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Fables & Frolic

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library.To get all of the Yo...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

City of Middletown: Lobby Outreach

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lobby at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community.&nb...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Alphabet Academy: Letter K

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly alphabet story time for children ages 3-6 and a caregiver.  Each week, children will listen to stories and participate in crafts and activities for the le...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly alphabet story time for children ages 3-6 and a caregiver.  Each week, children will listen to stories and participate in crafts and activities for the letter of the week.  We will start with the letter A on Septembe

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Drop in Wednesdays during this school year between 5pm-7pm for FREE help on homework assignments. Experienced tutors will be available to help in a variety of subjects and will wor...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in Wednesdays during this school year between 5pm-7pm for FREE help on homework assignments.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wangunk Tribe Talk with Elder Gary O'Neil

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Come hear Wangunk Elder Gary O'Neil speak about the history of his tribe, often called the lost tribe, whose ancestral lands include Middletown and other areas throughout Middlesex...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Come hear Wangunk Elder Gary O'Neil speak about the history of his tribe, often called the lost tribe, whose ancestral lands include Middletown and other areas throughout Middlesex County. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Native Rights and Culture in Fiction (Online)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Russell Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls. This conversation highlights how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture, in particular using ...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Play Pals

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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 inclu...

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 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month. The group meets on last Thursday of the month (o...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month.

Great American Smoke Out

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Celebrating you and wherever you are on your quit journey! Come join us on the evening of the Great American Smokeout for support, resources and education. Dinner, and on...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Purpose of Meeting

Celebrating you and wherever you are on your quit journey! 

Come join us on the evening of the Great American Smokeout for support, resources and education. 

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Baby Builders

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a building program just for babies and toddlers.  Young children will be able to enjoy building with duplos, and other large blocks.  This event is sponsored ...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for a building program just for babies and toddlers.  Young children will be able to enjoy building with duplos, and other large blocks.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

A Pirate's Life for Me

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Set sail on an adventure to recover Pirate Luca's wrongfully gained treasure -- and learn pirate skills along the way!  First we will dress like pirates with eyepatches, tempo...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Movement
Required
Seats Remaining: 63
Event Details:

Set sail on an adventure to recover Pirate Luca's wrongfully gained treasure -- and learn pirate skills along the way!  First we will dress like pirates with eyepatches, temporary tattoos, and bandanas.  Next we will create our very own

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pirates of New England

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Pirate historian Luca Rebussini will present on real New England pirates and privateers. Topics discussed during this presentation will include why people became pirates, how pirat...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 91
Event Details:

Pirate historian Luca Rebussini will present on real New England pirates and privateers.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Play Pals

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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 inclu...

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.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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. For kids age 0-6 (...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
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 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library.To get all of the Yo...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

City of Middletown: Lobby Outreach

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lobby at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community.&nb...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

Early Closing

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Russell Library

Russell Library will close at 5pm for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Russell Library
Description:

Russell Library will close at 5pm for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving

All Day
Russell Library

Russell Library will be closed for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Russell Library
Description:

Russell Library will be closed for the holiday.

Construction Closing

All Day
Russell Library

Russell Library will be closed while new carpeting is installed in the lobby.

Closing
Branches:
Russell Library
Description:

Russell Library will be closed while new carpeting is installed in the lobby.

Construction Closing

All Day
Russell Library

Russell Library will be closed while new carpeting is installed in the lobby.

Closing
Branches:
Russell Library
Description:

Russell Library will be closed while new carpeting is installed in the lobby.

Construction Closing

All Day
Russell Library

Russell Library will be closed while new carpeting is installed in the lobby.

Closing
Branches:
Russell Library
Description:

Russell Library will be closed while new carpeting is installed in the lobby.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Play Pals

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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 inclu...

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, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
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. 

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, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library.To get all of the Yo...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.