THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
1/12/23
 
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER
Cora J. Belden Library
INCLUSIVE and FINE FREE
The library will be closed Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.
 
We've got a fun winter reading  BINGO challenge for all ages. Pick up a sheet or register online to participate. Challenge begins Tuesday, Jan 17th.
FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The Friends Group raises funds for the library through book sales, membership drives and donations. These funds allow the library to provide educational and recreational programs for all ages. The library's municipal budget does not include funding for these programs and events. We ask for your support to make them possible for our community.
You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand!  Here are some upcoming highlights.
Dana K. White
Tuesday 1/17  2 pm
Randall Monroe
Tuesday 1/31  2 pm
Lana Harper
Thursday 2/9  2 pm
Community  Events
3rd Annual Mayor's Gingerbread Contest
Fun for all ages!
 
This year's theme is "Sustainability". Be creative and design any structure or vehicle with sustainable elements. Drop off your entries to the library 1/28 - 1/31. $50 gift cards will be awarded to the winners.
Programs for Adults
All programs require registration unless indicated.
Got any ideas for programs you would like us to provide? Let us know! 
Motivation to Move
Wellness Expert
Tuesday 1/17 6:30 pm
in-person
Spice Club
Five Spice
Thursday 1/19 6pm
online via Zoom
Houseplant Care
Fair Weather Growers
Saturday 1/21 2 pm
in-person
Valentine's Chocolates
Wednesday 2/14 6:30 pm in person
Kim Larkin Chocolatier
Join us for this fun evening! We'll learn about the origins of many famous love stories, and sample chocolate and a scrumptious pomegranate mocktail.
Healthier You
Chudy Chiropatric
Tuesday 1/24 6:30 pm
in-person
Hygge Lifestyle
Living Contentedly
Wednesday 1/25 6:30 pm
in-person
Bullet Journaling
Get Organized
Saturday 1/28 2 pm
in-person
Ongoing Classes and Programs
Career Counseling
Tuesdays Twice Monthly
9:30, 10 & 10:30 am
online via Zoom or by phone
Mystery Book Group
How Lucky
 Wed 2/1 6:30 pm
in-person
Knitting Group
Newcomers Welcome
Tuesdays 11am -12:30 pm
 in-person
One-On-One Tech Help
Mon,Wed & Fri 2  pm 
 
online via Zoom/ or in-person
Naturopath Talk
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Tuesday 1/31 6 pm
online via Zoom
ESOL Group
No Registration
Thursdays 10:30 am- 12 pm
in-person
Android Devices
Tuesday 1/24 2 pm  
online via Zoom/ or in-person
iPhone & iPad
Thursday 1/26 6:30 pm   
online via Zoom
Windows 11
Tuesday 1/31 2 pm 
  online via Zoom/ or in-person
Children and Teen Programs 
Check our calendar for a full listing and more information.
All programs require registration unless indicated.
Play Group Plus! 
Fridays & Saturdays 10:15 am
Drop in  Ages 0-5  in-person
Stories and Stretches
Mondays beg 1/23  6:30 pm
Ages 4-7 in-person
 Baby Bop
Mondays  9:30 am
Ages 0-18 months  in-person 
Toddler Tales
Mondays  10:30 am
Ages 2-4 in-person
LEGO Club
Mondays at 4:30 pm
Ages 5-10 in-person or online
Chess Club
Monday 2/6  6:30 pm
Ages 5-10 in-person 

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Saturday, February, 4th! 
 
  Birds of Prey/ Night and Day-Live Bird Presentation by Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation and Education Center. Presentation will be held at the Rocky Hill Community/Senior Center @ 2 pm. Recommended for ages 4+.
 
Valentine's Cookie Decorating
Wednesday 2/8 6 pm  in person  Ages 3+
 
Decorate Valentine's Day themed cookies using different colored frosting and fun sprinkles.
DONATIONS WANTED 
 
Please consider giving your gently used books to the library for a Spring Book sale tentatively planned for April  19 -22.  Your donations help fund library programs and events.
 
Donations are accepted during regular library hours.

Cora J. Belden Library
33 Church St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067
 860-258-7621
www.rhctlibrary.org
 
Regular Hours: 
Monday-Wednesday: 9:30 am -8 pm
Thursday-Friday: 9:30 am -5 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am-5 pm 
Sunday: CLOSED