THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
6/12/24  
 
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER
   The Rocky Hill Library      
The Cora J. Belden Building
INCLUSIVE and FINE FREE
Get Ready to Read This Summer! 
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! 
Library Closing
The library will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th to celebrate June-teenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. You can access our digital resources 24/7 with you library card.
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!
Freida McFadden
Thursday 6/13 8 pm
Tiffany Jewell
Thursday 6/20 2 pm
Kate DiCamillo
Tuesday 7/9 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
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
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
 
Baby Bop: Thursday, 6/13 at 9:45 am, ages 0-18 months
Free Play Fri-yay!: Fridays at 10:30 am, ages 1-5  through June only!
Playgroup Plus: Saturdays at 10:30 am, ages 1-5  through June only!
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! 
Tie-Dye Shirts
Tuesday, 7/2 6:30 pm   
Ages 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

Book Club
Wednesday, 7/3 11:30 am
Ages 9-12 in person
Mime Show
Monday, 6/24 6 pm
Ages 4+ in person
Kids Chess Club
Mondays beg 7/8,  2 pm
Ages 7+ 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
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