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Cora J. Belden Library
Events and programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Rocky Hill Library. Please check our calendar in the upcoming months for details.
CHILDREN AND FAMILY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Ongoing Programs
Cora Bear & Cub Pre-Preschool
Tuesdays, twice monthly at 10:30am
Ages 2–4
We’ll practice some developmental skills to
help familiarize children with topics related to preschool! Activities will include colors, numbers, letters, days of the week, sharing and socializing, and a themed craft! No registration required.
Babies & Bubbles
Thursdays, twice monthly at 10:00am
Ages 0–24 months
Get little bodies moving with lap bounces, tickles, lifting songs and rhymes and enjoy baby playtime. No registration required.
Free Play Fri-yay
Fridays at 10:30am
Ages 18 months–5 years
Drop in and play with a large assortment of toys. Perfect for kids to learn to socialize with others. No registration required.
Playgroup Plus
Saturdays at 10:30am
Ages 18 months–5 years
Drop in and join us for stories, songs, bubbles and more! Stay for free play with a large assortment of toys after the storytime. No registration required.
Music and Movement
Mondays at 6:30pm
Ages 2–5
Join us for stories, songs, dancing & more! Music develops listening skills, awareness of rhythm and sound which helps develop early literacy skills. Fun for families with children 2 to 5 yrs (siblings welcome). Registration required.
Special Programs
Mohegan Tribe: Culture and History
Saturday, October 19 at 2:00pm
Ages 4 and up
Enjoy a family friendly presentation by an outreach specialist for the Mohegan Tribe. Learn about
oral traditions, music sacred practices and more! Registration required.
Toddler and PreK Halloween Bash
Thursday, October 31 at 10:15am
Ages 0 months–4 years
Dress up in your Halloween costume, dance to some music, trick or treat around the library and have a romping good time! Registration required.
ADULT EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Ongoing Programs
Knitting Group
Tuesdays at 11:00am
Join our friendly crochet, knitting, and cross stich group! All are welcome.
Career Help at the Library
Second Wednesday of the month 10:00am–12:00pm
Get personal job search help from a coach from the American Job Centers Organization. Registration recommended.
Virtual Health and Wellness with
Dr. Nicole Klughers
Online via Zoom at 6:00pm 9/17, 10/22, 11/20 each month for a talk with local Naturopathic Physician Dr. Nicole Klughers. Upcoming topics include managing brain fog, breast health and bone health. Registration required.
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.
Millennial Book Club
Third Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm
Come join our Millennial Book Discussion for ages 25–40. Registration recommended.
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.
Virtual Mini Art
First Friday of the month
Tune into our YouTube channel on the 1st Friday
of each month to paint a mini work of art with Shannon! At each session, you will paint a different subject, learn new techniques, and create your own masterpiece in only 1 hour. Registration required.
Special Programs
Leaf Printed Note Card Workshop
Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00pm
With a lifetime of experience foraging and creating, Denise Smith specializes in nature based craft experiences. Her programs are fun and relaxing and appeal to all levels of talent! Each participant will create personalized greeting cards inspired by nature using a leaf printed technique. Registration required
Elin Hilderbrand Swan Song Celebration
Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00pm
Help us celebrate Elin Hilderbrand’s farewell to her Nantucket series in style! We’ll play some trivia, enjoy a mocktail beverage, create a cute beachy craft and more! Registration required.
Turkish Coffee Tasting Program
Saturday, September 28 at 2:00pm
Attendees will learn all about the cultural signifi- cance of Turkish coffee while enjoying samples of this delicious beverage, along with Turkish tea and a variety of Turkish refreshments. They will also learn about the history and culture of the Anatolian peninsula from representatives of the Peace Islands Institute, an international organiza- tion promoting cross-cultural conversations and friendship. Registration required.
Spooky Masterpiece Studio
Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00pm
Join local artist Katherine Tolve in creating your own upcycled spooky masterpiece! We will
paint, collage, and embellish thrifted artworks, transforming them into new and improved spooky works of art just in time for the Halloween season. Registration required.
Haunted Stories with Joe Franke
Wednesday, October 30 at 6:00pm
Meet renowned Connecticut paranormal researcher Joe Franke as he shares spine-tingling tales of true-life supernatural encounters. Joe
is a protégé of famed psychic investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, with more than 37 years
of experience in paranormal research and exploration. In addition he serves as Chairman and CIO of the Warren Legacy Foundation. You won’t want to miss this presentation recalling
his remarkable and terrifying experiences. Registration required.
Holiday Harvest: Celebrating the Holiday Table
Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00pm
Kim Larkin from Klassic Kreations Workshops
will show attendees how to create a lovely eye- catching three table display. This program covers how to construct a fun, colorful buffet, tablescap- ing techniques 101, healthful recipe handouts,
and easy wine and spirit batch recommendations. Enjoy samplings of chocolate, Harvest Bark, a fes- tive mocktail beverage and more.
Registration required
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