This event is in the "Adults" group. Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner (Online) Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Event Details: You’re invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspir... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: You’re invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspiring readers toward self-discovery for decades.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Play Pals Thursday, March 27, 2025 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... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Mar 27 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, March 27, 2025 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 This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 27 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 Required Seats Remaining: 31 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. Middletown Government Participation Guide Launch Event Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Learn about the new Middletown Government Participation Guide and discover ways to engage with local government. Mayor Ben Florsheim will join us, and dinner will be served. C... Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Middletown Government Participation Guide Launch Event 6:00pm - 7:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Learn about the new Middletown Government Participation Guide and discover ways to engage with local government. Mayor Ben Florsheim will join us, and dinner will be served.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Book Sale Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Friends of Russell Library Book SaleFriday, March 28th, 9am-5pmSaturday, March 29th, 9am-5pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 28 2025 Fri Book Sale 9:00am - 5:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Friends of Russell Library Book SaleFriday, March 28th, 9am-5pmSaturday, March 29th, 9am-5pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Book Sale Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Friends of Russell Library Book SaleFriday, March 28th, 9am-5pmSaturday, March 29th, 9am-5pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 29 2025 Sat Book Sale 9:00am - 5:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Friends of Russell Library Book SaleFriday, March 28th, 9am-5pmSaturday, March 29th, 9am-5pm
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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Hang with the Chicks Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Event Details: Meet our new baby chicks! Rent the Egg's Hatch the Chicken program is partnering with Russell Library to help us incubate and then hatch chicken eggs. The eggs will be delivered on... 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 29 2025 Sat Hang with the Chicks 10:30am - 11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Nature Event Details: Meet our new baby chicks! Rent the Egg's Hatch the Chicken program is partnering with Russell Library to help us incubate and then hatch chicken eggs. The eggs will be delivered on Wednesday March 5th, 2025.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Auditions: East Haddam Stage Company Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Event Details: AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENTThe East Haddam Stage Company will be holding general auditions, by appointment, for three upcoming projects.Looking for girls, boys, and teens ages 8-18, and ... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 29 2025 Sat Auditions: East Haddam Stage Company 2:00pm - 5:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENTThe East Haddam Stage Company will be holding general auditions, by appointment, for three upcoming projects.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group. DIY Plant Pots Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm The Space at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adults Event Details: Spring is starting to appear...get ready by creating your own planter pots! We will use recycled materials and art supplies to customize our own mini pots that can be used in your ... Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Mar 29 2025 Sat DIY Plant Pots 3:30pm - 4:30pm Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: The Space Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Spring is starting to appear...get ready by creating your own planter pots! We will use recycled materials and art supplies to customize our own mini pots that can be used in your garden, yard, or an indoor spot of your choosing.
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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Hang with the Chicks Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Event Details: Meet our new baby chicks! Rent the Egg's Hatch the Chicken program is partnering with Russell Library to help us incubate and then hatch chicken eggs. The eggs will be delivered on... 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 29 2025 Sat Hang with the Chicks 3:30pm - 4:30pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Nature Event Details: Meet our new baby chicks! Rent the Egg's Hatch the Chicken program is partnering with Russell Library to help us incubate and then hatch chicken eggs. The eggs will be delivered on Wednesday March 5th, 2025.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. "Spring Flowers" Concert by New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Event Details: Spring is here! Seasons and nature played an important role in traditional Chinese arts and poetry. Come see New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative in this spr... Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 30 2025 Sun "Spring Flowers" Concert by New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative 2:30pm - 3:30pm Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Spring is here! Seasons and nature played an important role in traditional Chinese arts and poetry. Come see New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative in this spring-themed program and hear how nature is incorporated in tradition
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Play Pals Monday, March 31, 2025 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... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Mar 31 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, April 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Performance 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. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 1 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: Performance 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, April 2, 2025 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 This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Apr 2 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 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Homework Help Center Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults Event Details: Sign up on 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 ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Homework Help Center 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Sign up on Wednesdays during this school year between 5pm-7pm for FREE help on homework assignments.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Homework Help Center Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults Event Details: Sign up on 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 ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Homework Help Center 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Sign up on Wednesdays during this school year between 5pm-7pm for FREE help on homework assignments.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Play Pals Thursday, April 3, 2025 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... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Apr 3 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dance with Me Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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 wi... Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 4 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 Required Seats Remaining: 79 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Yoga for Littles Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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-theme... Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 5 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 Required Seats Remaining: 45 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 "Everyone" group. Russell Library 149th Birthday Celebration Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Lobby at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Event Details: The Russell Library is celebrating our 149th birthday! Join us for free cake, bestselling book giveaways, a family friendly photo op with Bluey’s sister Bingo, a Memory Box unveili... Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Russell Library 149th Birthday Celebration 10:30am - 12:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: The Russell Library is celebrating our 149th birthday!
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dance Party for Russell Library's 149th Birthday Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Everyone Event Details: In honor of Russell Library's birthday, come join a dance party with Bingo from the popular Bluey children's series. Dance and take photos with Bingo, grab some birthday cake from ... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Dance Party for Russell Library's 149th Birthday 11:30am - 12:30pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: In honor of Russell Library's birthday, come join a dance party with Bingo from the popular Bluey children's series.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Play Pals Monday, April 7, 2025 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... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Apr 7 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, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Performance 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. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 8 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: Performance 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 "Everyone" group. The Stories, Science, and History of Trees (Online) Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant ... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue The Stories, Science, and History of Trees (Online) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees
