THE BUZZ
Your Weekly Newsletter
5/25/23
 
READ. LEARN. DISCOVER
Cora J. Belden Library
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 The library will be closed Saturday, May 27th- Monday, May 29th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.  Look for library staff marching in the Rocky Hill Memorial Day parade! 
Community Events
 
Community Pride Event
Thursday, 6/1 3:30 - 6 pm
RH Senior/Community Center
RHFD Open House
Saturday, 6/10  9 - 11 am
Fire Station No. 2
Programs for Adults
All programs require registration unless indicated.
Got any ideas for programs you would like us to provide? Let us know! 
You can watch our ongoing series of virtual author talks live or on demand!  Here are some upcoming highlights.
Mike Rucker, PH.D.
Wednesday 6/7  4 pm
Jamie Beck, Photographer
Thursday 6/15  2 pm
Bonsai Workshop
Tuesday, 5/30 6:30 pm
in-person
Cookbook Club- Bfast
Tuesday, 6/13 6:30 pm
in-person
CT's Best Ice Cream 
Thursday, 6/22 6:30 pm
online via Zoom
Summer Concert - Brad & Brian! 
 Join us for this fun-filled evening of great hits! Light refreshments will be served. Please register to attend.
 
Wednesday, 6/21 6 pm
in- person @ The Senior/Community 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
Fortune Favors the Dead Wed 6/7 6:30 pm
in-person (no May Group)
Knitting Group
Newcomers Welcome
11 am -12:30 pm
Tuesdays  in-person
Virtual Reality Sessions
Wednesdays & Fridays
3:30 pm in person
Better Sleep Naturally
Tuesday, 6/20  6 pm
Dr. Nicole Klughers/ online via Zoom
Children and Teen Programs 
Check our calendar for a full listing and more information.
All programs require registration unless indicated.
STEM Night@ the Library: Transportation, Engineering and Construction
Sponsored by Connecticut's Women in Transportation Organization and the Construction Management Association of America
 
Thursday, June 8th @ 6 pm.  Recommended Grades 3-12, in-person. 

Learn more about these cutting-edge STEM industries from professionals with hands-on activities and cool demonstrations.
Play Group Plus! 
Fridays & Saturdays 10:30 am
Drop in  Ages 0-5  in-person
Music & Movement
Mondays 6:30 pm
 Ages 2-5 in-person
 Baby Bop
Thursdays  9:45 am
Ages 0-18 months  in-person 

All Aboard Gaming
Saturday, June 3, 2 pm
Ages 4+ in-person
Toddler Tales
Mondays  10:30 am
Ages 2-4 in-person
Teddy Bear Picnics
Thursdays  11 am
Ages 0-6+ in-person
DIY Personalized Letter Art
Thursday, 6/15 2 pm
Ages  6+ in-person
Build a Roller Coaster 
Friday, 6/16 2 pm
Ages 5-10  in-person
Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Morning and Afternoon Fun!  

We've got fun things to do for you on Saturday, June 17th to kick off our Summer Season @ the Library! Get a tee shirt while supplies last!
Mermaid Ball!
Fun Mermaid Crafts, Treat & Photo ops!
Ages 4+, in-person 11 am
Casey's Bubble Mania!
Giant Bubbles! Ages 5+  2 pm
in-person @ the Senior/Community Ctr
Friends of the Library Corner
Join us at our next meeting Thursday, 6/8 at 7 pm in the library. We'll wrap up the year celebrating our successes and look forward to what's next!
  All are welcome! 
Please support our local, generous community partners!
 
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