This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Fables & Frolic Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Dec 24 2025 Wed Fables & Frolic 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome.
Early Closing Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Russell Library will be Closing Early at 1PM on Wednesday, December 24th for the Christmas holiday. Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Early Closing 1:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Russell Library Description: Russell Library will be Closing Early at 1PM on Wednesday, December 24th for the Christmas holiday.
Christmas All Day Russell Library Russell Library will be closed for the holiday. Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Russell Library Description: Russell Library will be closed for the holiday.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Big Block Party Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Families can drop in to the Activity Room to play with our life size Lincoln Logs and Jumbo Blue Blocks from 10:00-4:00! Other building blocks and toys will be available for free play as well. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Big Block Party 10:00am–4:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Movement Event Details: Families can drop in to the Activity Room to play with our life size Lincoln Logs and Jumbo Blue Blocks from 10:00-4:00! Other building blocks and toys will be available for free play as well.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group New Years @ Noon! Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Come celebrate the new year and dance with us at the Russell Library with music provided by DJ Mix and Go and a festive ball drop at noon! Instead of counting down to midnight, count down to 12 p.m. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Dec 27 2025 Sat New Years @ Noon! 11:30am–12:30pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Program Type: Play & Movement Registration Required Event Details: Come celebrate the new year and dance with us at the Russell Library with music provided by DJ Mix and Go and a festive ball drop at noon! Instead of counting down to midnight, count down to 12 p.m.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Chess Club Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm The Space at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement, Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Love chess or just want to learn? All ages and abilities are welcome at our new Russell Library Chess Club. Local chess expert and author Sal Berrios will be leading. Drop-in, no registration required. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 27 2025 Sat Cancelled Chess Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: The Space Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Play & Movement, Other Event Details: Love chess or just want to learn? All ages and abilities are welcome at our new Russell Library Chess Club. Local chess expert and author Sal Berrios will be leading. Drop-in, no registration required.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement Event Details: Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Movie Monday Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Join us for Movie Monday! We'll be serving popcorn and showing the new Lilo & Stitch movie, which is PG and a run time of 1 hour and 47 minutes. Join us! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Movie Monday 2:30pm–4:30pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join us for Movie Monday! We'll be serving popcorn and showing the new Lilo & Stitch movie, which is PG and a run time of 1 hour and 47 minutes. Join us!
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Join us for a fun family storytime where we will read books and share rhymes and songs for kids birth to 6 years old and their families. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a fun family storytime where we will read books and share rhymes and songs for kids birth to 6 years old and their families.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Family Bingo Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults Families with children are welcome to join us to play classic BINGO and win books and small prizes. Recommended for ages 4-12. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Family Bingo 2:30pm–3:30pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Families with children are welcome to join us to play classic BINGO and win books and small prizes. Recommended for ages 4-12.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Dance with US! Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement Age Group: Children, Young Adults Come move and groove with us in an all ages dance class! Learn some basic moves, put them together, and dance freestyle! No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothes. Siblings and caregivers are encouraged to participate Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Dance with US! 10:00am–10:45am Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Play & Movement Registration Required Event Details: Come move and groove with us in an all ages dance class! Learn some basic moves, put them together, and dance freestyle! No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothes. Siblings and caregivers are encouraged to participate
Early Closing Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Russell Library will be closed for the holiday. Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing Early Closing 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Russell Library Description: Russell Library will be closed for the holiday.
New Year's Day All Day Russell Library Russell Library will be closed for the holiday. Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Russell Library Description: Russell Library will be closed for the holiday.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Big Block Party Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Families can drop in to the Activity Room to play with our life size Lincoln Logs and Jumbo Blue Blocks from 10:00-4:00! Other building blocks and toys will be available for free play as well. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Big Block Party 10:00am–4:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Movement Event Details: Families can drop in to the Activity Room to play with our life size Lincoln Logs and Jumbo Blue Blocks from 10:00-4:00! Other building blocks and toys will be available for free play as well.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Yoga for Littles Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Get those brains calm and those bodies moving! We focus on mindfulness and movement in this yoga session for kids and caregivers. We will begin the session with a mindfulness-themed picture book. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Yoga for Littles 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Movement Registration Required Event Details: Get those brains calm and those bodies moving! We focus on mindfulness and movement in this yoga session for kids and caregivers. We will begin the session with a mindfulness-themed picture book.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement Event Details: Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Join us for a fun family storytime where we will read books and share rhymes and songs for kids birth to 6 years old and their families. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a fun family storytime where we will read books and share rhymes and songs for kids birth to 6 years old and their families.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Tutoring by Wesleyan University Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Fables & Frolic Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Fables & Frolic 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Tutoring by Wesleyan University Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement Event Details: Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative
This event is in the "Adults" group Books and Brews: Eddie Winston is Looking For Love Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Our title is Eddie Winston is Looking For Love by Marianne Cronin.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Books and Brews: Eddie Winston is Looking For Love 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Our title is Eddie Winston is Looking For Love by Marianne Cronin.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Dance with Me Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Join us to move, groove, and get our wiggles out! Our librarian will lead young dancers through some steps, use props, and have plenty of time for free dance and imagination. We will use a variety of dance styles-- no experience is required! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Dance with Me 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Movement Registration Required Event Details: Join us to move, groove, and get our wiggles out! Our librarian will lead young dancers through some steps, use props, and have plenty of time for free dance and imagination. We will use a variety of dance styles-- no experience is required!
This event is in the "Everyone" group Be A Friend: Learn About the Friends of Russell Library Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Lobby at Russell Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Everyone Stop by the Friends table in the Lobby to learn how you can help support the Russell Library's mission to empower people to grow, connect, strive and thrive. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Be A Friend: Learn About the Friends of Russell Library 10:00am–12:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Stop by the Friends table in the Lobby to learn how you can help support the Russell Library's mission to empower people to grow, connect, strive and thrive.
