THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
3/17/23
 
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER
Cora J. Belden Library
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Friends of the Library Corner
 
Spring Book Sale!
Our big book sale is back! Help us spread the word!
All proceeds will fund library programs.
Wednesday, April  19 - 5:30 -7:30 pm*
Thursday, April 20: 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday &  Saturday, April 21-22: 9:30 am -4:30 pm
* exclusive sneak peek for Friends Members only
Special THANKS goes out to Two Men and a Truck for their generous donation of free boxes to help with our book sale!
Our Rocky Hill Youth Art Month Reception was a success! We had record-breaking attendance for the return of this popular community event! Stop by and see the incredible artwork that will be up all month.
You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand!  Here are some upcoming highlights.
Jernard A. Wells
Tuesday 3/21  4 pm
Pam Jenoff
Tuesday 3/28  7 pm
Programs for Adults
All programs require registration unless indicated.
Got any ideas for programs you would like us to provide? Let us know! 

Composting How-To
Make a seed starter
Saturday, 4/1 2 pm in-person
Botanical Beauty
Sugar scrub and bath soak
Wed, 4/5 6:30 pm in-person
Gentle Qigong
Stretching & Meditation
Monday, 4/10 6:30 pm in-person
A Year in Kimono: A History and Demonstration

Tuesday, April 18  6:30 pm 
Rocky Hill Community/Senior Center
Come celebrate the annual Cherry Blossom Festival with The Japan Society of Fairfield County. Robyn Mortiboys will bring several of her beautiful and historic kimonos to showcase, and will discuss the history and significance of kimonos in Japanese culture.Try on a vintage kimono during a dressing demonstration!
Cookbook Club-Blue Zones
Tuesday, 4/11 6:30 pm
in-person
Spice Club- Smoked Paprika
Thursday, 3/23 6 pm
online via Zoom

The Thin Blue Lie
LIVE Author Talk with Greg Dillon
Tuesday, April 4th 6:30 pm in-person
 
Join us to hear the fascinating true story of how a former FBI agent turned whistleblower and went up against the FBI itself, finally winning a civil case against his employer.
Artificial Intelligence Explained
Friday, 3/24 10 am
in-person @ Community/ Senior Center
The Art of Picture Books
Friday, 3/31 10 am
in-person @ Community/ Senior Center
Ongoing Classes and Programs
Career Counseling
Tuesdays Twice Monthly
9:30, 10 & 10:30 am
online via Zoom or by phone
Mystery Book Group
Suburban Dicks
 Wed 4/5 6:30 pm
in-person
Knitting Group
Newcomers Welcome
11 am -12:30 pm
Tuesdays  in-person

One-On-One Tech Help
Mon,Wed & Fri 2  pm 
 
online via Zoom/ or in-person
How to Talk to your Dr
Dr. Nicole Klughers, Naturopath
Thursday 3/23 6 pm
NEW DATE online via Zoom
ESOL Group
No Registration
Thursdays 10:30 am- 12 pm
in-person

Technology Programs
Google Sheets
Tuesday 3/21 2 pm 
  online via Zoom/ or in-person
Speed Up Your PC
Wednesday 3/22 2 pm 
  online via Zoom/ or in-person
Google Slides
Tuesday 3/28 2 pm 
  online via Zoom/ or in-person
Internet Safety
Thursday, 3/23 6 pm for adults and teens
in-person at the RH Community Center
no registration necessary
Virtual Reality Demos
Wednesday and Fridays 3:30 pm
in-person 

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
Music & Movement
Mondays  3/20 -4/3  
6:30 pm Ages 2-5 in-person
 Baby Bop
Thursdays 3/16-4/13  9:45 am
Ages 0-18 months  in-person 
Toddler Tales
Mondays  10:30 am
Ages 2-4 in-person
Chess Club
Monday 4/3  6:30 pm
Ages 5-10 in-person 
Games Club
Saturday 4/8  2 pm
Ages 4+ in-person 
Special Programs for April Vacation Week!
Chicken Storytime
Monday, 4/10  4 pm
Ages 4+ in-person
Robotics Workshop
Tuesday 4/11 2 pm
Graddes 4-8  in-person
Riverside Reptiles
Wednesday, 4/12  4 pm
Ages 5+ in-person
 Letter Art
Thursday, 4/13  3 pm
Ages 6+ in-person
Kids Crochet
Friday, 4/14  3 pm
Ages 7+ in-person
Yoga Storytime
Saturday, 4/15 2 pm
Ages 4-10  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