This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, November 11, 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 Nov 11 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 "Children" group Drop in Crafts for Kids: Origami Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make origami. Available while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 11 2025 Tue Drop in Crafts for Kids: Origami 2:30pm–4:00pm Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make origami. Available while supplies last.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Fables & Frolic Wednesday, November 12, 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 Nov 12 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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, November 13, 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 Nov 13 2025 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: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Our title is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.Questions? E-mail Christy Billings at cbillings@russelllibrary.org View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Books and Brews: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Our title is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.Questions? E-mail Christy Billings at cbillings@russelllibrary.org
This event is in the "Adults" group Bestselling Novelist Amanda Peters (Online) Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Bestselling Novelist Amanda Peters (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Mini Movers Friday, November 14, 2025 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.Most appropriate for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Nov 14 2025 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.Most appropriate for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Yoga for Littles Saturday, November 15, 2025 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 Nov 15 2025 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 "Young Adults" group Snack and Craft Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm The Space at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adults Come hang out, eat some snacks, and make some crafts! This is a chill activity for young adults who need a space to unwind. We will have a variety of crafting options or feel free to bring something you're working on! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Snack and Craft 3:30pm–4:30pm Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: The Space Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come hang out, eat some snacks, and make some crafts! This is a chill activity for young adults who need a space to unwind. We will have a variety of crafting options or feel free to bring something you're working on!
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Monday, November 17, 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 Nov 17 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 "Everyone" group Commemoration Ceremony: 150th Anniversary of Russell Library's Dedication Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Russell Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Everyone Join us in the Main Reading Room for a commemoration of the dedication of the Russell Library, which took place exactly 150 years ago today. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Commemoration Ceremony: 150th Anniversary of Russell Library's Dedication 6:30pm–7:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Presentation Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Main Reading Room for a commemoration of the dedication of the Russell Library, which took place exactly 150 years ago today.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, November 18, 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 Nov 18 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 "Adults" group Unlock the Secret Language of Connection (Online) Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults In this groundbreaking book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Charles Duhigg unravels the secrets of the supercommunicators to reveal the art - and the science - of successful communication. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Unlock the Secret Language of Connection (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: In this groundbreaking book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Charles Duhigg unravels the secrets of the supercommunicators to reveal the art - and the science - of successful communication.
This event is in the "Adults" group Russell Library BOT Meeting Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Russell Library BOT Meeting 6:30pm–8:00pm 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, November 19, 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 Nov 19 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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, November 20, 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 Nov 20 2025 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, November 20, 2025 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 Nov 20 2025 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 "Everyone" group Book Sale Friday, November 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, November 21st, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, November 22nd, 9am-4:30pm View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, November 21st, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, November 22nd, 9am-4:30pm
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Dance with Me Friday, November 21, 2025 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 Nov 21 2025 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 Book Sale Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, November 21st, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, November 22nd, 9am-4:30pm View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, November 21st, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, November 22nd, 9am-4:30pm
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 "Everyone" group New Haven Symphony Orchestra Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone Join Austin Scelzo and Charlie Widmer from popular bluegrass group On the Trail as they visit libraries with NHSO musicians to showcase the history of bluegrass. 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 "Everyone" group Nov 22 2025 Sat New Haven Symphony Orchestra 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Join Austin Scelzo and Charlie Widmer from popular bluegrass group On the Trail as they visit libraries with NHSO musicians to showcase the history of bluegrass.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Monday, November 24, 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 Nov 24 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, November 25, 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 Nov 25 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 Fables & Frolic Wednesday, November 26, 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 Nov 26 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.
