THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
1/25/23
 
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Cora J. Belden Library
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Community  Events
 
3rd Annual Mayor's Gingerbread Contest
Drop off your entries to the library 1/28 - 1/31.
 
This year's theme is "Sustainability". Be creative and design any structure or vehicle with sustainable elements, you don't need to use gingerbread. $50 gift cards will be awarded to the winners.
Will You Be Our Friend?
We are looking for new Friends Members! Come to the next meeting Thursday, February 16th at 7 pm and learn how you can help! We are also accepting DONATIONS of your gently used books for our upcoming spring book sale!
 
We've got a fun winter reading BINGO challenge for all ages. You could win a $50 gift card. Pick up a sheet or register online to participate.

You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand!  Here are some upcoming highlights.
Randall Monroe
Tuesday 1/31  2 pm
Lana Harper
Thursday 2/9  2 pm
Grace Cho
Thursday 2/16  1 pm
Programs for Adults
All programs require registration unless indicated.
Got any ideas for programs you would like us to provide? Let us know! 
Hygge Lifestyle
Living Contentedly
Wednesday 1/25 6:30 pm
online via Zoom
Bullet Journaling
Get Organized
Saturday 1/28 2 pm
in-person
Cardinal Craft
Made with Buttons
Tuesday 2/28 6 pm
in-person

Ancient Puzzles- Mesa Verde's Past
Tuesday, 2/14 5 pm
 
Discover the ancient past of California's Mesa Verde National Park. Watch this virtual program at home or in the library.
Valentine's Chocolates
Wednesday 2/15 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.
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

Windows 11
Tuesday 1/31 2 pm 
  online via Zoom/ or in-person
Backing Up Your Data
Tuesday 2/7 2 pm 
  online via Zoom/ or in-person
Android Devices
Thursday 2/23 6:30 pm 
  online via Zoom
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 10:30 am
Drop in  Ages 0-5  in-person
Stories and Stretches
Mondays  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 
Horizon Wings Birds of Prey
Take Your Child to the Library Day! Saturday, 2/4 2 pm
in-person @ RH Community Center
Valentine's Cookies
Decorate Themed Cookies
Wednesday, 2/8 6 pm
Ages 3+ in-person


Games Club
Saturday 2/11 2 pm
Ages 4+ in-person
Hygge/Folk Art Craft
Friday, 2/17 3 pm
Ages 7+ in-person
Pinecone Owls
Tuesday, 2/21 3 pm
Ages 6+ 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