This event is in the "Adults" group Books and Brews: Atmosphere Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Our March title is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT. Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Books and Brews: Atmosphere 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Our March title is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.
This event is in the "Adults" group Journeys of Literary Magic (Online) Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Journeys of Literary Magic (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Concert - "A Celtic Celebration" by Wendy Kerner, Harpist Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults, Everyone A CELTIC CELEBRATION features renowned harpist Wendy Kerner performing the wonderful music of the Celtic people with heartfelt ballads, lively dance tunes, O’Carolan’s great airs, contemporary Irish songs, and beloved traditional tunes, which are Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Concert - "A Celtic Celebration" by Wendy Kerner, Harpist 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: A CELTIC CELEBRATION features renowned harpist Wendy Kerner performing the wonderful music of the Celtic people with heartfelt ballads, lively dance tunes, O’Carolan’s great airs, contemporary Irish songs, and beloved traditional tunes, which are
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, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm 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. Drop-in, no registration required. View Details 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 14 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–4:45pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone 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. Drop-in, no registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other
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, March 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm 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. Drop-in, no registration required. View Details 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 21 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–4:45pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone 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. Drop-in, no registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis (Online) Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 24 2026 Tue America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery! Thursday, March 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 26 2026 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 Registration Required 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 "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, March 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm 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. Drop-in, no registration required. View Details 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 28 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–4:45pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone 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. Drop-in, no registration required.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts (Online) Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. View Details This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Young Adults, Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.
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, April 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm 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. Drop-in, no registration required. View Details 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 Apr 4 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–4:45pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone 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. Drop-in, no registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Save A Life Naloxone Training Day Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults The Middletown Health Department is offering a FREE Naloxone Training to the public on Save A Life Naloxone Training Day! In this training, participants will learn:- Signs & symptoms of an opioid overdose. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Save A Life Naloxone Training Day 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Registration Required Event Details: The Middletown Health Department is offering a FREE Naloxone Training to the public on Save A Life Naloxone Training Day! In this training, participants will learn:- Signs & symptoms of an opioid overdose.
This event is in the "Adults" group "The Librarians" at Wesleyan's Ring Family Performing Arts Hall Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults In the documentary "The Librarians," librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and First Amendment rights.Free and open to the public. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu "The Librarians" at Wesleyan's Ring Family Performing Arts Hall 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Event Details: In the documentary "The Librarians," librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and First Amendment rights.Free and open to the public.
This event is in the "Adults" group Books and Brews: My Friends Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Our April title is My Friends by Fredrik Backman.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT. Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Books and Brews: My Friends 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Our April title is My Friends by Fredrik Backman.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.
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, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm 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. Drop-in, no registration required. View Details 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–4:45pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone 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. Drop-in, no registration required.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group An Evening With The Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Young Adults, Adults What really happens during a paranormal investigation, and what is often misunderstood? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat An Evening With The Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society 7:00pm–9:00pm Young Adults, Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Presentation Registration Required Event Details: What really happens during a paranormal investigation, and what is often misunderstood?
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 Movie Monday Monday, April 13, 2026 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 A Minecraft Movie, which is rated PG and has a run time of 1 hour and 41 minutes. Join us! View Details 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 Apr 13 2026 Mon Movie Monday 2:30pm–4:30pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone 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 A Minecraft Movie, which is rated PG and has a run time of 1 hour and 41 minutes. Join us!
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, April 14, 2026 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. Register Now Registration Required 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue Family Bingo 2:30pm–3:30pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults 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 "Adults" group Author Brad Taylor (Online) Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Author Brad Taylor (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling
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, April 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm 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. Drop-in, no registration required. View Details 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–4:45pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone 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. Drop-in, no registration required.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Financial Literacy Pop-Up Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am Lobby at Russell Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Stop by the library lobby and chat with a representative from Ellafi Federal Credit Union (formerly Seasons FCU). View Details This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Financial Literacy Pop-Up 9:00am–10:30am Young Adults, Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Stop by the library lobby and chat with a representative from Ellafi Federal Credit Union (formerly Seasons FCU).
This event is in the "Adults" group Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Miranda Cowley Heller (Online) Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Author Miranda Cowley Heller (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery! Thursday, April 30, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 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 Registration Required Event Details: Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month.
