THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
5/12/22
Cora J. Belden Library
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER.

Coming Soon: Cook Book Club at the Library! 
 
Stay tuned for details on a fun, new club we are launching this summer. We'll try out new recipes and enjoy shared dishes together. Help us plan our new Cook Book Club by filling out this form. We want to hear from you!
Community Cultural Celebration 
Darshana: A Glimpse Into The Hindu Civilization
Saturday, May 21 10 am -1 pm at the Library
 
Join us in person for an exciting traveling exhibition presented by the Dharmic Organizations of the United States

Programs for Adults

 Asthma and Allergies
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Tuesday 5/24 6 pm
online via Zoom
Fresh Eggs Daily!
 Author & Blogger 
Tuesday 6/7 6:30 pm
online via Zoom
Friendship Force
 Nepal Travel Talk
Saturday 5/21  10:30  am
in-person at Senior Center
 
Adult Music Bingo
Showtunes & Musicals!
Thursday, June 9th 7pm  Online via Zoom
We'll be playing clips from your favorite Broadway shows and movies and you'll be singing along for sure! Match them to your bingo cards to win a small prize. It's a fun night you won't want to miss!
Grocery Savings
Meal Planning Tips
Monday 6/13 6:30 pm
online via Zoom
Van Gogh Paint Night
Teens and Adults
Wednesday 6/15 6 pm
online via Zoom
Stewart O'Nan
Author Talk
Thursday 6/16 6 pm
online via Zoom

All CT Reads Summer Book Discussion Series
Kick-off Friday, June 17th  9:45 -11 am
Online vis Zoom
Join the Cora J. Belden Library and Bloomfield Public Library on Friday mornings this summer to chat about the All CT Reads books! We start with This Town Sleeps by Dennis Staples. Tune in on Zoom at 9:45 am for a brief coffee chat, followed by the main book discussion at 10 am.
 Technology Classes Just for You
Clean Up/ Speed Up Your PC
Tuesday 5/17 2 pm
online via Zoom/ or in-person
Photo Editing
Thursday 5/19 6:30 pm
online via Zoom
Buying a Computer
Tuesday 5/24 2 pm
online via Zoom/ or in-person
 
One-on-One Tech
Mon/Wed/Fri  2 pm
online via Zoom/or in-person
What is the  Dark Web
Tuesday 6/14 2 pm
online via Zoom/or in-person
Mac Computers
Thursday 6/16 6:30 pm 
online via Zoom

Ongoing Classes and Programs
Career Counseling
Tuesdays Twice Monthly
9:30, 10 & 10:30 am
online via Zoom or by phone
Mystery Book Group
Fun, Lively Meet Up
 Wed 6/1 6:30 pm
in-person
ESL Class
Conversational English
Thursdays 10:30 am
in-person, no registration
Children and Teen Programs 
Check our calendar for a full listing and more information.

Fourth Annual STEM Night! 
Transportation, Engineering and Construction

Thursday, June 2  6-7:30 pm at the Library
 
Join us to meet industry professionals and discover these STEM fields through hands-on activities and demonstrations.This event is recommended for students in grades 4-12 and their families.
Who Would Win Game Day! 
Tuesday, June 7 4:30 pm
Ages 6+ in-person 

 
Join us for our 2nd Who Would Win themed game day! Animal trivia, games, prizes and more! You'll have fun and learn about different animals. Whether you are new to this popular series or are a super fan- this program is for you! 
JR Chess Club
Monday  6/6 & 7/11 6:30 pm
 Ages 5-7  in-person 
Music Makers
Saturday 5/14 2 pm
Ages 5+ in-person  
LEGO Club
Mondays in May 4:30 pm
Ages 6+ in-person 
Play Group Plus! 
Fridays 10:15 am
Ages 0-5  in-person
Wiggles and Giggles
Thursdays in May 9:30 am  
 Ages 0-3 in-person
Discover the Animals
Mondays in May 6:30 pm
Ages 3-6  in-person
Upcoming June Events!
Check out these fun programs we have planned for you. Look on our website calendar in the upcoming weeks for full listing of our summer offerings.
Teddy Bear Picnics
Thursdays in June 11 am
Ages 0-5 in-person outdoors
Camping Adventures 
Monday, June 13 6:30 pm
Ages 5-11 in-person outdoors
Bigfoot Orienteering
Monday, June 20 6:30 pm
Ages 5-11 in-person outdoors
Tadpole Explorers!
Wednesday, June 22 6:30 pm
Ages 5-11 in-person outdoors
Nature Journaling
Monday, June 20 2pm
Ages 5-10 in-person
Fairy Houses
Wednesday, June 29 2 pm
Ages 4 and up in-person
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
 860-258-7621
Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 9:30 am -8 pm
Thursday-Saturday: 9:30 am -5 pm
Sunday: CLOSED