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Rocky Hill 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
Special Programs
teen Program: holiday movie & Craft
Saturday, December 13 at 2:00pm, Grades 6-12
Join us for a holiday movie, craft, and snack to celebrate the holidays! Participants will vote on the movie upon arrival. Registration required.
Create a gingerbread Puppet
Saturday, December 27 at 2:00pm, Ages 3 and up
Drop in and make a cute gingerbread puppet and then create your own puppet show. No Registration required.
oil Pastel Painting
Monday, December 29 at 10:30am, Ages 8 and up
Make your very own pastel masterpiece to take home. No experience is needed, just your imagination! Registration required.
Bob Bloom’s drumming about you
Monday, December 29 at 2:00pm, Ages 5 and up
Join us for an afternoon filled with joyous beats and melodies for all ages. Musician Bob Bloom will bring his colorful cargo of drums for all to participate in these uplifting beats. Registration required.
the grinch Watch Party
Tuesday, December 30 at 2:00pm, Ages 6–11
Join us for Join us for a Grinch watch party! Children can also make a winter themed perler bead keychain. Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided! Registration required.
Poppi’s Planet
Saturday, January 17 at 10:30am, Ages 0-6
Welcome to Poppi’s Planet, where mindfulness and wonder come to life while exploring big feelings! Poppi addresses different personalities and emotions to foster each unique child through interaction with her puppet friends. Registration required.
matt mathews magic show
Saturday, February 7 at 11:00am, Ages 4 and up Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by joining magician Matt Matthews for a magical adventure that will astound and delight the whole family! You’ll be amazed as objects disappear, reappear, and transform before your very eyes. Registration required
teen Program: Conversation heart Jars
Tuesday, February 17 at 2:00pm, Grades 6–12
Celebrate Valentine’s Day all month long! Decoupage a conversation heart tealight jar! Registration required.
teen Program: origami Paper lotus
Friday, March 20 at 2:00pm, Grades 6–12
Learn to make a pretty origami lotus! Great for all levels of experience! Registration required.
teen Program: girls Who Code
Mondays at 6:30pm – Dates Pending, Grades 6–12
Girls will engage in fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. They will also work in teams to solve a real world problem they care about using coding skills. 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. No 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.
Painting with Watercolors
Second Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm Begins in January
Join us for an introduction to watercolors program! At each session, we will learn to paint easy, realistic birds, using a different watercolor technique; capturing these tiny beaked creatures in scenes of their daily curiosity feels special. All levels of artistic ability are welcome. 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.
Polymer Clay Crafting
Monthly on Thursdays at 2:00pm
Join us each month to create a cute piece of jewelry or decoration using polymer clay. No experience is needed, just bring your imagination and have fun! Registration required.
virtual health tips from dr. nicole Klughers
Thursdays at 6:00pm online via Zoom
12/11, 1/8, 2/5 & 3/19
Join us for monthly, virtual meet-ups with Dr.
Nicole Klughers a licensed naturopathic physician, acupuncture specialist, community health educator, former pharmacist and the founder of Vis Wellness Center in Rocky Hill. Registration required.
Special Programs
Celebrate Jane austen’s 250th Birthday
Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00pm
Join author, former UK resident and Anglophile Claire Evans for a look at Austen’s final, unfinished manuscript Sandition. Learn about the real-life people and locations that informed Austen’s last work before her untimely death at 41, as well as how the seeds of her ideas came to life on the small screen. We’ll listen to Claire virtually via Zoom at our watch part at the library. Enjoy tea, sweets and craft a simple keepsake to bring home. Crafts and refreshments will begin at 6pm, the Zoom portion will begin at 6:30 pm. Registration is required.
holiday Button Craft
Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00pm
Decorate a holiday work of art, and enjoy some holiday music while you work! Registration required.
the art of tea Blending with the replanted Witch
Tuesday, January 6 at 6:00pm
We are excited to welcome back to the library Rachel Koladis, The Replanted Witch for another fun and tasty program. Learn the difference between an infusion and a decoction, the art of flavor pairings, gain confidence in creating your own tea blends using the tea pyramid, and discover the proper temperatures and methods behind creating the perfect cup of tea. Registration required.
a sound Bath experience with amy ordonez
Tuesday, January 20 at 2:00pm
Unwind into a meditative soundscape as you experience a guided gong bath, accompanied by singing bowls, chimes, rattles, and other percussion instruments. Amy will take us on a journey with the soothing sounds of gongs and Tibetan bowls to help us stay in the moment. She’ll teach us simple techniques that can be utilized in everyday life to help quiet the body and mind an allow us to settle into the present. Registration is required
trivia night for adults – valentine’s day edition
Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00pm
Let’s celebrate romance with our second adult trivia night! Bring your trivia team or join one when you get here. Your trivia knowledge doesn’t matter - anyone can play! Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned player, this event is for you! Snacks will be provided. We’ll give away prizes to the winning team. Don’t miss this fun night out! Registration is required.
Federal Fashion with the dirty Blue shirts
Tuesday, March 17 at 6:00pm
While Europe’s drawing-rooms dressed in the Regency style, Americans were developing our own Federal style. Join the Dirty Blue Shirts for a show-and-feel of the clothing of the new Republic, the ways in which we stayed on top of European styles and the ways in which we made our own sartorial marks on the international scene. Registration is recommended.
a Celtic exploration with harpist Wendy Kerner
Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00pm
Wendy will perform the wonderful music of the
Celtic people in heartfelt ballads, lively dance tunes, O’Carolan’s great airs, contemporary Irish songs, and beloved traditional tunes. She’ll teach us about the music and the history behind them with fascinating and exciting Celtic stories. Wendy will also educate us about the harp and its importance in Celtic cultures. Registration is required.
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