Library Events Calendar

Drop in and join us for a story and a couple songs in the Children’s Department! No registration required.

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. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Volunteer to help prepare a craft for an outreach event and a children's program.  Please arrive promptly at the designated time, 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, and we depend...read more

Looking for a new job? Want to get into a training program? Get personal job search help at the Library.A job coach is available at the library on the second Wednesday of every month from 10 am - 12 pm.An American Job Centers coach can help you find a job.  Their experienced team can help you l...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 can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

You’re invited to spend an hour with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels. Moreno-Garcia’s most recent novel, The Seventh Veil of Salome, set in 1950s Hollywood, follows two actresse...read more

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 require...read more

Drop in and join us for a story and a couple songs in the Children’s Department! No registration required.

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! 

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. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

October Pick - Never Whistle at Night by Shane Hawk6PMJoin us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6PM in the program room, to discuss our book pick, visit with other millennials, and update our book log bookmarks! Ages 25-40 welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Rocky Hill L...read more

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. No registration required.

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 require...read more

Drop in for free play with an assortment of toys provided by the library.  This is a great way to practice social and emotional skills including sharing and respecting each other. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary.  Please do not attend...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 can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

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...read more

Family friendly presentation by David Eichelberg, the Outreach and Traditions Specialist for the Mohegan Tribe:tribal oral traditions, beliefs, music and sacred practices, followed by a question-and-answer session. This may include a Tribal welcome ceremony, woodland flute performance, Indian artifa...read more

Volunteer to assist in running the Slime Club (Halloween Slime).  Please arrive promptly at the designated time, 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, and we depend on our teen voluntee...read more

Calling all slime enthusiasts! Join the Rocky Hill Slime Club and build your own collection of handmade slimes. Each month will feature a different themed slime which you can customize and take home. All materials will be provided. Registration required to drop in anytime between 3:15-4:30pm; p...read more

Volunteer to help with the Maple Leaf Collage Program. We need help setting up, assisting kids and parents with the project, and cleaning up. Please arrive promptly at the designated time, sign-in at the Adult Reference desk, and then report to the Children's Department for instruction...read more

Create a Maple Leaf Collage together to celebrate the beauty of fall.  The library will provide the supplies. You provide the creativity and the time to be together.  For parent and child pairs- children ages 6-10.  Register one slot per parent/child pair.  Limited spaces.

Come join us at our Friends of the Rocky Hill Library meeting at our new location- next door to the library at the Rocky Hill Senior/Community Center in Room 1A. Our meetings will generally be held the second or third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. We promise we are a fun and welcoming bunch. Join...read more

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 th...read more

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! 

Every year, nearly 30 million Americans sit on a therapist’s couch—and some of these patients are therapists. In her remarkable book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Lori Gottlieb tells us that despite her license and rigorous training, her most significant credential is that she&r...read more

“ Your health is the most precious asset you have. There is nothing more important than getting proactive about your health, investing in your well-being, and choosing a lifestyle that allows your body to be a symbol of longevity, strength and vitality." -Dr. Nicole Klughers, Naturopathic...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 can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Volunteer to help with the Diwali Celebration Drop-in Craft. We need help setting up, assisting participants with the crafts, and cleaning up. Please arrive promptly at the designated time, sign-in at the Adult Reference desk, and then report to the Children's Department for instructio...read more

Celebrate Diwali by creating a paper lantern and painting a clay Diya lamp while listening to Indian music.  Please register one slot per family and indicate how many people plan to do the crafts. Drop in anytime from 6-7:30pm to complete the decorations, while supplies last.  Recommended ...read more

Calling the Babies & Bubbles group!! Drop in baby play time for 0-2 year olds and their families. Enjoy some open play and socialization for you and your babe!

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 require...read more

Drop in for free play with an assortment of toys provided by the library.  This is a great way to practice social and emotional skills including sharing and respecting each other. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary.  Please do not attend...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 can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

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...read more

Saturday, October 26 1-4PMCome with your friends to watch a Halloween classic, eat some snacks, and make a themed craft! AGE REQUIREMENT - Grades 6-12Sponsored 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. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

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! 

Paranormal Fans- Don't Miss This Special Event!We are excited to welcome Paranormal Expert, Joe Franke to the library!  Joe was ‘chosen’ by Ed and Lorraine Warren and was invited to join them in their work as one of their original students. For more than three decades, Joe prepa...read more

Come in your costume, try out the different Halloween themed Spooktacular stations including a baby corner, and trick or treat around the library. For families with babies to age 4. Register one slot per family and list each child's age.

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 require...read more