This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Play Pals Monday, April 14, 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... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Apr 14 2025 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 "Children" group. The Safety PAWtrol: Dog Safety with the CT Humane Society Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other Age Group: Children Event Details: Children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us for this interactive and informative program with the CT Humane Society. Kids will learn how to be safe around dogs, read dog body l... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon The Safety PAWtrol: Dog Safety with the CT Humane Society 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other Required Seats Remaining: 70 Event Details: Children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us for this interactive and informative program with the CT Humane Society.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Explore the Ocean with Mystic Aquarium Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Event Details: Families are welcome to join us in the Hubbard Room for a visit from the Mystic Aquarium Touch Tank! Educators will bring an assortment of live invertebrates such as lobsters... 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue Explore the Ocean with Mystic Aquarium 10:30am - 11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other Required Seats Remaining: 91 Event Details: Families are welcome to join us in the Hubbard Room for a visit from the Mystic Aquarium Touch Tank!
This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Crochet for Beginners Tuesday, April 15, 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... Cancelled This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Cancelled Crochet for Beginners 6:00pm - 7:30pm Young Adults, Adults 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 "Adults" group. Russell Library BOT Meeting Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Russell Library BOT Meeting 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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 "Everyone" group. Dance with US! Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Everyone Event Details: Come dance with us at Russell Library! This all ages movement-based activity will include various dance styles, music genres, and props! We will stretch and learn some basic moves ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Dance with US! 10:00am - 11:00am Children, Young Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Everyone Program Type: Play & Movement Required Seats Remaining: 57 Event Details: Come dance with us at Russell Library! This all ages movement-based activity will include various dance styles, music genres, and props! We will stretch and learn some basic moves before putting it all together at the end for a fun routine.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Play Pals Thursday, April 17, 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... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Apr 17 2025 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Yoga for Littles Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement, Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Event Details: Get those brains calm and those bodies moving! We focus on mindfulness and movement in this yoga session for kids and caregivers. Our certified yoga instructor, Rikki Alrutz, leads... 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 2025 Fri Yoga for Littles 11:00am - 11:45am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Program Type: Play & Movement, Storytime Event Details: Get those brains calm and those bodies moving! We focus on mindfulness and movement in this yoga session for kids and caregivers. Our certified yoga instructor, Rikki Alrutz, leads children in a story-based yoga adventure.
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. Family Movie: Moana 2! Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Event Details: Join us for a family movie! We will be showing Moana 2 for all ages and serving up popcorn to complete the movie-going experience.This film is rated PG and is 1 hour and 40 minutes... Required 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 2025 Fri Family Movie: Moana 2! 2:30pm - 4:00pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 79 Event Details: Join us for a family movie! We will be showing Moana 2 for all ages and serving up popcorn to complete the movie-going experience.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Science Saturday: Young Explorers Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Event Details: Inspire wonder and Ignite curiosity at Science Saturday! This program explores big ideas in science using hands-on experiments, spectacular demonstrations, and plenty of live music... Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Science Saturday: Young Explorers 10:30am - 11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement Required Seats Remaining: 92 Event Details: Inspire wonder and Ignite curiosity at Science Saturday! This program explores big ideas in science using hands-on experiments, spectacular demonstrations, and plenty of live music and body movement to keep all learners engaged and excited.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Science Saturday: Next Level Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation Age Group: Children, Young Adults Event Details: Calling all kids ages 8-14! Join us for a new session of our popular Science Saturday program designed just for you. This program is all about getting hands-on with amazi... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Science Saturday: Next Level 12:00pm - 1:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 45 Event Details: Calling all kids ages 8-14! Join us for a new session of our popular Science Saturday program designed just for you.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Play Pals Monday, April 21, 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... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Apr 21 2025 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 "Adults" group. Wordsmith and Wonder: Author Jodi Picoult (Online) Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Event Details: Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name. In 1581, Emilia Bassano... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Wordsmith and Wonder: Author Jodi Picoult (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel,
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 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: Performance 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 23, 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 This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Apr 23 2025 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 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Homework Help Center Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults Event Details: Sign up on 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 ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Homework Help Center 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Sign up on Wednesdays during this school year between 5pm-7pm for FREE help on homework assignments.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Homework Help Center Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults Event Details: Sign up on 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 ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Homework Help Center 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Sign up on 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, April 24, 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... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Apr 24 2025 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 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Event Details: Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month. The group meets on last Thursday of the month (o... Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 24 2025 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 Required Seats Remaining: 31 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. Writing Action, Adventure, Suspense (Online) Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with u... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Writing Action, Adventure, Suspense (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Mini Movers Friday, April 25, 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 This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Mini Movers 10:30am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool 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 "Everyone" group. Be A Friend: Learn About the Friends of Russell Library Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm Lobby at Russell Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Stop by the table in the Lobby of the library and learn about the Friends of Russell Library. Since 1983, the Friends have advocated and raised funds for our library, allowing for ... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Be A Friend: Learn About the Friends of Russell Library 9:00am - 2:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Stop by the table in the Lobby of the library and learn about the Friends of Russell Library.
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. Celebrate Chinese Culture with Phoenix Performing Arts Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults Event Details: All ages are welcome to join us for a celebration of Chinese culture, song and dance presented by Phoenix Performing Arts of CT. 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 26 2025 Sat Celebrate Chinese Culture with Phoenix Performing Arts 10:30am - 11:30am 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: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 78 Event Details: All ages are welcome to join us for a celebration of Chinese culture, song and dance presented by Phoenix Performing Arts of CT.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cine-Crafting Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Event Details: If you're looking for a relaxing afternoon or just want to get out of your house, come join us to watch a movie, eat some snacks, and work on a craft project. You can bring your ow... This event is in the "Young Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Cine-Crafting 2:00pm - 4:30pm Young Adults, Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation Event Details: If you're looking for a relaxing afternoon or just want to get out of your house, come join us to watch a movie, eat some snacks, and work on a craft project.
