Presidents' Day All Day Russell Library Russell Library will be closed for the holiday. Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Presidents' Day All Day Branches: Russell Library Description: Russell Library will be closed for the holiday.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, February 17, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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 Fables & Frolic Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Fables & Frolic 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome.
QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Purpose of Meeting: QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people are trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver hel... Feb 18 2026 Wed QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer 4:30pm–6:30pm Meeting Room reservations are private and not considered library-sponsored events. Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Purpose of Meeting QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement Event Details: Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Young Adult Arts + Crafts Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm The Space at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Young Adults Stop by and get creative with us! We will have a variety of crafting materials available or bring your own project in progress! Materials may include: beads, crochet equipment, drawing supplies. Snacks will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Young Adult Arts + Crafts 6:00pm–7:00pm Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: The Space Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Stop by and get creative with us! We will have a variety of crafting materials available or bring your own project in progress! Materials may include: beads, crochet equipment, drawing supplies. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Baby Builders Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Join us for a morning of building with blocks, just for babies and toddlers. Young children will be able to enjoy building with duplos, and other large blocks. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Baby Builders 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Play & Movement Event Details: Join us for a morning of building with blocks, just for babies and toddlers. Young children will be able to enjoy building with duplos, and other large blocks.
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 Community Book Fair Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Off Site Program Type: Other Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Join Russell Library at Wesleyan University's Beckham Hall (45 Wyllys Ave., Middletown) for a community book fair celebrating diversity in children's literature. View Details Offsite Event 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 Feb 21 2026 Sat Community Book Fair 10:00am–3:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Join Russell Library at Wesleyan University's Beckham Hall (45 Wyllys Ave., Middletown) for a community book fair celebrating diversity in children's literature.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Yoga for Littles Saturday, February 21, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Yoga for Littles 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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 "Everyone" group dArK oXyGen Sonic Dance at the Wesleyan Center for the Arts Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Off Site Program Type: Performance Age Group: Everyone dArK oXyGen is a sonic dance exploring choreographies of breath. The title refers to the recent discovery of oxygen production in the deep ocean where no sunlight can reach (thus photosynthesis cannot take place). Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 21 2026 Sat dArK oXyGen Sonic Dance at the Wesleyan Center for the Arts 2:00pm–3:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: dArK oXyGen is a sonic dance exploring choreographies of breath. The title refers to the recent discovery of oxygen production in the deep ocean where no sunlight can reach (thus photosynthesis cannot take place).
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, February 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 Feb 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 "Everyone" group dArK oXyGen Sonic Dance at the Wesleyan Center for the Arts Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Performance Age Group: Everyone dArK oXyGen is a sonic dance exploring choreographies of breath. The title refers to the recent discovery of oxygen production in the deep ocean where no sunlight can reach (thus photosynthesis cannot take place). Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 21 2026 Sat dArK oXyGen Sonic Dance at the Wesleyan Center for the Arts 7:00pm–8:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: dArK oXyGen is a sonic dance exploring choreographies of breath. The title refers to the recent discovery of oxygen production in the deep ocean where no sunlight can reach (thus photosynthesis cannot take place).
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement Event Details: Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative
Middlesex Health Cancer Center Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am Lobby at Russell Library Purpose of Meeting: Getting regular cancer screenings can help find cancers early, when treatment is likely to work best. Middlesex Health Cancer Center will be in the lobby of Russell Library to shar... Feb 24 2026 Tue Middlesex Health Cancer Center 9:30am–11:30am Meeting Room reservations are private and not considered library-sponsored events. Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Lobby Purpose of Meeting Getting regular cancer screenings can help find cancers early, when treatment is likely to work best.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, February 24, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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 "Adults" group Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum (Online) Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
This event is in the "Adults" group Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room 3 at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Fables & Frolic Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Fables & Frolic 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement Event Details: Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative
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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Friday Family Storytime and Craft Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement 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. After stories and songs, we will do a craft based on the books we read together! View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Friday Family Storytime and Craft 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement 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. After stories and songs, we will do a craft based on the books we read together!
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Hang with the Chicks Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults 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, February 3rd, 2026. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Hang with the Chicks 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults 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, February 3rd, 2026.
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, February 28, 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. 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 Feb 28 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–5:00pm 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. 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 This event is in the "Young Adults" group Hang with the Chicks Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults 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, February 3rd, 2026. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Hang with the Chicks 3:30pm–4:30pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults 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, February 3rd, 2026.
