THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
1/19/22
Cora J. Belden Library
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER.
COLOR YOUR WORLD
Winter Reading Challenge
January 10th - March 31st
 Log your books using the Beanstack program or a paper sheet for the chance to win cool prizes. All ages! 
Register on Beanstack today! 
Coming Soon!
24/7 Library Locker Pickup
The Cora J. Belden Library will have Locker Pickup available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to get your library materials!
 
Simply place items on hold, then pick them up in our convenient outside lockers.
 
Please check our website for more details and instructions.
Virtual Programs for Adults
Check our calendar for more information and a full listing.
Natural Cures for Dry Skin
With Dr. Nicole Klughers
January 27    6 PM   via Zoom
Cold, dry, winter weather can do a number on our skin. From chapped lips to cracked knuckles, dry skin hurts! Come get some tips from Dr. Nicole to help sooth dry winter skin issues.
First Ladies of the United States
Celebrate President's Day by learning about their better halves - the First Ladies of the US, with Mariann Millard!
Tuesday  2/1       6:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Clear the Clutter
Come get easy, practical tips from expert organizer Jan Baltrush to help start your New Year off right!
Tuesday 1/25         6:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Offerings From Our Library Partners!
Coping with Pandemic Anxiety
January 26    6:30 PM
Online via Zoom
CT's Geological History
January 19    6:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Most Anticipated Reads of 2022
January 22   1:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Book Chats on Zoom
        
         
Mystery Discussion:
Sun, Sand, Murder
Join our Mystery Discussion Group on Zoom! Extra copies available at the library.
February 2     6:30 PM
Local Author: Matthew Dicks
Learn about bestselling author Matthew Dicks's newest book, The Other Mother!
February 7     6:30 PM
Local Author:
Mike Urban
Come learn the best places to get lobster tails, steamed cheeseburgers, and more!
March 15      6:30 PM
Technology Classes
Windows 11
Thursday 1/20    6:30 pm
Online via Zoom
Android Basics
Tuesday  1/25    2 pm
Online via Zoom
Get access to LinkedIn Learning free with your
Cora J. Belden Library card!
With thousands of online tutorials at your fingertips, 24 hours a day,
make 2022 your year of learning! Click HERE for details and to get started today.
Expert Career Help
Tuesday 1/11 & 1/25 
Online via Zoom or by phone  9:30 am
Practice With Zoom
Thursdays in January
2:30 pm
Online via Zoom
Download E-Books
Mondays in January
2:30 pm
Online via Zoom

 Children and Teen Programs 
Check our calendar for a full listing and more information.
Art Expressions:
Henri Matisse
January 19       6 pm
Online via Zoom   Ages 9-14
Origami:
Paper Crane
January 25        4:30 pm
Online via Zoom  Ages 10-14
Take & Make Kit:
Lunar New Year
Available 1/31
Ages 4+
Make Your Own Victorian Valentine
Friday, February 11th 4:30pm online via Zoom
Ages 8-14
 
Learn about valentines during the Victorian period, listen to some holiday stories, and make your own Victorian valentine!  Registration opens 1/21.
Take Your Child To The Library
Activity Kit
Create a rainbow, match the shapes, and more!
Ages 4 and up. While supplies last.
February 5      10 AM
Guess the LEGOs!
Come guess how many LEGOs are in our jar - and win all the LEGOs! Open to ages 12 and under.
 
February 1 - February 12
Songs and Story Times!
Baby Bop
Wednesdays  9:30 am  
Ages 0-2      Online via Zoom
Virtual Storytime
Mondays & Wednesdays 11 am
Ages 0-5       Online via Zoom
Community News
COVID Masks and Test Kits Distribution
Saturday, January 22nd
9 am - 12 pm at Elm Ridge Park
 
The town will distribute a maximum of
5  N-95 masks per car and a maximum of 2 test kits per car, while supplies last. Proof of Rocky Hill residency is required, NO exceptions!
2022 is the Year to use Your Card!
Your Cora J. Belden library card gives you access to audiobooks, e-books, magazines, videos, online classes, job search and resume tools and much more! If you are a Rocky Hill resident you can get a digital card here. Not sure if your card still works? Give us a call at 258-7623!

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
 
Contact us:
By phone 860-258-7621
Monday-Wednesday: 9:30 am -8 pm
Thursday-Friday: 9:30 am -5 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday: CLOSED