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THE BUZZ Your Weekly Newsletter 7/9/20
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Cora J. Belden Library We strive to keep you productive, safe, healthy, informed and connected to each other
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Have You Signed up Yet? All ages can participate in our Summer Reading Program!
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Sign up for our Summer Reading ProgramIt’s simple and fun to participate! Log your books into Beanstack to earn virtual badges and raffle tickets for some cool prizes! Participate in some fun activity challenges and earn more raffle tickets. The more you do- the more chances you'll have to win prizes. Teens and children will get a backpack just by signing up! You can register here. Contact us 860-258-7623 with any questions or to participate with a manual log.
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Have you Tried our Library 2-Go Service? |
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Request items online or by phone, schedule a pick up date and come to get them! We are happy to see you taking part in our 2-Go no-contact service. We have refined the procedure a bit to ensure a smooth transaction. Please read and follow the revised instructions here.
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Not Sure What to Read Next? We've got Suggestions for You! Our online library catalog makes it easy to browse for your next book. Select from the NY Time's Best Sellers, Staff Picks, New Releases and more. Call us at 860-258-7623 and we'd be happy to give you some tips for your next read and schedule a 2-Go pick up for you.
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Virtual Programs for Adults Check our calendar for new events added daily |
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Join us for Some Fun in the Kitchen!
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Let's Bake Together Join our Facebook Group as we bake our way through The Great Courses together in July and August and share our experiences together.
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Check out these cookbooks for more inspiration. They are available through our quick and easy 2-Go service! We've got lots of digital magazines and cookbook selections available through our RBdigital and Overdrive services too.
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Community Cookbook Ready Enjoy some great recipes from your friends in the community by purchasing a digital copy for $5. Your donation will benefit Foodshare, an organization leading an informed, coordinated response to hunger in Hartford and Tolland counties. Learn more here.
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We've got a great assortment of programs for you in July including a child development event for parents and a fun virtual exploration of our national parks. Get expert advice, learn something new or just have fun. Register online and don't miss out.
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Career Counseling Programs We've got some great individualized and group help sessions for you.
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Tech Help Programs for You
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Summer Adventures for Children and Teens We want to connect with you this summer and provide opportunities to encourage reading and learning through virtual programs, hands-on activities and a fun reading program. View our Summer Reading Guide for more information.
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Get Your Free Backpack! Sign up for our teen or children's summer reading program and start earning raffle tickets for some great prizes and get a backpack just for signing up! Call us at 860-258-7623 for more information.
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Ages 13+ We've got a variety of virtual opportunities for teens to earn community service hours with us this summer.
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Join us as we partner with the Rocky Hill Youth Services and surrounding towns for an independent film series for teens and their families. Watch films in July and August that build community, open up conversations, and inspire social and emotional learning. Participate afterwards in a panel discussion of each film with Alicia Farrell, PhD.
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Virtual Children and Teen Summer Programs |
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Animation Microsoft Event Ages 8+Thursday 7/23 2:30 pm
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Register for Each Kit Separately Fun Stuff to do at Home Ages 5+
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It's Full STEAM Ahead With These Programs |
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Live Storytimes Each Week Virtual Stories Mon/Wed & Fridays @ 11 am Music and Movement- Mondays @ 6:30 pm Pajama Storytime- Tuesdays @ 7 pm Please register for these events on our calendar.
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Your Cora J. Belden Library card gives you access to audiobooks, e-books, magazines, online classes, job search and resume tools, and more! If you are a Rocky Hill resident without a library card you can get a digital card here. Not sure if your card is still active, contact us at 860-258-7621.
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Libraries Need Good Friends Too Our virtual programs are made possible with the support from our friends group. Please consider supporting the library by joining the Friends of the Cora J. Belden Library. Membership levels begin at $10. Join or renew today.
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Cora J. Belden Library 33 Church St Rocky Hill, CT 06067 www.rockyhillct.gov/library Contact us : By phone 860-258-7621 or 860-258-7623 or LIVE CHAT Monday-Tuesday: 9:30 am -8 pm Wednesday-Friday: 9:30 am -5 pm and Saturday: 9:30 am -1 pm.
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