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Homework Help Center

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Drop in 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 wor...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Play Pals

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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 inclu...

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.

New Year Vision Boards

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adults
Event Details:

New year, new mindset! Join Russell Library and Rushford to set goals and use craft materials to create a vision board for the future!Snacks and all materials will be provided. Thi...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

New year, new mindset! Join Russell Library and Rushford to set goals and use craft materials to create a vision board for the future!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books and Brews: Ooona Out Of Order by Margarita Montimore

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our title is Ooona Out Of Order by Margarita Montimore.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Stubborn Beauty Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.Questions? E-mail...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Our title is Ooona Out Of Order by Margarita Montimore.

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

Join us at Stubborn Beauty Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Dance with Me

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us to move, groove, and get our wiggles out! Our librarian will lead young dancers through some steps, use props, and have plenty of time for free dance and imagination. We wi...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Play & Movement
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Join us to move, groove, and get our wiggles out! Our librarian will lead young dancers through some steps, use props, and have plenty of time for free dance and imagination. We will use a variety of dance styles-- no experience is required!

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Celebration

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Performance, Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us for our first ever Imagination Library Party where you can meet and take family photos with Bluey, dance to music, and make fun crafts! Plus, if you haven’t already, you ca...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Performance, Play & Movement
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for our first ever Imagination Library Party where you can meet and take family photos with Bluey, dance to music, and make fun crafts!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Russell Library Lobby Reopening Reception

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lobby at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for an informal celebration of the reopening of our Lobby, which we recently refreshed with new carpeting, a new service desk, café tables and chairs, a fresh coat of paint...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for an informal celebration of the reopening of our Lobby, which we recently refreshed with new carpeting, a new service desk, café tables and chairs, a fresh coat of paint and other cozy touches. Light refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Russell Library Company Mid-Year Meeting

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Mid-year business meeting of the Russell Library Company.

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Mid-year business meeting of the Russell Library Company.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Play Pals

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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 inclu...

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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, January 14, 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...

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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Fables & Frolic

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library.To get all of the Yo...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

City of Middletown: Lobby Outreach

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lobby at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community.&nb...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Alphabet Academy: Letter P

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly alphabet story time for children ages 3-6 and a caregiver.  Each week, children will listen to stories and participate in crafts and activities for the le...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly alphabet story time for children ages 3-6 and a caregiver.  Each week, children will listen to stories and participate in crafts and activities for the letter of the week.  We will start with the letter A on Septembe

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

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Drop in 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 wor...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in 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.

The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune (Online)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Russell Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere B...

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

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Play Pals

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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 inclu...

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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Mini Movers

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for music and movement with your child.  We'll use bean bags, scarves and shakers to move to the music.For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.This event is sponsor...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Play & Movement, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for music and movement with your child.  We'll use bean bags, scarves and shakers to move to the music.

For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Winter Wonderland Storytime

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a Winter Wonderland of stories, songs and crafts.

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a Winter Wonderland of stories, songs and crafts.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop in Doodle Art Afternoon

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Drop in to the Children's Activity Room between 2-4pm at the Russell Library for a relaxing afternoon of doodling fun. Check out our wide range of drawing books from manga characte...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in to the Children's Activity Room between 2-4pm at the Russell Library for a relaxing afternoon of doodling fun. Check out our wide range of drawing books from manga characters to horses, and everything in between!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Russell Library

Russell Library will be closed for the holiday.

Closing
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, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Russell Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Fables & Frolic

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library.To get all of the Yo...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.