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THE BUZZ Your Weekly Newsletter 7/28/21
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Cora J. Belden Library We strive to keep you informed, entertained and connected to the community.
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Still Looking for a Great Summer Read? We can help! |
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Monthly Library PicksGet Library staff picks each month at LibraryReads.org - a great way to discover new authors!
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Get the New York Times Best Sellers in your Inbox!
Sign up to have the New York Times Best Seller list delivered straight to your email inbox every week!
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June 21 - Aug 31 Sign up and log your books using Beanstack. Earn cool prizes like animal trading cards, coupons for free ice cream, and more! Don't forget to check our event calendar for awesome virtual and outdoor programs like teddy bear picnics, a live llama visit, virtual travel talks and cooking demos, trivia, and more!
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Programs for Adults Check our calendar for more information and a full listing. |
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July 29 at 6:30 PM Born with a rare liver disease, John received risky experimental surgery to save his life. John ultimately survived two liver transplants, but at great cost. Come hear his incredible story of strength and survival against tough odds. On Zoom
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How does your tiny teacup terrier have German Shepherd Dog DNA? Join us for a special talk to help decode dog DNA and evolution! This talk will go over canine genetics, breed history, and breed characteristics.
On Zoom
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Documentary: "Black Men in White Coats" Watch free July 28-July 30 Fewer than 2% of America's doctors are Black men. This documentary dissects the systemic barriers preventing black men from becoming medical doctors and the consequences on society at large. Please click here to view the film.
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Roam From Home Join us this summer to discover new and exciting destinations! Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM via Zoom
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Meet state biologists and specialists to learn more about CT wildlife! Monthly talks at 6 pm Sponsored by CT DEEP
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Zoom 101Learn to Video Chat Thursdays @2:30 pm
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August 19 at 6:30 PM Have you been curious about web design but didn’t know where to start? Check out this quick, 1 hour Zoom crash course on basic HTML and get an idea of how to get started. Recommended for grades 6 and up, including adults! On Zoom
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Tuesdays in August 2:00 PM We will cover basic coding concepts using block coding in fun, interactive online activities, including sequencing, loops, and events. On Zoom
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Children and Teen Programs Check our calendar for a full listing and more information. |
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Storytelling and Theatre Games Mondays in August 3 PM Hello Actors! Join us as we listen to stories, play acting games and more. We will be learning improvisational techniques, pantomime, and voice manipulations in a relaxed and spontaneous atmosphere! Ages 8+. Registration required. Online via Zoom
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2 PM Each week you’ll watch our take on familiar animal themed folklore or stories, but done with shadow puppets! All ages. Registration required! Online via Zoom
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Celebrate Shark Weeks at the Library! Wednesdays 8/11 - 8/25 1 pm online via Zoom Recommended for Grades 2-5 Join us as we listen to a dramatic reading of I Survived: The Shark Attacks of 1916 a book in the popular disaster series by Lauren Tarshis. We'll have fun interacting with the story, learning about sharks and doing some cool hands-on activities.
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Tuesdays at 11am For Preschoolers Via Zoom
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Monday, August 9 7 PM All Ages Via Facebook Live
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Ages 5+ Outside, In Person
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Babies & Toddlers Outside, In Person
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Free admission for kids ages 18 and under to 90+ CT museums, art galleries, zoos, historic sites, aquariums, and more! July 1 - September 6 Free admission includes one accompanying adult. CT residents only. Not all locations are participating - please check each museum or attraction's website for details. Click here for more info.
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Job Opening: Part-Time Custodian The Town of Rocky Hill is seeking qualified applicants for the position of part-time Custodian in the Department of Facilities Management. Incumbents’ job duties include, but are not limited to, setting up for day and evening functions at the Town Hall Campus, Community/Senior Center, Library and other Town Buildings, cleaning/maintaining buildings, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Head Custodian or Director of Facilities Management. Click here for more details.
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2021 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!
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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.
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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 (July & August): 9:30 am - 1 pm
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