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THE BUZZ Your Weekly Newsletter 5/27/20
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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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We are Here for You!You can contact us Monday- Friday 9:30 am -5 pm by phone 860-258-7621 or 860-258-7623, by text 860-935-2754 or LIVE CHAT. Look for these options on our website. We are happy to serve you.
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Skype a Scientist Program
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Two Exciting and Educational Programs for You! This is your opportunity to learn about different careers and form a personal connection with someone working in a scientific field. Access their online calendar for more free virtual programs.
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Looking For Your Next Great Listen? We've got a variety of audiobook selections. Click on the jacket covers to access these titles on our RBdigital services. Click. Borrow. Listen.
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Community Cookbook Project
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In the mood for a laugh? Stand-up comedian and author Jim Gaffigan offers his thoughts on all things culinary(ish). Insights such as, why pretzel bread is #3 on his most important inventions of humankind and the answer to the age-old question "which animal is more delicious: the pig, the cow, or the bacon cheeseburger?"
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Virtual Programs for Adults Check our Calendar for New Events Added Daily |
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We Want Your Input We are working hard to provide you with quality virtual programming. Please fill out this short survey about our programs and events. We could use your help to make sure we can better meet your needs. You can access it here.We promise it only takes a minute!
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Mondays 6/1 & 6/15 @ 2:30 or 6 pm
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Learn to Video Chat Easily Wednesdays 6/3 & 6/17 @ 2:30 or 6 pm
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Virtual Programs for Children Check our Calendar for New Events Added Daily and to Register for Recurring Programs |
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Pet ProfessionsCT Humane Society and Animal Welfare Wednesday 6/17 3 pm. Ages 10 +
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Learn to use MakeCode Arcade and design a playable game that can be published and continued to be developed after the workshop ends Monday 6/15 & Tuesday 6/16 5-6 pm. Ages 8+
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Harry Potter Join us as Ms. Carine reads aloud a new chapter every day. Experience the Invisibility Cloak!
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It's full STEAM ahead with these Programs Enjoy these fun hands-on STEAM activities twice a week in the afternoon. They are just right for kids in grades 1-5. Check for these or similar activities on our YouTube Channel. |
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Live Storytimes Each Week Enjoy our programs in the comfort of your own home. Please register for these events on our calendar. Check out our YouTube Channel for additional content.
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Enjoy books, rhymes and songs during this lapsit program for infants and babies 0 - 24 months.
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Daytime Programs: Virtual Stories Mondays/Wednesdays & Fridays @ 11 am Mother Goose on the Loose- Thursdays @10 am Family Stories & Crafts- Saturdays @ 10 am Evening Programs: Music and Movement- Mondays @ 6:30 pm Pajama Storytime- Tuesdays @ 7 pm
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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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Take Out /Curbside Service Begins June 1Our building is still closed, but we are beginning take out service for you. Place items on hold with your library card and come pick them up when they are ready. Rest assured we will be following and enforcing safe, social distancing measures. Learn more here.
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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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TEXT Alerts for Hold Notifications and Overdue Reminders Now it's even easier to get notified when your book is ready for pick up! Log into your account on our website. Add your mobile phone number and allow Hold Pickup Notice Mobile Alerts vis SMS. Standard messaging rates will apply, and you can easily opt-out at any time. Need help? Contact us at 860-258-7623 or text 860-935-2554. |
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Cora J. Belden Library 33 Church St Rocky Hill CT, 06067 www.rockyhillct.gov/library
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Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm Phone: 860-258-7621 or 7623 Text: 860-935-2554
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