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Rocky Hill Reader November 2017 Edition Newsletter Sponsored by the Friends of the Cora J. Belden Library
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Library Closings The Library will be closed Friday, November 10th for maintenance projects. (Friday afternoon movie will be on Thursday, November 9 at 1 pm). The Library will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 22nd, and will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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For children ages 7 and up School is out and there is no better place to be! Come learn about the world of dry biomes and make your very own terrarium to take home.
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Veteran's Day Remembrance Saturday, November 11 10:30 -4pm- Children's Department Craft Come make a poppy to take home and a card for a veteran that we will deliver through Operation Gratitude. 1-3:30pm- Adult Movie: Unbroken - rated PG Based on Laura Hillenbrand's 2010 non-fiction book that recounts the story of Louis Zamperini's survival at sea and from WWII concentration camps.
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Please consider supporting the library by joining the Friends of the Cora J. Belden Library. The Friends provide funding for our summer reading programs, scholarships, museum passes, literacy bundles and more. Think of our Friends the next time you come to one of our events or parties, from Comic-Con to Fall Fest and Pre-School Halloween- they make it all possible! Membership levels begin at $10.
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This Month's Featured Sponsor: 2132 Silas Deane Hwy Rocky Hill, CT Enjoy a delicious meal at this locally owned and operated Italian restaurant. Don't miss their coupons.
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The Color PurpleTuesday, December 5, 7:30 pm Bushnell Theater, Hartford, CT We are giving away six tickets to the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Music Revival! Stop in to see our display and to enter your name into our raffle- you won't want to miss out on this terrific night out!
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Spend an evening with us this month -enjoy a show, try some coloring, join the knitters group or play some chess. We've got plenty of offerings just for you. Check our calendar for more information and to register for upcoming events.
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Bone and Joint Health Health and Wellness with Dr. Nicole Klughers Tuesday, November 28th 6:30 pm Registration requested.
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We offer a great variety of ongoing programs just for you. Check our calendar or contact us at 860-258-7623 for more information.
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Unless otherwise noted showtimes are Mondays at 6:30 pm, Thursdays at 6 pm and Friday matinees at 1 pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time. Capacity is 40 people. For safety reasons: Please do not enter after the movie has begun. No afternoon movie on Friday 11/10; rescheduled to Thursday 11/9 No movies on Thursday & Friday 11/23- 24. View detailed movie summaries here.
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Wednesday, November 1st, 6:30 pm The Royal Wulff Murders by Keith McCaffertySheriff Martha Ettinger investigates the suspected murder of a young man retrieved from the Madison River in Montana with a trout fly stuck in his lip. Following her instincts, Ettinger soon finds herself crossing paths with Montana newcomer Sean Stranahan, fly fisher, painter, and has-been private detective.
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Just for the Pre-School Set
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We've got something for you and your little ones- mornings, afternoons and evenings! Check our calendar for complete information or contact us at 860 258-7623.
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Daytime Programs Mornings: Mondays: Preschool Music and Play Tuesdays: Fun for Ones and Books & Babies Wednesdays: Playgroup Plus Thursdays: Toddler time Fridays: Art Start 11/3; LEGO Free Play 11/17 Saturdays: Playgroup Plus- EVERY Saturday Afternoons: Mondays: Crafter-noon - 11/6 and 11/13 only Wednesdays: On our Own Storytime
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Evening Drop-in Programs Music and Movement Monday 11/6 and 11/27 6:15 -7pmListen to some great stories and move your body to some terrific songs. A great way to develop early literacy skills while having fun! Visit our calendar for details.
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Make a cool terrarium, whip up a mini pumpkin pie, decorate a girl power mirror, and learn some computer animation! Check our calendar for complete information or contact us at 860 258-7623.
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For girls in grades 3-8 Discover some real-life amazing women and make some cool stuff- including a self-love mirror and collage. Have fun and awake your inner SHERO! Registration required.
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Google Computer Science Workshops Mondays 5-6 pm: Animation Tuesdays 4-5 pm: Social Media Eight Week Sessions Beginning 11/27 for grades 3-5 Registration required. Check our calendar for details.
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Wednesday, 11/15 6:15 -7 pm
For grades K-2. Registration required.
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Six week Session For grades 6-8. Registration required.
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Our Library Rocks! Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Library's booth at FallFest! And many thanks to staff and Friends of the Library who put together a "spooky" booth and a fun scavenger hunt.
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What's New? Forgot to return your books? Not quite finished reading yet? No worries, we've got you covered. As a library user ‘perk’ - we have added to our system ‘Courtesy Renewals.’ Effective, November 3, our system will renew all eligible items two days before they are due. To be eligible for a courtesy renewal, the item: - must have been checked out at Cora J. Belden Library;
- cannot be a downloadable item;
- must be a renewable item.
We always recommend that you check your library account regularly so that you are aware when items need to be returned. If you have any questions, please call or stop in, and we will explain it more thoroughly.
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Library Hours Monday -Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm Friday and Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Sunday : 12 pm -4 pm
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