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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. 

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

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, April 9, 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
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 9, 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
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.

Lego Night

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement, Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Drop in for Lego Night! Build what you want alone or with friends. This activity will take place in The Space

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

Drop in for Lego Night! Build what you want alone or with friends. 

This activity will take place in The Space

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

New Haven Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Discover the beloved African folktale of Anansi the Spider through an interactive jazz fusion experience.Featuring original music by New Haven composer Tyler Goldchain and dynamic ...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Discover the beloved African folktale of Anansi the Spider through an interactive jazz fusion experience.

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

Drop in Crafts for Kids: Origami Cranes

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make origami cranes or other animals.  Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make origami cranes or other animals.  Available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group.

The Safety PAWtrol: Dog Safety with the CT Humane Society

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature, Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us for this interactive and informative program with the CT Humane Society.  Kids will learn how to be safe around dogs, read dog body l...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 66
Event Details:

Children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us for this interactive and informative program with the CT Humane Society.

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

Explore the Ocean with Mystic Aquarium

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature, Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Families are welcome to join us in the Hubbard Room for a visit from the Mystic Aquarium Touch Tank!  Educators will bring an assortment of live invertebrates such as lobsters...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Families are welcome to join us in the Hubbard Room for a visit from the Mystic Aquarium Touch Tank!

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

Dance with US!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Come dance with us at Russell Library! This all ages movement-based activity will include various dance styles, music genres, and props! We will stretch and learn some basic moves ...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Play & Movement
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Come dance with us at Russell Library! This all ages movement-based activity will include various dance styles, music genres, and props! We will stretch and learn some basic moves before putting it all together at the end for a fun routine.

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

Yoga for Littles

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Get those brains calm and those bodies moving! We focus on mindfulness and movement in this yoga session for kids and caregivers. Our certified yoga instructor, Rikki Alrutz, leads...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Play & Movement, Storytime
Event Details:

Get those brains calm and those bodies moving! We focus on mindfulness and movement in this yoga session for kids and caregivers. Our certified yoga instructor, Rikki Alrutz, leads children in a story-based yoga adventure.

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.

Family Movie: Moana 2!

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a family movie! We will be showing Moana 2 for all ages and serving up popcorn to complete the movie-going experience.This film is rated PG and is 1 hour and 40 minutes...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Event Details:

Join us for a family movie! We will be showing Moana 2 for all ages and serving up popcorn to complete the movie-going experience.

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

Science Saturday: Young Explorers

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
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...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement
Required
Seats Remaining: 91
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.

Science Saturday: Next Level

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature, Performance, Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Calling all kids ages 8-14! Join us for a new session of our popular Science Saturday program designed just for you. This program is all about getting hands-on with amazi...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Calling all kids ages 8-14! Join us for a new session of our popular Science Saturday program designed just for you.

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 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. 

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

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, April 23, 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
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 23, 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
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Celebrate Chinese Culture with Phoenix Performing Arts

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
Event Details:

All ages are welcome to join us for a celebration of Chinese culture, song and dance presented by Phoenix Performing Arts of CT.  

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 77
Event Details:

All ages are welcome to join us for a celebration of Chinese culture, song and dance presented by Phoenix Performing Arts of CT.  

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 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. 

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

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, April 30, 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
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 30, 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
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Dance with Me

Friday, May 2, 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
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 "Children" group.

Turtle Talk by Meigs Nature Center

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Meet live Connecticut turtles! Learn about native turtles with the Meigs Point Nature Center from Hammonasset Beach State Park. Recommended for kids ages 5-12 and their families. D...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Meet live Connecticut turtles!

This event is in the "Children" group.

May the Fourth Be With You Craft Drop in

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids are welcome to drop in to the Activity Room and join us for Star Wars crafts.

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids are welcome to drop in to the Activity Room and join us for Star Wars crafts.

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Performance