THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
10/11/24  
 
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER
     The Rocky Hill Library      
The Cora J. Belden Building
Inclusive and Fine Free
The Library will be closed Monday, October 14 for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Library Card Design Contest
The Rocky Hill Library is running an art contest to select a limited-edition design for our library cards! The winner’s artwork will be featured on a new limited-edition library card available in January 2025. 
 
Participants are encouraged to submit their best designs highlighting what they enjoy about the Rocky Hill Library and its services. The deadline for entering the contest is Saturday, November 30.
 
For more information check out our website or stop by the library!
The Friends Corner
Friends of the Rocky Hill Library
 
FALL BOOK SALE!
 
  Wednesday 10/9 - Sunday 10/13
 
ALL ARE WELCOME!
 
Join us for our next meeting Monday, 10/21 at the Rocky Hill Community/ Senior Center at 6:30 pm.  
Connecticut’s Involvement in the Civil War
Monday, 10/21 | 7 pm
Following the monthly Friends of the Rocky Hill Library meeting, guest speaker and Civil War reenactor from the New England Civil War Museum, Frank Niederwerfer, will come in uniform and will give a talk about Connecticut's involvement in the Civil War. 
Held at the Rocky Hill Community/Senior Center.
Community Events
Mohegan Tribe: Culture and History
Saturday, 10/19 | 2 pm
Join us for a special presentation by an outreach and traditions specialist from the Mohegan Tribe. The presentation will include oral traditions, beliefs, music and sacred practices. This may include a tribal welcome ceremony, artifacts and a woodland flute performance. This program is recommended for adults and families with children age 4 and older. Registration is required.
Programs for Adults
All programs require registration unless indicated.
Programs and events are in-person unless noted.
The Paranormal Experience: An Evening with Joe Franke
Wednesday 10/30 | 6 pm
Paranormal expert Joe Franke has honed his skills for over three decades with Ed and Lorraine Warren. He will discuss past and current cases of real-life hauntings, poltergeist activity and demonic infestation and the dangers and misconceptions of the paranormal realm. 

Coffee, Coloring & Conversations
Saturdays, Oct 19 & Nov 16 | 10 am - 12:30 pm
Join us and de-stress at the Rocky Hill Library with coloring and coffee. Colored pencils, crayons, coloring sheets, and coffee will be provided. Registration not required, but recommended. 
You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand!  Here are some upcoming highlights.
Lori Gottlieb
Tuesday 10/22 | 2 pm
Stanley Milford, Jr.
Thursday 11/7 | 7 pm
Javier Zamora
Thursday 11/14 | 4 pm
Adult Book Clubs
Mystery Book Group
Better the Blood 
 Wednesday 11/6 | 6:30 pm
Millennials Book Club
Never Whistle at Night
 Wednesday 10/16 | 6 pm
Ongoing Classes and Programs
ESOL Group
 Conversational English
Thursdays | 10 am
Knitting Group
All Skill Levels
 Tuesdays | 11 am
 
Breast Health
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Tuesday 10/22 | 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 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.
Free Play Fri-yay!
Fridays | 10:30 am
Ages 2-5, No registration
Pop-up Storytime
Mon or Tues 10:30 am 
Twice Monthly  No Registration
Cora & Cub Preschool
10/22 | 10:30 am
Ages 2-4, No Registration
Babies & Bubbles
    10/17 | 10 am
Ages 0-2,  No Registration
Baby Playday
 10/24 | 10 am
Ages 0-2,  No Registration
Playgroup Plus
Saturdays | 10:30 am 
Ages 0-5, No Registration
NO Playgroup  10/12
Slime Club | Halloween Slime
Sat Oct 19 | 3:15 pm
Ages 7 and Up
Kids Chess Club
Monthly-1st Wed | 6:30 pm
Ages 5-10
Diwali Craft
Wednesday 10/23 | 6 pm
Ages 4 and up
Halloween Bash!
Thursday 10/31 | 10:15 am
Babies to Age 4
Teen Programs
All programs require registration unless indicated. Programs and events are in-person unless noted.
Age Requirement: Teens in Grades 6-12
Spooky Movie Night & Craft
Saturday 10/26 | 1 pm
Watch a Halloween classic, eat some snacks, and make a themed craft!
Evil Eye Craft
Tuesday 11/5 | 2 pm
Join us for a fun craft based on the evil eye! No craft experience necessary!
Cora J. Belden Library
33 Church St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067
 860-258-7621
www.rhctlibrary.org
 
Hours:  
Monday - Wednesday: 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: CLOSED