This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group The Symphony Goes to the Zoo Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature, Performance Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults The New Haven Symphony Orchestra partners with the Beardsley Zoo for a family concert. This concert features live animals from the Beardsley Zoo and real musicians with instruments from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed The Symphony Goes to the Zoo 12:00pm–1:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Program Type: Nature, Performance Event Details: The New Haven Symphony Orchestra partners with the Beardsley Zoo for a family concert. This concert features live animals from the Beardsley Zoo and real musicians with instruments from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, April 16, 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 Apr 16 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Art Academy with Author/Illustrator Barbara McClintock Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Storytime Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Everyone Award-willing author/illustrator Barbara McClintock will be reading some of her works and conducting a brief artist's workshop. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Art Academy with Author/Illustrator Barbara McClintock 10:30am–11:30am Children, Young Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Storytime Event Details: Award-willing author/illustrator Barbara McClintock will be reading some of her works and conducting a brief artist's workshop.
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. 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 18 2026 Sat All About Axolotls 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone 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 "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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Hang with the Chicks Saturday, April 18, 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, March 24th, 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 Apr 18 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, March 24th, 2026.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Monday, April 20, 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 Apr 20 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
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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, April 21, 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 Apr 21 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 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Fables & Frolic Wednesday, April 22, 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 Apr 22 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 "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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, April 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 Apr 23 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Friday Family Storytime and Craft Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool 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 Apr 24 2026 Fri Friday Family Storytime and Craft 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. 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 Safe Haven: Body Boundaries Story Time Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Safe Haven is a Social Emotional Learning program that introduces children to concepts of personal space, trusting their instincts, safe choices & places, and trusted adults in a fun, empowering way. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Safe Haven: Body Boundaries Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Safe Haven is a Social Emotional Learning program that introduces children to concepts of personal space, trusting their instincts, safe choices & places, and trusted adults in a fun, empowering way.
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, April 25, 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, March 24th, 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 Apr 25 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, March 24th, 2026.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Wesleyan Jazz Faculty Concert Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Performance Age Group: Everyone These outstanding musicians and teachers from Wesleyan University’s Music Department will perform together in various combinations as the featured artists of the 23rd annual Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra Weekend. Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Wesleyan Jazz Faculty Concert 7:00pm–8:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: These outstanding musicians and teachers from Wesleyan University’s Music Department will perform together in various combinations as the featured artists of the 23rd annual Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra Weekend.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Monday, April 27, 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 Apr 27 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
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, April 28, 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 Apr 28 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, April 29, 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 Apr 29 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, April 30, 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 Apr 30 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, 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Best-Selling Author Jason Reynolds (Online) Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Best-Selling Author Jason Reynolds (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Baby Builders Friday, May 1, 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 May 1 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.
