computer area, and may also be loud at times. Service my be interrupted. 
 The library will also be closed on Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1 for Labor Day, and Thursday, September 4 for a professional development day.
Acupuncture and Mental Health
Aaron Greenberg of Silk Road Health
Tuesday 9/9| 7 pm
Feminine Energy-Body Connection
Alicia O'Hara, Hypnotherapist
Wednesday 9/10| 6 pm
Optimizing Your Medical Visits
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Thursday 9/18| 6pm online via Zoom
Edible Plants of Autumn
The 3 Foragers
Tuesday 9/23| 6 pm
Adult Book Clubs and Author Talks
Mystery Book Club
Where They Last Saw Her
 Wednesday 9/3 | 6:30 pm
Millennials Book Club
The Wedding People
 Wednesday 8/20 | 6 pm
You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand!  Here are some upcoming highlights.
Casey McQuiston
The Pairing
 Wednesday 8/20 | 7 pm
Dr. Tasha Eurich
Shatterproof
 Thursday 8/28 | 2 pm
Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Accomplice to the Villain
 Wednesday 9/3 | 7 pm
Ongoing Classes and Programs
Job Assistance
American Jobs Center, walk-in
1st Wednesday 10 am- 1 pm
Fiber Arts Friends
Mondays  | 6 pm
All skill levels welcome
Knitting Group
 Tuesdays | 11 am
All skill levels welcome
 Programs for Children & Teens
Check our calendar for a full listing and more information.
All programs require registration unless indicated.
Programs and events are in-person unless noted.
 Board Game Fun! 
Tuesdays 8/19 & 8/26 | 2 pm
Ages 4 and up, Drop-in
Kids Chess Club
1st Wednesday| 6:30 pm
Ages 5-10
Boomwhacker Bonanza 
Mondays, 9/8, 9/15 & 9/22 | 6 pm

Create music together, learn about beats and rhythms with these fun instruments! Ages 5-10. 
Teen Book Club
Sunrise on the Reaping
Thursday, 8/21 | 2 pm  
Grades 9-12
 Zentangles
Saturday 9/6 | 2 pm
Ages 10 and up
Coding with Python
Saturdays 9/13- 9/27 | 2 pm
Grades and up & Adults
Kindergarten Welcome Night! 

Monday, August 25 | 6 pm

Practice some of the skills you’ll need when you start kindergarten with some fun activity stations: cutting, numbers, shapes and letters, sign up for a library card, check out some books, and pick up your free “Welcome to Kindergarten Kit” made special for you!
Ongoing Programs Just for the Little Ones
Cora Bears Pre-preschool- Tuesdays 9/9 & 9/23 |10:30 am| drop in
Toddler Tales - Wednesdays  9/3 & 9/17|10:30 am |drop in
Family Dance and Comedy Show- Wednesday 10/10| 10:30 am
Babies & Bubbles- Thursdays 9/11 & 9/25 |10 am |drop in 
Playgroup Plus- Fridays in August|10:30 am drop in
  Rocky Hill Library 
33 Church St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067
 860-258-7621  www.rhctlibrary.org
Monday - Wednesday: 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm
Sunday: CLOSED