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Movie Monday

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone

Join us for Movie Monday! We'll be serving popcorn and showing the new Lilo & Stitch movie, which is PG and a run time of 1 hour and 47 minutes.  Join us!

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

Join us for Movie Monday! We'll be serving popcorn and showing the new Lilo & Stitch movie, which is PG and a run time of 1 hour and 47 minutes.  Join us!

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 30, 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. 

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

Family Bingo

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults

Families with children are welcome to join us to play classic BINGO and win books and small prizes. Recommended for ages 4-12. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families with children are welcome to join us to play classic BINGO and win books and small prizes. Recommended for ages 4-12. 

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

Dance with US!

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults

Come move and groove with us in an all ages dance class! Learn some basic moves, put them together, and dance freestyle! No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothes. Siblings and caregivers are encouraged to participate

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

Come move and groove with us in an all ages dance class! Learn some basic moves, put them together, and dance freestyle! No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothes. Siblings and caregivers are encouraged to participate

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

Big Block Party

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Families can drop in to the Activity Room to play with our life size Lincoln Logs and Jumbo Blue Blocks from 10:00-4:00! Other building blocks and toys will be available for free play as well.  

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

Families can drop in to the Activity Room to play with our life size Lincoln Logs and Jumbo Blue Blocks from 10:00-4:00! Other building blocks and toys will be available for free play as well.  

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

Yoga for Littles

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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.

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 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. 

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
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

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

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

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

Dance with Me

Friday, January 9, 2026 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!

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

Drop in Crafts for Kids: Make a Paper Snowflake

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make a classic paper snowflake.  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 a classic paper snowflake.  Available while supplies last.

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 10, 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
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
This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 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. 

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
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

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

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

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. 

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
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

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

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

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.

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.

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
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
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. 

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
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

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

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.