MITTEN TREE
Our little "mitten tree" is back in the building! We are collecting gloves, scarves and hats to be donated to the Cornerstone. If you'd like to contribute, swing by the library and hang your donated item on the tree. Thank you!
TOYS FOR TIKES DRIVE
The Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association is seeking contributions of new toys and financial donations for their annual TOYS FOR TIKES drive. Each Christmas the firefighters distribute these toys to the community’s less fortunate children. Please consider donating to this cause - new/unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the library during our regular operating hours [...]
COMMUNITY TREE FESTIVAL
The Rockville Public Library will hold its 6th Annual Community Tree Festival from Friday, December 2nd to Friday, December 16th, with an Opening Reception on December 2nd from 4:30 - 7:00 pm. We will feature trees and wreaths decorated by local organizations, businesses, and town departments that will be part of a silent auction. The [...]
AUTHOR EVENT WITH PEGI DEITZ SHEA
On Nov. 3 at 6:30 pm, join us for a launch of Pegi Deitz Shea's first book for adult readers, The Weight of Kindling (Grayson Books). A reception and book signing will follow the reading. Shea will have copies of her new poetry book as well as her children’s books for sale.
DRIVE-THRU TRUNK OR TREAT
Rockville Public Library will participate in this year's drive-thru Trunk or Treat event organized by the town's Parks and Recreation Department. Hope to see you there! When: Thursday, Oct. 27, 4:30 pm Where: Henry Park (120 South St) Capacity: first 500 kids
ROBOTS ROCK THE ROOM WITH AUTHOR LINDA ZAJAC
This Saturday (Oct. 22) at 11:00 am local author, Linda Zajac, presents a lively interactive STEM program. Participants will move like robots, hear stories about biomimicry, learn how an idea becomes a book, and watch real robots as they skitter, scuttle, and crawl. Afterwards, kids will make a giraffe robot that moves up and down.
LIVE MUSIC AT RPL
Judy Handler and Mark Levesque, husband and wife duo, will play their own unique arrangements of swing, 60s-70s pop, Celtic, as well as some favorite international selections. Join us for an evening of guitar and mandolin music on Oct. 20th at 6:30 pm - you can RSVP here.
WONDERBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE!
Come and get your Wonderbooks here! Follow along as the book reads to you!
AUTHOR EVENT WITH EMILY HOCKADAY
On Thursday, October 6, join us to celebrate a debut of Emily Hockaday's full-length poem collection titled "Naming the Ghost". Reading, reception and book signing will start at 6:30 pm. Emily Hockaday grew up in Vernon and graduated from Rockville High School in 2003. She received her MFA in Poetry from NYU and has published [...]
SOCIAL WORKER OFFICE HOURS
Ashley Galica, the Community Social Worker at Hockanum Valley Community Council, will be available from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesdays at the library. She will be able to provide FREE anxiety and depression screenings, as well case management services. Examples of some of the services available include linkage to area programs and agencies, [...]