THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
11/25/20
Cora J. Belden Library
We strive to keep you productive, safe, healthy, informed and connected to each other
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! 

The entire staff at the Cora J. Belden Library wish you and your families a very happy and healthy holiday. We will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 and will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 25. 
Library2GO
Monday-Thursday 9:30 -7:45 
Friday 9:30 -4:45
Saturday 9:30 -4:45
Contactless Service
Computer Use
Monday-Thursday 10 -6 
Friday 10 -4:45
Saturday 10 -1 
By Appointment Only
In-Person Browsing
Monday-Thursday 9:30-6 
Friday 9:30 -4:45
Saturday 9:30 -1  
Dash-in & Dash-out 
Wreath Sale
Support Project Graduation
Pick up 12/2
Volunteers Needed
Rocky Hill Community Fund
Application Deadline 12/5
Gingerbread Contest
Prizes for All Ages
Open to Entire Community 
FREE Online Tutors & Mentors
 ConnectiKids Program
Students in Grades K-8
Personal Book Shoppers
Let us Chose Your Next Read!
Adults, Teens & Children
Featured Selections from Goodreads Best of 2020
 Read or Listen to them on Overdrive.  Get the Full List. 
                  
Virtual Programs for Adults
Check our calendar for more information
 
TWO Knitting Groups for You
Knit One Zoom Too: Tuesdays 11 am
Knit Night: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6-8 pm 
Dr. Nicole Klugers, Naturopath
Immune System Boosters
Tuesday 12/15  6 pm
Mystery Book Club Group- on Zoom 

Join fellow mystery lovers for a fun and lively discussion of select mystery books on the first Wednesday of each month.
December 2
January 6
February 3
Social Media 101
Introduction to Facebook
Tuesday 12/1 2 pm
Social Media 101
Introduction to Twitter & Instagram
Tuesday 12/8 2 pm
Individual Career Counseling
Tuesdays 12/1 & 12/29
9:30, 10, & 10:30 am
Resumes & Searching
Talent Sourcing Specialist Gary Gekow
Monday 12/7 6:30 pm
 Job & Career Accelerator Database                  
You library card gives you access to EBSCO'S  Job & Career Accelerator- a powerful database that gives job seekers the tools they need to explore careers, find open positions, apply for jobs and get hired.  Learn more here.
1-1 Tech Help
Variety of Topics
Mon-Wed-Fri 2 pm
eBooks 101
Learn to Download & Enjoy
Mondays 2:30 pm
 Zoom Basics
Learn to Video Chat
Thursdays 2:30 pm
 Children and Teen
 Virtual Programs and Resources
Check our calendar for more information
Streaming Videos for Kids on OverDrive
 Start Watching Anytime, Anywhere...
 
Riverside Reptiles! LIVE on Zoom
Saturday, December 5  2 pm

Meet five cool reptiles from Riverside Reptiles Education Center in Enfield, CT and learn how they change their behaviors when the seasons change. This program is recommended for kids in grades K-5.
 Gone to the Dogs
Read Virtually to a Dog- 10 Minute Sessions
Tuesday 12/1 6pm Ages 5+
Friendship Bracelets
Reserve a Kit and Make a Bracelet 
Wednesday 12/2 4:30pm Grades 3+
Kindness Club
Mondays 4:30 pm
11/16-12/7 Ages 4+
LEGO Club
Tuesdays 4:30 pm
Grades K-5
Take & Make Kit
Amazing Owl Craft
 12/7 Ages 4+
Special Parenting Series
 
Thursday, 12/3  8:30 pm: Navigating a Different Holiday Season: Handling Disappointment
 
 Join us the first Thursday of each month for a talk with health care professionals about a variety of topics
We've got Some Great Programs Just Perfect for the Little Ones!
Virtual Storytime
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11 am 
Birth to 5 years
Music & Movement
Mondays 6:30 pm
Birth to 5 years
Mother Goose on the Loose
Thursdays  10 am 
 Birth to 5 years
Saturday Storytime
Saturday 12/12 10 am
3 years and Up
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. 
Libraries Need Good Friends Too 
Our virtual programs are sponsored by our friends group.  Please consider supporting the library by joining the Friends of the Cora J. Belden Library. Membership levels begin at $10.
Cora J. Belden Library
33 Church St Rocky Hill, CT 06067
www.rockyhillct.gov/library 
We are closed at 5 pm on Wednesday, 11/25 and closed Thursday -Friday 11/26- 11/27
 
Contact us :
By phone 860-258-7621 or  LIVE CHAT
 Monday-Thursday: 9:30 am -8 pm
Friday-Saturday: 9:30 am -5 pm