This event is in the "Adults" group How to Know a Person (Online) Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue How to Know a Person (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Tutoring by Wesleyan University Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.
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. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Russell Library Company Mid-Year Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Everyone 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Fables & Frolic Wednesday, January 14, 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 Jan 14 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 National Radon Action Month Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults January is National Radon Action Month (NRAM). The purpose of this program is to increase the public’s awareness of radon and to promote radon testing. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed National Radon Action Month 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Registration Required Event Details: January is National Radon Action Month (NRAM). The purpose of this program is to increase the public’s awareness of radon and to promote radon testing.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Tutoring by Wesleyan University Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, January 15, 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 Jan 15 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 Mini Movers Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement, Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Join us for music and movement with your child. We'll use bean bags, scarves and shakers to move to the music.Most appropriate for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jan 16 2026 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 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for music and movement with your child. We'll use bean bags, scarves and shakers to move to the music.Most appropriate for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All Day Russell Library Russell Library will be closed for the holiday. Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King, Jr. 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, January 20, 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 Jan 20 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 The Connection Cure (Online) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue The Connection Cure (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Tutoring by Wesleyan University Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.
This event is in the "Adults" group Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 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 Jan 20 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, January 21, 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 Jan 21 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Tutoring by Wesleyan University Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room 2 at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, January 22, 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 Jan 22 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 Baby Builders Friday, January 23, 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 Jan 23 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 Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 1) Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 1) 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 2) Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 2) 11:00am–12:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement 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 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 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Cancelled 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 Play Pals Monday, January 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 Jan 26 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, January 27, 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 Jan 27 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Tutoring by Wesleyan University Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room 3 at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Fables & Frolic Wednesday, January 28, 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 Jan 28 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.
