This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Fables & Frolic Wednesday, January 14, 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 14 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 "Adults" group National Radon Action Month Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults January is National Radon Action Month (NRAM). The purpose of this program is to increase the public’s awareness of radon and to promote radon testing. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed National Radon Action Month 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Registration Required Event Details: January is National Radon Action Month (NRAM). The purpose of this program is to increase the public’s awareness of radon and to promote radon testing.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, January 15, 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 15 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Mini Movers Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement, Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Join us for music and movement with your child. We'll use bean bags, scarves and shakers to move to the music.Registration is not required but recommended for program/weather updates. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Mini Movers 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Play & Movement, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for music and movement with your child. We'll use bean bags, scarves and shakers to move to the music.Registration is not required but recommended for program/weather updates.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All Day Russell Library Russell Library will be closed for the holiday. Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 Family Storytime Tuesday, January 20, 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 20 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 "Adults" group The Connection Cure (Online) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue The Connection Cure (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.
This event is in the "Adults" group Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Fables & Frolic Wednesday, January 21, 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 21 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, January 22, 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 22 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Baby Builders Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Join us for a morning of building with blocks, just for babies and toddlers. Young children will be able to enjoy building with duplos, and other large blocks. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Baby Builders 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Play & Movement Event Details: Join us for a morning of building with blocks, just for babies and toddlers. Young children will be able to enjoy building with duplos, and other large blocks.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 1) Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Inspire wonder and Ignite curiosity at Science Saturday! This program explores big ideas in science using hands-on experiments, spectacular demonstrations, and plenty of live music and body movement to keep all learners engaged and excited. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 1) 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement Event Details: Inspire wonder and Ignite curiosity at Science Saturday! This program explores big ideas in science using hands-on experiments, spectacular demonstrations, and plenty of live music and body movement to keep all learners engaged and excited.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 2) Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Inspire wonder and Ignite curiosity at Science Saturday! This program explores big ideas in science using hands-on experiments, spectacular demonstrations, and plenty of live music and body movement to keep all learners engaged and excited. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 2) 11:00am–12:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement Event Details: Inspire wonder and Ignite curiosity at Science Saturday! This program explores big ideas in science using hands-on experiments, spectacular demonstrations, and plenty of live music and body movement to keep all learners engaged and excited.
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, January 24, 2026 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 Jan 24 2026 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, January 26, 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 26 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 27, 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 27 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Fables & Frolic Wednesday, January 28, 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 28 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 "Adults" group The God of the Woods author Liz Moore (Online) Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, a New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed The God of the Woods author Liz Moore (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, a New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, January 29, 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 29 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 "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery! Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Mystery! 3:00pm–4:00pm Young Adults, Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month.
This event is in the "Adults" group Blood Drive Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:30pm Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults The Connecticut Blood Center's mobile donation station will be parked in front of Russell Library on Friday, January 30th from 9am-3:30pm. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Blood Drive 9:00am–3:30pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Connecticut Blood Center's mobile donation station will be parked in front of Russell Library on Friday, January 30th from 9am-3:30pm.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Friday Family Storytime and Craft Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. After stories and songs, we will do a craft based on the books we read together! View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Friday Family Storytime and Craft 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. After stories and songs, we will do a craft based on the books we read together!
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jim Sisti Magic Show Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Join us for a family-friendly magic show at the library. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Jim Sisti Magic Show 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Program Type: Performance Event Details: Join us for a family-friendly magic show at the library.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Environmental Film Festival- Ripples of Plastic Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Presented as part of The Elements: An Annual Environmental Film Series, a screening of Ripples of Plastic will take place on Saturday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m. View Details This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Environmental Film Festival- Ripples of Plastic 2:00pm–4:00pm Young Adults, Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Presented as part of The Elements: An Annual Environmental Film Series, a screening of Ripples of Plastic will take place on Saturday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m.
