Rocky Hill Library: The Buzz- Weekly News and More : February 26, 2026

THE BUZZ

Your Weekly Newsletter

2/26/26

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Rocky Hill Library

The Cora J. Belden Building

We support social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility

Friends Corner

Please join us on for our next monthly meeting Monday, March 9th at the Rocky Hill Community/Senior Center at 6:30 pm. Hear about our plans for the upcoming year! All are welcome!

Mini Golf Weekend is Approaching! Tee Up to Support the Library!

March 13-15

Mini Golf Weekend!

Play 18 holes of mini golf inside the library!
Admission is 5$ per person which includes snack and drink! Raffle prizes for all ages are available.

Friday, March 13 (Special Adults Only Event): 6-8 PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED. If interested please contact Jen Zappulla at 860-258-2532 or jzappulla@rockyhillct.gov.

NO REGISTRATION

Saturday, March 14: 10 AM - 4PM

Sunday, March 15: 10 AM - 2PM

Adult Programs

All programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Programs and events are in-person unless indicated.

Book Repair Basics
Learn simple book repair techniques

Wednesday 3/11 | 6pm

Federal Fashion with the Dirty Blue Shirts

History of early American fashion
Tuesday 3/17 | 6pm

A Celtic Exploration with Harpist Wendy Kerner
Celtic music

Tuesday 3/24 | 6pm

Estate Planning Workshop with Daly Perri Arnold & Knierim
Estate planning

Tuesday 3/31 | 6pm

Adult Book Clubs and Author Talks

Murder Mystery Book Club

Queens of Crime

Wednesday 3/4 | 6:30 pm

Millennials Book Club

The Women

Wednesday 3/18 | 6 pm

You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand! Here are some upcoming highlights.

Michael Perry
Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories

Wednesday 3/4 | 2pm

Kate Quinn
Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

Thursday 3/12 | 7pm

Shoshana Walter and Barbara Kingsolver

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

Tuesday 3/24 | 2pm

Ongoing Classes and Programs

Fiber Arts Friends

Mondays | 6 pm

All skill levels welcome

Dr. Nicole Klughers

Thursday 3/19 | 6 pm online

Topic to be determined

Knitting Group

Tuesdays | 11 am

All skill levels welcome

ESOL for Adults Thursdays 10:15 AM

Join us Thursdays for our English for Speakers of Other Languages Group. Our goal is to prepare participants for success in society through the development of cultural awareness and English language proficiency in listening, speaking and reading. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required.

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.

Olympics Award of Gold Silver Bronze Medals

Kids Winter Olympics Reading Challenge: February 2-28
Calling all kids! Read and win one or three Olympic medals when you complete reading challenges! Go for the gold with 100 points! Visit Children's circulation desk to inquire.