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Playgroup Plus
10:30am-11:30am
 Playgroup Plus
Friday, May. 1, 10:30am-11:30am
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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
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Playgroup Plus
10:30am-11:30am
 Playgroup Plus
Saturday, May. 2, 10:30am-11:30am
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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
Americana Paper Quilt-pending
2:00 pm-3:30 pm
 Americana Paper Quilt-pending
Saturday, May 2, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Rocky Hill Library - Program Room
Create an American Paper quilt together to celebrate 250 years of America (July 4th). Drop in anytime from 2-3:30pm to help create a collaborative paper quilt we will hang on the wall for the summer. Recommended for families with kids ages 4 and up.
Board Game Fun!
3:00 - 4:00 pm
 Board Game Fun!
Saturday, May 2, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room

Registration required, begins Apr 2.
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Adult Game Night: Crokinole
6:00-7:30 pm
 Adult Game Night: Crokinole
Monday, May 4, 6:00-7:30 pm
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room

Registration required, begins Apr 4.
Fiber Arts Friends: An Informal Craft Group for Adults
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Fiber Arts Friends: An Informal Craft Group for Adults
Monday, May. 4, 6:00 pm - 7:45 pmFiber Arts Friends:
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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! 
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Adult Knitting
11 am - 12:30 pm
 Adult Knitting
Tuesday, May. 5, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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! 
Financial Sense for Families
6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
 Financial Sense for Families
Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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Toddler Tales
10:30-11:30 am
 Toddler Tales
Wednesday, May. 6, 10:30-11:30 am
(Wednesdays, December 10, January 7 &21, February 11 & 25, March 11, April 4/8 & 4/22, May 5/6 & 5/20)
Toddler Tales
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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
Teen Volunteering - Kids Chess Club
6:15pm-7:45pm
Teen Volunteering - Kids Chess Club
Wednesday, May 6, 6:15pm-7:45pm
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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 Departm...read more

Registration required, begins Mar 30.
Kids Chess Club
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 Kids Chess Club
Wednesday, May. 6, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
(First Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm)
Kids Chess Club
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
Join us for this chess club for kids, facilitated by Derek Caelin. Learn to play with other chess players.  Chess boards from around the world will be featured.  Recommended for children ages 7-12 who are Chess Beginners- already know the basic rules of chess and can complete a game withou...read more

or call 860-258-7623.
Mystery Book Club - In Person
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
 Mystery Book Club - In Person
Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmMystery Book Club -
Rocky Hill Library - Program Room
Come join our monthly Mystery Book Club This month, we will be reading Mask of the Deer Woman by Laurie L. Dove.  Extra copies of the book will be available to checkout from the library. Please contact the Information Desk at 860-258-7623 with any questions. Registration is requested ...read more
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ESOL Classes for Adults
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
 ESOL Classes for Adults
Thursday, May. 7, 10:15 am - 12:15 pmESOL Classes for Adu
Rocky Hill Library - Program 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
Dr. Nicole Klughers
6:00pm - 7:00pm
 Dr. Nicole Klughers
Thursday, May 7, 6:00pm - 7:00pmDr. Nicole Klughers
Online - Zoom
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.
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Playgroup Plus
10:30am-11:30am
 Playgroup Plus
Friday, May. 8, 10:30am-11:30am
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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
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Playgroup Plus
10:30am-11:30am
 Playgroup Plus
Saturday, May. 9, 10:30am-11:30am
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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
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Fiber Arts Friends: An Informal Craft Group for Adults
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Fiber Arts Friends: An Informal Craft Group for Adults
Monday, May. 11, 6:00 pm - 7:45 pmFiber Arts Friends:
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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! 
Mateo’s Kindness Club
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 Mateo’s Kindness Club
Monday, May 11, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Mateo’s Kindne
Rocky Hill Library - Program Room
Join Mateo’s Kindness Club and discover the joy of helping others! Each month, children ages 5–9 will read an inspiring story, complete a hands-on kindness project, and earn a stamp in their Community Passport Book. Together, we’ll learn that even small acts of kindness c...read more

Registration required, begins Apr 6.
Friends of the Rocky Hill Library Meeting
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Friends of the Rocky Hill Library Meeting
Monday, May. 11, 6:30 pm- 7:30 pmFriends of the Rocky
Rocky Hill Senior/Community Center
Please join us for our monthly meeting! We'll be meeting at the Rocky Hill Community/Senior Center at 6:30 pm.  Hear about our plans for the year! All are welcome! 
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Cora’s Bear & Cub Pre-preschool
10:30 a.m.
Cora’s Bear & Cub Pre-preschool
Tuesday, May. 12, 10:30 a.m.
(February 3; March 3, 17, 31; April 28; May 12, 26)

Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
Story time, songs, concepts, and a craft with parent involvement! Ages 2-4; no registration required
Adult Knitting
11 am - 12:30 pm
 Adult Knitting
Tuesday, May. 12, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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! 
Fun with Tarot Cards
6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
 Fun with Tarot Cards
Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
program pending
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Adult Watercolor Program
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
 Adult Watercolor Program
Wednesday, May 13, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmAdult Watercolor Pro
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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

Registration required, begins Apr 13.
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Babies & Bubbles
10:00 a.m.
 Babies & Bubbles
Thursday, May. 14, 10:00 a.m.
(February 5, 19; March 5, 19; April 2, 30; May 14, 25)

Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
Drop-in story time, lap songs, movement songs, and play time! Ages 0-2, no registration required. 
ESOL Classes for Adults
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
 ESOL Classes for Adults
Thursday, May. 14, 10:15 am - 12:15 pmESOL Classes for Adu
Rocky Hill Library - Program 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
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Playgroup Plus
10:30am-11:30am
 Playgroup Plus
Friday, May. 15, 10:30am-11:30am
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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
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Playgroup Plus
10:30am-11:30am
 Playgroup Plus
Saturday, May. 16, 10:30am-11:30am
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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
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Access Health CT In-person Assistance
10am-4pm
Access Health CT In-person Assistance
Monday, May. 18, 10am-4pm
Rocky Hill Library - Program Room
Details coming soon!
Fiber Arts Friends: An Informal Craft Group for Adults
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Fiber Arts Friends: An Informal Craft Group for Adults
Monday, May. 18, 6:00 pm - 7:45 pmFiber Arts Friends:
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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! 
Storytime & Craft!
6:00pm-7:00pm
 Storytime & Craft!
Monday, May. 18, 6:00pm-7:00pm
(6:00pm-7:00pm, 9/29, 10/27, 11/24, 12/22, 1/26, 3/30, 4/27, 5/18)
Storytime & Craft!
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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. 
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Adult Knitting
11 am - 12:30 pm
 Adult Knitting
Tuesday, May. 19, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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! 
The Amistad Story: Connecticut’s Role in the Fight for Freedom- An Educational Program for Adults
6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
The Amistad Story: Connecticut’s Role in the Fight for Freedom- An Educational Program for Adults
Tuesday, May 19, 6:00 pm- 7:00 pmThe Amistad Story: C
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
Join us for a special evening with Reeshemah Norfleet, Director of Community Initiatives at Discovering Amistad. Discovering Amistad is a nonprofit organization that teaches the lessons of the 1839 Amistad Uprising to advance racial and social justice today. The Amistad Story: Connect...read more
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Toddler Tales
10:30am-11:15am
 Toddler Tales
Wednesday, May. 20, 10:30am-11:15am
(Wednesdays, December 10, January 7 &21, February 11 & 25, March 11, April 4/8 & 4/22, May 5/6 & 5/20)
Toddler Tales
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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
Millennials Book Club
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
 Millennials Book Club
Wednesday, May 20, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmMillennials Book Clu
Rocky Hill Library - Program Room
Wednesday, May 20, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmMay pick - The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie HartnettJoin us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6PM in the program room, to discuss our book pick and visit with other millennials! Ages 28-44 welcome!
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ESOL Classes for Adults
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
 ESOL Classes for Adults
Thursday, May. 21, 10:15 am - 12:15 pmESOL Classes for Adu
Rocky Hill Library - Program 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
Polymer Clay for Adults: Memorial Day picnic mini food
2:00-3:30 pm
Polymer Clay for Adults: Memorial Day picnic mini food
Thursday, May 21, 2:00-3:30 pm
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room

Registration required, begins Apr 21.
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Playgroup Plus
10:30am-11:30am
 Playgroup Plus
Friday, May. 22, 10:30am-11:30am
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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
Pony Bead Key Chains for Kids!
11:00am--12:30pm
 Pony Bead Key Chains for Kids!
Friday, May 22, 11:00am--12:30pm
Rocky Hill Library - Program Room
Make a keychain with simple beadweaving techniques! Ages 6-11. Registration Required. Sponsored by The Friends of the Rocky HIll Library. 

Registration required, begins Apr 10.
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Library Closed
 Library Closed
Saturday, May. 23
Rocky Hill Library
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Library Closed
 Library Closed
Monday, May. 25
Rocky Hill Library
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Cora’s Bear & Cub Pre-preschool
10:30 a.m.
Cora’s Bear & Cub Pre-preschool
Tuesday, May. 26, 10:30 a.m.
(February 3; March 3, 17, 31; April 28; May 12, 26)

Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
Story time, songs, concepts, and a craft with parent involvement! Ages 2-4; no registration required
Adult Knitting
11 am - 12:30 pm
 Adult Knitting
Tuesday, May. 26, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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! 
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Babies & Bubbles
10:00 a.m.
 Babies & Bubbles
Thursday, May. 28, 10:00 a.m.
(February 5, 19; March 5, 19; April 2, 30; May 14, 25)

Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
Drop-in story time, lap songs, movement songs, and play time! Ages 0-2, no registration required. 
ESOL Classes for Adults
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
 ESOL Classes for Adults
Thursday, May. 28, 10:15 am - 12:15 pmESOL Classes for Adu
Rocky Hill Library - Program 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
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Playgroup Plus
10:30am-11:30am
 Playgroup Plus
Friday, May. 29, 10:30am-11:30am
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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
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Playgroup Plus
10:30am-11:30am
 Playgroup Plus
Saturday, May. 30, 10:30am-11:30am
Rocky Hill Library - Stepney Room
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
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