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Rocky Hill Reader September 2018 Edition Newsletter Sponsored by the Friends of the Cora J. Belden Library
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We've got a full line-up of great events and programs for all ages this fall, 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.
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Opening Early for your Convenience! We have new hours starting September 4th! We will be open at 9:30 am Monday through Saturday. We will be open Saturdays 9:30 am to 5 pm beginning Saturday, September 8th. Come on in- we are ready to help you.
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with Master Gardener Sarah Bailey
Tuesday, 9/4 6:30 -7:30 pm Registration requested.
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with local attorney Dyke Spear Tuesday, 9/11 6:30 -7:30 pm
Registration requested.
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with Kathy's Urgent Care Tuesday, 9/18 6:30 -7:30 pm Registration requested.
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with Dr. Nicole Klughers Wednesday, 9/26 6:30 -7:30 pm Registration requested.
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Wednesday, October 3rd 6:30 -7:30 pm at the Rocky Hill Community Center Join us for a performance of "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Speckled Band" by Kandie Carle, Performance Artist and Producing Artistic Director at East Haddam Stage Company. Registration required. Sign up online or at 860-258-7623.
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Tech Basics with MikeWednesdays 2-3 pm: September 5th: Getting Started with iPhone and iPad September 12th: Getting Started with Android Devices September 26th: Getting Started with Windows 10 Thursday, September 13th 6:30-7:30 pm: Back up your Data 101 Registration required. Sign up online or at 860-258-7623.
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Free Movies @ the Library Mondays at 6:30 pm and Fridays at 1 pm
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Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time. Capacity is 40 people. For safety reasons: Please do not enter after the movie has begun.
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Friends Fall Book Sale- Save the Date Saturday, October 13- Sunday, October 14 Exclusive pre-sale for Friends members at 10 am on Saturday, October 13. Membership applications available at the door. Time to stock up- we've got a great selection! Most items are $1.00. The Friends greatly appreciate your donations of NEW or NEARLY NEW books, dvds and cds which can be dropped off inside the front entrance. Due to space limitations all donations must follow these guidelines. Please call for more information.
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Event Sponsor of our 2018 5K race!
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Just for the Pre-school Set
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Morning: Monday: Preschool Music & Play (drop in program) Tuesday: Fun for Ones & Books & Babies- 9/18 & 9/25 Wednesday: Play Group Plus (drop in program) Thursday: Toddler Time- 9/20 & 9/27 Friday: Art Start 9/7, Science 9/14, LEGO free play 9/21 Afternoon and Evening: Monday: Music & Movement @ 6:15pm (drop in program)
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School Aged Children and Teens
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Escape Room Puzzle ChestsThursday, September 27 6-7:30 pmCome join us for this great night of mystery and games! Find hidden objects, solve puzzles and riddles that will unlock your chest and uncover the prizes hidden inside. For grades 3-6. Registration required.
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Grades 2-12 No registration required.
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OLOGY ScienceMondays @ 4pm Grades K-5 9/17, 10/1 & 10/15 Registration required.
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Wednesdays- after school and evening sessions Calling all rebel girls! Come have fun with Miss Jen and learn about some real-life super women and girls! 9/19 & 10/17 -6 pm for grades 2-6 10/10 & 10/24- 4 pm for grades K-3 Registration required.
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Build something, learn something and meet new people at these great drop in programs. Tech Club: @ 4 pm for grades K-5 Build Club: @ 6 pm for children 4 and older Minecraft: @ 5:30 pm for grades 6-12
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Saturday ShowcaseWe've got a great variety of drop-in programs for you to try on Saturdays- come check them out! Check our calendar for a complete listing. 9/8: All Aboard Game Club 2-3:30pm 9/15: Fun with Perler Beads 2-3:30pm 9/22: Kids Art Journals 2 -3:30pm
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What's New @ the Library? Did you know that we have digital magazines available for your computer, tablet or phone? The Library has three magazine services: Flipster, RbDigital & OverDrive. Each has different offerings. And brand new: we now have PEOPLE magazine via Flipster! To learn more about Flipster, click here. You can learn more about our digital offerings by clicking here.
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Cora J. Belden Library @ Farmer's Market Wednesday 9/26 3:00 - 7:00 pm 311 Meadow Road, Rocky Hill at Ferry Park
Stop by the library's table to say hi and learn about our upcoming programs, get a recipe or cookbook recommendation, pick up some fun freebies, and more!
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National Library Card Sign-up Month! September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. And as you can see - it is never too early to get a library card!
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Library Hours Monday -Thursday: 9:30 am - 8 pm Friday & Saturday: 9:30 am - 5 pm Open Sunday: October - April We will be closed Saturday, Sunday & Monday, Sept. 1st-3rd for the Labor Day weekend. Our website is open 24 hours a day for books, magazines, movies and more. Don't miss out on our great programs and events! Subscribe to our newsletter and get it delivered monthly.
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