THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
5/10/24  
 
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER
   The Rocky Hill Library      
The Cora J. Belden Building
INCLUSIVE and FINE FREE
Programs for Adults
All programs require registration unless indicated.
 
You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand!  Here are some upcoming highlights.
Rebecca F. Kuang
Wednesday 5/21 7 pm
Matt Shindell
Monday 6/3 2 pm
Freida McFadden
Thursday 6/13 8 pm
Career Help at the Library
Monthly on the Second Wednesday 10 am - 12 pm 
                      
An American Job Centers coach is available to help you discover which jobs and careers are right for you. Learn to write great cover letters, create a powerful resume that gets you interviews, and conduct effective job searches. Call the information desk 860-258-7623 for more information.

Tatreez Embroidery Workshop
 Saturday, 5/18  2:30 pm - 4 pm 
Palestinian embroidery, or tatreez, is a centuries-old art form preserved and orally transmitted to the next generation. It is an integral part of Palestinian heritage that is rich in color and each design sharing a piece of history or telling someone’s story.
Join us at the Rocky Hill Library to learn about the rich tradition of tatreez, from instructor Wafa Ayyad and learn some basic stitches.
Art of the Cottage Garden
Tuesday, 5/21 6 pm
NEW TOPIC! in-person
Earth 2024
Wednesday, 5/29 6:30 pm
in-person
Colorado River Rafting
Tuesday, 6/11 6 pm
in-person
Ongoing Classes and Programs
ESOL Group
 Conversational English
Thursdays 10:30 am
in-person
Mystery Book Group
Murderous Mistral
 Wednesday 6/5 6:30 pm
in-person
Boost Your Energy
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Wednesday 5/29 6 pm
online via Zoom
Friends of the Library Corner
 
Join us at our next meeting on Monday, May 13th at 6:30 pm.
at the RH Senior/Community Center- Room 1A . All are welcome! 
Thank you to our sponsors of our mini golf fundraiser!
       
Support Local Businesses! 
Children and Teen Programs 
Check our calendar for a full listing and more information.
All programs require registration unless indicated.
Teen Craft: Macrame Rainbow
Wednesday, 5/22 6 pm
Grades 6-12, in-person
 
Learn a fun macramé technique to create this classic design, perfect for spring!
Ongoing Programs Just Right for the Little Ones
 
Pre-Preschool Circle Time: Mondays 10 am, ages 2 1/2 -4
Montessori Storytime: Bi-monthly Wednesdays 10:30 am, ages 0-3
Baby Bop: Thursdays at 9:45 am, ages 0-18 months
Free Play Fri-yay!: Fridays at 10:30 am, ages 1-5
Playgroup Plus: Saturdays at 10:30 am, ages 1-5 
Spring Candle Jars
Saturday, 5/11   
Ages 7+, in-person 
Kids Chess Club
Wednesday, 6/5 6:30 pm   
Ages 5-10, in-person
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