Library Events Calendar

Drop in and join us twice a month for Cora’s Bear & Cub Pre-Preschool (PPS): this is a guided program for 2-4 year olds and their guardians. We will sing songs, read books, work with different concepts, and enjoy a craft! Handouts provided with a theme to support literacy and creativity throughout the month. No registration required. Sponsored by the friends of the Rocky Hill Library.

Join our Adult Knitters! 
Knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, spinning or weaving it’s all good!
Grab whatever project you’re working on and join us for some fiber fun. Newbies are welcome!  Sponsored by the Friends of the Rocky Hill Library.

Join us for a creative art workshop with artist Jean Rill-Alberto. Learn how to make a beautiful bracelet with the collage technique. You will be using different Japanese patterned papers for this simple technique. All supplies will be provided. Registration required, limited class size. Sponsored by The Friends of the Rocky Hill Library.

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 can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Feel free to message Mike at mmurphy@rockyhillct.gov with any questions or call the Information Desk at 860-258-7623.

Wednesday, March 26 6-7:30

Celebrate the first year of the Millennials Book Club with pizza and treats, fun activities, and discussion about our first year of book picks! Ages 25-40 welcome. Sponsored by Friends of the Rocky Hill Library.

You’re invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspiring readers toward self-discovery for decades. Hearing from the queen of fun herself, we’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels, Good In Bed, In Her Shoes, Big Summer, The Breakaway and many more.  Additionally, in a special preview, Weiner will briefly discuss her forthcoming novel (due out on April 8, 2025) The Griffin Sister’s Greatest Hits. Set in the world of pop music, The Griffin Sister’s Greatest Hits is about sisters, motherhood, young love, and the dreams we chase.

About the Author: Jennifer Weiner is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose books have spent over five years on the New York Times bestseller list, with more than 11 million copies in print in 36 countries. She is the author of the novels Good in Bed (2001) and In Her Shoes (2002), which was turned into a major motion picture starring Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette and Shirley MacLaine. And the author of That Summer (2021); The Breakaway (2024); and The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits (forthcoming 2025) . 
Click here for registration. Sponsored by Friends of the Rocky Hill Library .

Drop in and join us for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by baby playtime and bubbles! This program is for babies 0-2 years old and their families. Sponsored by the friends of the Rocky Hill Library.

Join us Thursdays for our English for Speakers of Other Languages Group. Our goal is to prepare participants for success in society through the development of cultural awareness and English language proficiency in listening, speaking and reading. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Sponsored by The Friends of the Rocky Hill Library.

Drop in and join us for stories, songs, bubbles and more! Stay for free play after the storytime.  The library will provide an assortment of toys. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary.  Please do not attend if you or your child are not feeling well.
 

Drop in and join us for stories, songs, bubbles and more! Stay for free play after the storytime.  The library will provide an assortment of toys. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary.  Please do not attend if you or your child are not feeling well.
 

Drop in and join us for a story and a couple songs in the Children’s Department! No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rocky Hill Library.

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 can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Feel free to message Mike at mmurphy@rockyhillct.gov with any questions or call the Information Desk at 860-258-7623.

Join us Monday evenings for some peaceful time to focus on your craft of choice. All adult fiber arts crafters are welcome: crochet, knit, cross-stitch, felting, etc. Bring your own projects and supplies. Knitting support will be available for beginners. Feel free to drop in! Sponsored by the Friends of the Rocky Hill Library.

Move to the music, hear a story and practice hearing and feeling the beat.  Music helps strengthen children’s listening skills and phonological awareness- the ability to hear the sounds in words of a spoken language.Come join the fun as we boogie and then end with a quieter lullaby to get kids ready for bed.  Recommended for families with children ages 2-4.  Register one slot per family.
 

Join our Adult Knitters! 
Knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, spinning or weaving it’s all good!
Grab whatever project you’re working on and join us for some fiber fun. Newbies are welcome!  Sponsored by the Friends of the Rocky Hill Library.

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 can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Feel free to message Mike at mmurphy@rockyhillct.gov with any questions or call the Information Desk at 860-258-7623.

Volunteer to help with the Kids Chess Club. Must know how to play chess to volunteer. We need help setting up, assisting kids with playing chess and cleaning up.  Please arrive promptly at the designated time and sign in at the adult reference desk, and then report to the Children's Department for instructions.  We work hard to make our programs possible, we depend on our teen volunteers for assistance. If you are unable to make it, please call us at 860-258-7621 or send us an email at corajbelden02@gmail.com, at least 24 hours in advance.  Please note that if you do not show up and do not let us know 2 times, you will no longer be able to volunteer with us.  Open to teens going into 9th-12th grade.