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Rocky Hill Reader June 2015
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Check out our calendar for upcoming events and to register online.
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Hour of Code Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 6:30 - 7:30 pm Community Center’s Computer Lab
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Ever wanted to learn computer programming? Are you curious about how websites or cell phone apps are made? Maybe you have an awesome idea for a program, but are not sure how to make it come to life? Begin your journey in coding during our Hour of Code sessions. A Cora J. Belden staff member will be present to assist participants in using Code Academy, a powerful online resource for learning computer programming. Sign up is required for each session. Please sign up via Library calendar or by calling Information Desk at 860-258-7623
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How Hypnosis Can Help You Tuesday, June 2 6:30 pm
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Part of the Health and Wellness Series Looking to a make positive healthy change in your life? Learn how hypnosis can help you release stress and anxiety, lose weight, stop smoking and more...all permanent changes! Come and check out the power of your subconscious mind. Presented by Lynn Macdonald from the Creative Therapies Wellness Center in Rocky Hill. Lynn is a certified hypnotist, personal trainer and yoga instructor. Sponsored by the Friends of Cora J. Belden Library Enrollment Required
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Robotics Demonstration Wednesday, June 3 6:30 pm
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Demonstration by the FTC Robotics Team (First Technical Challenge) from the Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics & Science and the Academy of Aerospace & Engineering Join us for this demonstration of robots which they have built from the ground up and used in competitions throughout the state . Please contact Mike with any questions at 860-258-7623 or Enrollment Required
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Bring a Bit of Summer Inside Tuesday, June 9 6:30-7:30 pm
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Master Gardner Roxann Lovell will be returning to the Cora J. Belden Library for a special presentation and live demonstration of how to construct your very own terrarium. Roxann will discuss tips to build a terrarium, including recommended plants and ideal lighting to keep your terrarium thriving for years to come. She will also offer tricks to elevate your outdoor garden from good to great. Sponsored by the Friends of Cora J. Belden Library Enrollment Required
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Getting Started With the Cloud Wednesday, June 17 6:30 pm
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Ever wondered what people meant when they talk about using ‘the cloud’, and what the big deal is? Learn how cloud-based services such as Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive can make your personal and business computing activities more efficient, convenient, and reliable.
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Backyard Composting Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 pm
Gardening expert Marguerite Alpert will discuss how you can turn your food scraps in valuable, rich soil – black gold! Whether you are a homeowner or apartment dweller, you can save money, time and resources with simple methods and bins. Backyard composting is a great way to help you save green by going green!
Enrollment Required
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SCORE - Business Counseling Sessions1st Monday of each month, 12:30 pm-4:30 pm(1 hour appointments) The library is now partnering with SCORE - a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. SCORE has nearly 50 years of experience in providing mentors, workshops, counseling and tools for growing businesses. SCORE is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration. One hour counseling appointments are available at the library on the 1st Monday of every month.
Contact the Information Desk @ 860-258-7623 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
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Personal Job Search Help, Resume Review and MoreTuesdayswith 1/2 appointments starting at 10 am. One on one assistance offered in conducting job searches and preparing for interviews. A Human Resources Consultant will also review your resume for free.
Contact the Information Desk @ 860-258-7623 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
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English as a Second Language Classes will begin again in the Fall. Contact the Information Desk @ 860-258-7623 for more information about ESL classes or connecting with a tutor.
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Unless otherwise noted all movies are Mondays at 6:30, Thursdays at 6:00 and Fridays at 1:00 p.m.· Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time · Movie capacity is 40 people · For Safety Reasons: PLEASE do not enter after movie has begun *Please Note: No movie on Friday, July 3 - Library Closed
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Thursday, June 4 Friday, June 5
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Thursday, June 11 Friday, June 12
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Thursday, June 18 Friday, June 19
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Thursday, June 25 Friday, June 26
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Thursday, July 2 *No movie Friday, July 3
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The Library's regular hours are as follows:
Monday through Thursdays 10 am - 8 pm Friday and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Sunday Closed We will be open Saturdays from 10am-1pm in July & August Sunday hours will resume in the Fall
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Baker Street Translation by Michael Robertson Wednesday, June 3 6:30 pm
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Reggie and Nigel Heath—brothers who lease law offices at 221B Baker Street in London, England and answer mail addressed to the location's most famous resident, Sherlock Holmes—find themselves pulled once again into a case straight out of Arthur Conan Doyle
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Friday the Rabbi Slept Late by Harvey Kemelman Wednesday, July 1 6:30 pm
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When the body of a young woman is found on the grounds of the Temple, evidence points to Rabbi Small. Her purse is found in his car, which had been left in the Temple parking lot the night before.
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| LEGO Free Play June 19 10:30 am - noon Imagine. Create. Build |
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Free play with LEGO Blocks For ages 2 and up with an adult Registration not Required
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Playgroup Plus
Every Wednesday, 10:15am to 11:30am Stepney Room
Miss Alex will present stories, songs and more from 10:15-10:30am. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. Registration not required.
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Rainbow Magic Book Club Saturday, May 9 2 pm Pick up a copy of the book and join Miss Alex to talk about the story and do activities. Registration Required
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Nutmeg Nights Wednesday, June 17: 6 - 7pmJoin Miss Alex this summer for Nutmeg Nights! In this club we will read a selection of the 2016 Nutmeg Award Nominees.
This month's book will be; Winterling by Sarah Prineas Stop by the Children's desk to pick up your copy! Limit 12 participants. Grades 3-6
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Teens: Program Music Using Sonic Pi Wednesday, June 10 6:30 pm
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Learn how to turn a Raspberry Pi mini computer into a music synthesizer using the program Sonic Pi. To learn more about Sonic Pi and its capabilities, visit http://sonic-pi.net/. This program will take place at the Community Center Computer Lab at Town Hall, but we will meet at the main entrance of the library and walk over as a group. Please contact Mike with any questions at 860-258-7623 or mmurphy@rockyhillct.gov. Enrollment Required
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The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of teens who meet once a month to make the library the best place it can be for fellow teens. For example, the group comes up with cool programs for teens, makes suggestions for developing the library's teen collection (books, movies, CD's, etc.), and designs displays for the teen section, among others. The Teen Advisory Board will resume in the Fall. For more information, call Mike at (860) 258-7623, email mmurphy@rockyhillct.gov or ask for Mike at the Information Desk. |
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Teen Anime Club Wednesday, June 24 6:30 pm
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Are you a fan of anime, manga, or even just comic books and graphic novels? If so, or even if you are just curious, come join us for a meeting of our new anime club at the library. Meet new friends with similar interests, discuss your favorite anime books and movies, and settle down to watch an anime show together. Snacks will be provided, so join us for this fun and laid back event. Sign up is not required, so just drop in! Please contact Mike with any questions at 860-258-7623
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Many, many thanks to all the great volunteers who came out and helped with our semi-annual book sale. A special thanks to our dedicated volunteers who sort our donations on a regular basis. We accept donations 50 weeks a year so keep us in mind when you are cleaning out your gently used books, cds and dvds. A donation bin is in the lobby of the library for your convenience.
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One-on-One @ the Library -- Call us @ 860-258-7623 to set up a personal appointment for: * Tech Support for all devices * Computer questions * Research Assistance * Genealogy Assistance * and more...... Your Next Five Reads We have started a new service - Personal Reading Recommendations. Stop by and pick up a "Your Next Five Reads" form, fill it out by answering a few questions about your likes and dislikes and we’ll give you personalized recommendations of books titles we think you’ll enjoy! Reading Tip: Follow us on Facebook or Twitter where we often post reading suggestions.
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