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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: 38
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 "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of crochet or bring a work in progress to put some time into. All levels are welcome, but the focus will be on beginners and those new to crochet entirely. Th...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of crochet or bring a work in progress to put some time into. All levels are welcome, but the focus will be on beginners and those new to crochet entirely. This will take place in the Teen Area aka The Space!

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: 52
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: 60
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 "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: 36
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 "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 "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery!

Thursday, April 24, 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
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "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: 75
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 "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cine-Crafting

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Event Details:

If you're looking for a relaxing afternoon or just want to get out of your house, come join us to watch a movie, eat some snacks, and work on a craft project. You can bring your ow...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Event Details:

If you're looking for a relaxing afternoon or just want to get out of your house, come join us to watch a movie, eat some snacks, and work on a craft project.

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

Bobby Sanabria and Ascensión

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Led by multiple Grammy Award-nominated drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, and educator Bobby Sanabria, his ensemble Ascensión has been critically-acclaimed for its Pan-Lat...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Led by multiple Grammy Award-nominated drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, and educator Bobby Sanabria, his ensemble Ascensión has been critically-acclaimed for its Pan-Latino approach to Latin jazz.

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 "Young Adults" group.

Dungeons and Dragons in the Library

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Young Adults
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons in the Library IS BACK! Join us to create characters, learn the rules, and team up for a fun, new campaign!Beginners and those who are somewhat familiar with D...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons in the Library IS BACK! Join us to create characters, learn the rules, and team up for a fun, new campaign!

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

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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.

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, May 14, 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, May 14, 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 "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of crochet or bring a work in progress to put some time into. All levels are welcome, but the focus will be on beginners and those new to crochet entirely. Th...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of crochet or bring a work in progress to put some time into. All levels are welcome, but the focus will be on beginners and those new to crochet entirely. This will take place in the Teen Area aka The Space!

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

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, May 21, 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, May 21, 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 "Young Adults" group.

Yoga for Young Adults

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement
Age Group:
Young Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some destressing yoga and stretching in The Space! Please wear comfortable clothes. Mats will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own mat or towel and w...

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

Join us for some destressing yoga and stretching in The Space! 

Please wear comfortable clothes. Mats will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own mat or towel and water bottle. 

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

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, May 28, 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.