Library Events Calendar

Your children don't have to miss out on a great storytime just because the library is closed!Our Virtual Storytime program is a fun way to add silliness to your day! Join us online as we foster early literacy by exploring words through books, rhymes and songs. This Zoom program is recommended fo...read more

Looking for a fun activity for your kids?  Pick up a Cora Take and Make Kit.  Each week we will have a different craft or activity in it, available by Monday at 1 p.m. Sign up by the Monday of that week to get a kit for that week.  Limited number of kits each week.  Recommended f...read more

Not sure if it's safe yet to come to the library? Read free e-books in the safety of your own home! In this beginners' class, we will go over how to use Overdrive/Libby and RB Digital to check out free e-books and digital audiobooks!Registration is required to receive the Zoom ID. Please sig...read more

When the storm ended earlier this week we were left in the dark with no power so it seemed quite fitting to put the finishing touches on this very special craft and then take advantage of the dark to capture the photo for the ad! Some of you have been looking forward to this one since the begin...read more

Join the fun with rhymes, a story and songs from your favorite artists that get you moving.  Recommended for families with children birth to 5 years.Registration is required to obtain the meeting ID and password for Zoom, which you will receive via e-mail. Please download the “Zoom C...read more

Sign up for a ½ hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and/or create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Register online by Friday, 8/14 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or call the Libr...read more

Sign up for a ½ hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and/or create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Register online by Friday, 8/14 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or call the Libr...read more

Sign up for a ½ hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and/or create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Register online by Friday, 8/14 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or call the Libr...read more

Our Pajama Storytime Live! Program allows you and your child to enjoy bedtime stories and songs from the comfort of your own home. Storytime helps your child gain prereading skills and improve their fine and large motor skills as well. This is a family program for babies or children and their parent...read more

Virtual Teen Volunteer OpportunitiesFor Ages 13+ Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us this summer!  All of our volunteer opportunities will be virtual. Work independently or engage with peers and earn community service hours.  You can make a positive diff...read more

Your children don't have to miss out on a great storytime just because the library is closed!Our Virtual Storytime program is a fun way to add silliness to your day! Join us online as we foster early literacy by exploring words through books, rhymes and songs. This Zoom program is recommended fo...read more

Reader's Theatre just got a reboot! Even though we can't meet at the library, the show must go on! Join us for a second summer as we rehearse and put on a different play in less than 2 hours each week! No costumes or props. We provide the scripts and you come ready to act your heart out...read more

Join us for a practice Zoom session. We'll go over some of the different functions on Zoom like how to control your video and audio and share your screen with others. This is a great way to stay connected with friends and family during the pandemic, while maintaining social distance.Registration...read more

This program is being hosted by the Cromwell Belden Library, please click here to register on their online calendar.Join Derek Hall and Bulaong Ramiz of Ramiz-Hall Consulting as they lead us in a conversation about systemic racism in America, and to talk about your thoughts and responses to the mass...read more

Do you love Minecraft? Join us weekly for our summer Minecraft Club every Thursday at 6:30 pm for grades K - 8 and have some fun with fellow Minecrafters on the library’s very own Creative Server. Please register using an e-mail address to gain access to the Minecraft server, which is located ...read more

Your favorite DJ is back spinning the biggest summer hits from the decades. From Margaritaville to Wipe Out- we'll be playing your favorites!  Listen to song clips, match them to your card and you could win a gift card on us!  Try your hand at some music trivia too!  Sing, dance, ...read more

This program is being hosted by the Cromwell Belden Library, please visit their Facebook page at the time of the program to view the event.This concert promises a mix of songs, rhymes, a book- even a wacky puppet pal, George the Monkey- all from Mr. Jon, Parents' Choice Award-winning musician! J...read more

Your children don't have to miss out on a great storytime just because the library is closed!Our Virtual Storytime program is a fun way to add silliness to your day! Join us online as we foster early literacy by exploring words through books, rhymes and songs. This Zoom program is recommended fo...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail...read more

Friends don't let friends craft alone! Beginning Friday, July 17th @ 6:30 pm, join us online for an evening of crafting and chatting! Bring a beverage of your choice and whatever craft suits your fancy that day. Are you stuck on a craft? Maybe one of us can help! B.Y.O.C. is part ...read more

Your children don't have to miss out on a great storytime just because the library is closed!Our Virtual Storytime program is a fun way to add silliness to your day! Join us online as we foster early literacy by exploring words through books, rhymes and songs. This Zoom program is recommended fo...read more

Looking for a fun activity for your kids?  Pick up a Cora Take and Make Kit.  Each week we will have a different craft or activity in it, available by Monday at 1 p.m. Sign up by the Monday of that week to get a kit for that week.  Limited number of kits each week.  Recommended f...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail...read more

Not sure if it's safe yet to come to the library? Read free e-books in the safety of your own home! In this beginners' class, we will go over how to use Overdrive/Libby and RB Digital to check out free e-books and digital audiobooks!Registration is required to receive the Zoom ID. Please sig...read more

Join the fun with rhymes, a story and songs from your favorite artists that get you moving.  Recommended for families with children birth to 5 years.Registration is required to obtain the meeting ID and password for Zoom, which you will receive via e-mail. Please download the “Zoom C...read more

Sign up to participate in a group conversation and discuss job search strategies. Hear about library resources that can help you enhance your resume, obtain certifications and much more. Sessions held every other Tuesday at 9:30 am. Register online or call the Library’s Information Desk at 860...read more

Today, there is added sugar in everything. Some of the sources are obvious: soda, cookies, and ice cream. Others are more hidden: cereal, yogurt, bread, salad dressings and sauces. Sugar not only causes weight gain, it is linked to a long list of health issues including diabetes, heart disease, prem...read more

Read the book and join us for a very special author visit. Two Girls. Two Different Backgrounds. One Chaotic Night.  An NAACP Image Award Nominee, I'm Not Dying with You Tonight follows two teen girls―one black, one white―who have to confront their own assumptions about ...read more

Our Pajama Storytime Live! Program allows you and your child to enjoy bedtime stories and songs from the comfort of your own home. Storytime helps your child gain prereading skills and improve their fine and large motor skills as well. This is a family program for babies or children and their parent...read more

Virtual Teen Volunteer OpportunitiesFor Ages 13+ Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us this summer!  All of our volunteer opportunities will be virtual. Work independently or engage with peers and earn community service hours.  You can make a positive diff...read more

Your children don't have to miss out on a great storytime just because the library is closed!Our Virtual Storytime program is a fun way to add silliness to your day! Join us online as we foster early literacy by exploring words through books, rhymes and songs. This Zoom program is recommended fo...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail...read more

Reader's Theatre just got a reboot! Even though we can't meet at the library, the show must go on! Join us for a second summer as we rehearse and put on a different play in less than 2 hours each week! No costumes or props. We provide the scripts and you come ready to act your heart out...read more

Join us for a practice Zoom session. We'll go over some of the different functions on Zoom like how to control your video and audio and share your screen with others. This is a great way to stay connected with friends and family during the pandemic, while maintaining social distance.Registration...read more

UPSTANDERS is a documentary by IndieFlix that explores cyber-bullying, bullying among friends, families, co-workers and the brain science behind it all.The film highlights new laws and programs already reducing bullying in schools and shows us how we can learn to make a difference together to create...read more

Do you love Minecraft? Join us weekly for our summer Minecraft Club every Thursday at 6:30 pm for grades K - 8 and have some fun with fellow Minecrafters on the library’s very own Creative Server. Please register using an e-mail address to gain access to the Minecraft server, which is located ...read more

Are you in the market for a new computer or laptop but you don’t know the difference between an HDD and an SSD, or 4GB of RAM vs. 16GB of RAM? Are you worried that a salesperson may try to talk you into spending more than you need to? Join us via Zoom for this technology training class to lear...read more

Your children don't have to miss out on a great storytime just because the library is closed!Our Virtual Storytime program is a fun way to add silliness to your day! Join us online as we foster early literacy by exploring words through books, rhymes and songs. This Zoom program is recommended fo...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail...read more

Friends don't let friends craft alone! Beginning Friday, July 17th @ 6:30 pm, join us online for an evening of crafting and chatting! Bring a beverage of your choice and whatever craft suits your fancy that day. Are you stuck on a craft? Maybe one of us can help! B.Y.O.C. is part ...read more

Submit your coloring or artwork anytime during the month of August and get entered into a chance to win a gift card to Scoops & Sprinkles!  Your art can be submitted anytime by e-mail to mmurphy@rockyhillct.gov or by mailing to the library. All forms of submissions are acceptable - scan and...read more

Your children don't have to miss out on a great storytime just because the library is closed!Our Virtual Storytime program is a fun way to add silliness to your day! Join us online as we foster early literacy by exploring words through books, rhymes and songs. This Zoom program is recommended fo...read more

Looking for a fun activity for your kids?  Pick up a Cora Take and Make Kit.  Each week we will have a different craft or activity in it, available by Monday at 1 p.m. Sign up by the Monday of that week to get a kit for that week.  Limited number of kits each week.  Recommended f...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail...read more

Not sure if it's safe yet to come to the library? Read free e-books in the safety of your own home! In this beginners' class, we will go over how to use Overdrive/Libby and RB Digital to check out free e-books and digital audiobooks!Registration is required to receive the Zoom ID. Please sig...read more

Join the fun with rhymes, a story and songs from your favorite artists that get you moving.  Recommended for families with children birth to 5 years.Registration is required to obtain the meeting ID and password for Zoom, which you will receive via e-mail. Please download the “Zoom C...read more