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ADULT EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Events and programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Rocky Hill Library. Please check our calendar in the upcoming months for details.
Cora J. Belden Library
Knitting Group
Tuesdays at 11:00am
Join our friendly crochet, knitting, and cross stich group! All are welcome.
Virtual Career Counseling
Twice a Month Tuesdays at 9:30, 10:00 & 10:30am Online via Zoom
Sign up for a 1⁄2 hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Registration required.
Virtual Health and Wellness with
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Monthly on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 6:00pm Online via Zoom
Join us each month for a talk with local Naturopathic Physician Dr. Nicole Klughers. Dr. Klughers covers a range of topics from arthritis
to acupuncture to menopause and everything in between! Come jump start your wellness journey with us. Registration required.
Ongoing Programs
Cookbook Club
Monthly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Come join our Cookbook Club! Each month the club selects a theme or cookbook. Then, bring
a prepared dish to share with the group at our monthly meeting. Come for some great good and conversation! Registration recommended.
Mystery Book Club
First Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm
If you are a mystery lover, come join our Mystery Book Discussion. Registration recommended. 9/6: The Woman in the Library by Sulari gentil 10/4: The Maid by Nita Prose
Expression Art Club
Monthly on Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Learn about a different artist and create a masterpiece at each session! Instruction and painting supplies included. Registration required.
ESOL English Conversation Group
Thursdays at 10:30am
Are you new to learning and speaking English? We welcome you to join our ESOL English Conversation Group to practice English speaking skills. No registration required.
Spice Club – Virtual Meet Up
every other month on the third Thursday at 6:00pm
Online via Zoom
If you are tired of your usual recipes and flavors then it’s time to spice up your life! Learn about a new spice at every session and get inspired to cook something delicious. Get a free sample of each spice before each program and join us on Zoom for some fun and cooking inspiration. Registration required.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 2pm
Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy. These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail to coordinate the meeting. Feel free to message Mike at mmurphy@rockyhillct.gov with any questions or call the Information Desk at 860- 258-7623. Registration required.
Special Programs
Paint a Pet Workshop
Saturday, September 9 at 2:00pm
Bring in a 5 by 7 color photograph of your pet or any animal that you would like to paint (a photocopy is fine). Nancy will guide you through the drawing and painting process. In two hours, you will have a watercolor portrait you painted yourself, ready for framing. No painting experience needed!The results are impressive! Registration required.
Perfect Apple Pie with King Arthur Baking
Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30pm
Online via Zoom
Pick up some tips for mastering apple pie. Join expert bakers from King Arthur Baking for a guided class on how to make the classic all- American dessert. Registration required.
Folded Book Pages Witch Craft
Wednesday, October 11 at 6:30pm
Turn an old book into the cutest Halloween witch ever! Add some special details to make this a perfect decoration for your mantel or bookshelf! Registration required.
History of Witches in Connecticut
Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30pm
Online via Zoom
The trials and executions of witches in Connecticut predated the more famous Salem witch panic
by over 40 years. Join Natalie Belanger from Connecticut Historical Society to hear the
stories of some of the women and men accused, tried, and executed as witches and learn how Connecticut successfully controlled the spread of witch accusations long before Salem erupted in panic and violence. Registration required.
Herbal Medicine Making 101: Kitchen Witch Recipes for the Fall Season Wednesday, November 15 at 6:30pm
Harness your inner witch in this beginner’s guide to making plant medicine using the “folk method.” In this one-hour class with herbalist Nora Toomey we will go over how to make an herbal syrup, an herbal infused oil, a salve, and a tincture, as well as the plants that would best be extracted using each preparation, and applications for these remedies. You will love remembering the art of herbal folk medicine! Registration required.
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