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Homework Help Center

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults
:

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

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, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults
:

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

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.

Petting Zoo with Furry Scaly Friends

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Lawn at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
:

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a free petting zoo. Step right up and experience the wonder of dozens of animals in their play pens, eagerly awaiting your love and attention!

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: South Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a free petting zoo. Step right up and experience the wonder of dozens of animals in their play pens, eagerly awaiting your love and attention!

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

Concert: Abe Ovadia & Ralph Lalama Duo (Standards Duo)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
:

This performance will be an intimate afternoon of classic jazz standards, reimagined through the chemistry of a guitar and tenor saxophone duo.

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

This performance will be an intimate afternoon of classic jazz standards, reimagined through the chemistry of a guitar and tenor saxophone duo.

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, June 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
:

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 Monday May 20th, 2025.

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 Monday May 20th, 2025.

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

Science Saturday: Next Level

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature, Performance, Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults
:

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

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 "Young Adults" group.

Beads and Bracelets

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adults
:

Join us for a relaxing beading and bracelet making hour! We will have a variety of materials (string, yarn, gimp, plastic beads, wooden beads, charms) for you to create friendship bracelets, keychains, and any number of things!

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing beading and bracelet making hour! We will have a variety of materials (string, yarn, gimp, plastic beads, wooden beads, charms) for you to create friendship bracelets, keychains, and any number of things!

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, June 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
:

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 Monday May 20th, 2025.

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 Monday May 20th, 2025.

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.

Summer Family Bingo

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
:

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

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library!

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

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

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library!

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.

Summer Family Bingo

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
:

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

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library!

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

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

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library!

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (Grades 9-12; Online)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Young Adults
:

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

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

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

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 "Everyone" group.

Family Folk Concert

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone
:

Join the Youth & Family Learning department for a morning of timeless music and fun. This family-friendly concert features a local Middletown singer and guitarist. All ages welcome.

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Event Details:

Join the Youth & Family Learning department for a morning of timeless music and fun. This family-friendly concert features a local Middletown singer and guitarist. All ages welcome.

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, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
:

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 Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.

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 Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.

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, July 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
:

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 Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.

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 Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.

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

Mystery!

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
:

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

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Hang with the Chicks

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
:

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 Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.

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 Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.

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, August 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
:

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 Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.

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 Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.

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

Mystery!

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
:

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

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

Mystery!

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
:

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

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

Mystery!

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
:

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

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

Mystery!

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
:

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

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

Mystery!

Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
:

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

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

Mystery!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
:

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

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

Mystery!

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
:

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

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.