Library Events Calendar

Join us two Wednesdays per month for Toddler Tales! Through a different theme each time, our sessions will use stories, music, and/or crafts to introduce your children to new ideas and spark their imaginations! This program is for ages 3-5. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friend...read more

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 you need to bring is an open mind and a kind heart. A...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

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but do...read more

It's our Fourth Annual Friends of the Rocky Hill Library Mini Golf Weekend! Special Adults - Only Event! There are a few spots open for our annual event! Looking for something fun to do Friday night? Grab a foursome and come to the library to play 18 holes of mini golf. This is a big fundra...read more

It's our Fourth Annual Friends of the Rocky Hill Library Mini Golf Weekend! Fun for the whole family!This is a big fundraiser for the Friends of the Rocky Hill Library and last year we raised over $10,000, with all proceeds going to benefit programs and activities at the library for all age...read more

It's our Fourth Annual Friends of the Rocky Hill Library Mini Golf Weekend! Fun for the whole family!This is a big fundraiser for the Friends of the Rocky Hill Library and last year we raised over $10,000, with all proceeds going to benefit programs and activities at the library for all age...read more

Drop in for some crafting time and conversation! Bring your needlework or any art project to work on and join a group of fiber enthusiasts! All are welcome! 

Stories, songs, dancing & more! Develop listening skills, awareness of rhythm and sound which helps develop early literacy skills.  Recommended for families with children 2 to 5 yrs  

Story time, songs, concepts, and a craft with parent involvement! Ages 2-4; 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! 

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with this special historical program! Federal Fashion/ Lately Arrived in New London: While Europe’s drawing-rooms dressed in the Regency style, we Americans were developing our own Federal style.  From the balmy ports of the Carolinas to th...read more

Wednesday, March 18, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmMarch pick - The Women by Kristen HannahJoin us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6PM in the program room, to discuss our book pick, enjoy a treat, and visit with other millennials! Ages 28-44 welcome!

Drop-in story time, lap songs, movement songs, and play time! Ages 0-2, 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

Thursday, March 196-8pmHelp us serve drinks to guests at the annual art show. Please register to participate. Open to teens in grades 9-12.

Youth Art Month is a celebration of creativity in the visual arts during the month of March!The Reception will feature:- Enjoy Artwork created by the K-12 Art Students- Music performed by the RHHS Jazz band- Knosh provided by the Culinary Program - Additionally, fashion and manufacturing works ...read more

Join us for a monthly, virtual meet-up with Dr. Nicole Klughers. Nicole Klughers, ND, PharmD, MSAc is a licensed naturopathic physician, acupuncture specialist, community health educator, former pharmacist and the founder of Vis Wellness Center in Rocky Hill, CT.  This month's topic is TBD.

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

Friday March 202-3pmLearn to make this origami lotus! Great for all levels of experience! For teens in grades 6-12. Registration required. 

Drop in and join us for stories, songs, bubbles and more! Storytime will take place in the Program Room from 10:30am-11:00am and free play will be in the Stepney Room.  The library will provide an assortment of toys. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary...read more

Join us for a Celtic musical and dance celebration of St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish/New England traditional music group Kitchen Ceili.   Listen to some driving reels, lilting jigs and hornpipes one would find in an Irish pub session, as well as some waltzes and airs. Be mesmerized...read more

Drop in for some crafting time and conversation! Bring your needlework or any art project to work on and join a group of fiber enthusiasts! All are welcome! 

Stories, songs, dancing & more! Develop listening skills, awareness of rhythm and sound which helps develop early literacy skills.  Recommended for families with children 2 to 5 yrs  

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! 

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’s failed respon...read more

Help us celebrate the Irish with a harp performance! We are excited to welcome harpist Wendy Kerner to the library for a beautiful music performance. Wendy will perform the wonderful music of the Celtic people in heartfelt ballads, lively dance tunes, O’Carolan’s great airs, contemp...read more

Children's area, Program room and Stepney Room

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 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

Drop in and join us for free play with an assortment of toys in the Stepney Room.  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 for some crafting time and conversation! Bring your needlework or any art project to work on and join a group of fiber enthusiasts! All are welcome! 

Join us for a story and themed craft! Registration is encouraged, but not required. Ages 5-10. Children under the age of 5 may participate, but will need a parent's assistance to complete the craft. Sponsored by The Friends of the Rocky HIll Library. 

Story time, songs, concepts, and a craft with parent involvement! Ages 2-4; 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! 

Creating a Strong Estate Plan: Protect Your Family and Your Finances with Daly Perri Arnold & KnierimWhether you are a planner or a procrastinator, having a strong and up-to-date estate plan should be at the top of your to-do list. In addition to providing the peace of mind of kno...read more