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THE BUZZ Your Weekly Newsletter 6/25/20
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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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Try our Library 2-Go Service! It's Quick and Easy! |
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Place your items on hold online or by phone, schedule a pick up time and come to get them! Please have your library card number handy for scheduling a pick up time and to retrieve your items. Learn more about the process here.
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The Cora J. Belden Library does not yet have have a reopening date. We will not open until we believe our environment is safe for all.
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Special Programs for Curious Minds of All Ages!
Discover why the Peregrine Falcon is the fastest creature on the planet and learn about a variety of raptors from Horizon Wings. Meet a paleontologist who searches in the permafrost for traces of ice age fossils and what they may tell us about the ancient past- another event in the Skype A Scientist Series.
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Live NASA Webcast June 30th@ 4 pm
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to interact with NASA scientists by asking questions about NASA’s 2020 Mars Mission. Through special astrovisualization you can fly over the crater chosen as the destination of the July 2020 Perseverance Mission.
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Summer Reading Programs for All AgesIt’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. Get a fun prize just by signing up! Register here.
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Virtual Programs for Adults Check our calendar for new events added daily |
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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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Don't forget to view the amazing art work by Rocky Hill students of all ages on our YouTube channel. Subscribe and help us reach more followers!
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Virtual Programs for Children and Teens Check our calendar for new events added daily and to register for recurring programs. View our childrens and teen flyers for more information. |
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A Season of Summer Adventures 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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We've got a Cool Backpack for You! Sign up for our teen or children's summer reading program and start earning raffle tickets for some great giveaways this summer. You'll get a backpack just for signing up! Call us at 860-258-7623 to arrange a pick up time.
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Virtual Teen Volunteering Coming Soon! Ages 12+ We are working hard to put together a summer of opportunities for teens to connect with us and their peers by volunteering virtually. Opportunities will include independent and group work. We are also open to your ideas- contact JenZ for more information.
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Teen Documentaries and DiscussionJoin us as we partner with the Rocky Hill Youth Services and surrounding towns for an independent film series for teens and their families. Watch three 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. Registration required.
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We've Got New Summer Series for You |
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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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Great Elementary, Middle and High School Resources Sharpen your math, science and writing skills with lessons, videos and practice tests with our HelpNow Database. Look for the Summer Skills Camp. HelpNow also includes standardized test prep and live tutoring daily.
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Your Cora J. Belden Library card gives you access to thousands of resources: 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. Library 2-Go and phone/chat service will be unavailable 7/3-7/5 for the July 4th holiday
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