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Be A Friend: Learn About the Friends of Russell Library

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Russell Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop by the Friends table in the Lobby to learn how you can help support the Russell Library's mission to empower people to grow, connect, strive and thrive.

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Stop by the Friends table in the Lobby to learn how you can help support the Russell Library's mission to empower people to grow, connect, strive and thrive.

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 "Everyone" group

Russell Library Company Mid-Year Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Mid-year meeting of the Russell Library Company.

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Mid-year meeting of the Russell Library Company.

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 "Everyone" group

Be A Friend: Learn About the Friends of Russell Library

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Russell Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop by the Friends table in the Lobby to learn how you can help support the Russell Library's mission to empower people to grow, connect, strive and thrive.

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Stop by the Friends table in the Lobby to learn how you can help support the Russell Library's mission to empower people to grow, connect, strive and thrive.

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

Xen's Critters Cute and Cuddly Animals

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone

Xen's Critters are BACK with their cute and cuddly animals for Take Your Child to the Library Day 2026! Various animals will be available to look at, pet, and ask questions about! All ages are welcome

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

Xen's Critters are BACK with their cute and cuddly animals for Take Your Child to the Library Day 2026! Various animals will be available to look at, pet, and ask questions about! All ages are welcome

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Be A Friend: Learn About the Friends of Russell Library

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Russell Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop by the Friends table in the Lobby to learn how you can help support the Russell Library's mission to empower people to grow, connect, strive and thrive.

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Stop by the Friends table in the Lobby to learn how you can help support the Russell Library's mission to empower people to grow, connect, strive and thrive.

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

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
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 "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

All About Axolotls

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone

Like axolotls? Or want to know what they even are? The Amphibian and Reptile Center will be bringing live axolotls to the Hubbard Room for a special Axolotl Spring Break. Learn around about them, and meet some in person. 

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Nature
Event Details:

Like axolotls? Or want to know what they even are? The Amphibian and Reptile Center will be bringing live axolotls to the Hubbard Room for a special Axolotl Spring Break. Learn around about them, and meet some in person. 

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

The Lucky Husky: UConn Storytime with a Special Furry Guest

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone

Join us for a special storytime featuring Bethany O'Brien, author of the picture book series about Jonathon the UConn Husky and a very special furry guest. O'Brien will read The Lucky Husky, her first book in the series.

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

Join us for a special storytime featuring Bethany O'Brien, author of the picture book series about Jonathon the UConn Husky and a very special furry guest. O'Brien will read The Lucky Husky, her first book in the series.

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, June 27, 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. 

 

 

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.