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Play Pals

Monday, April 28, 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, April 29, 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. 

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

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, April 30, 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
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 30, 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
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, May 1, 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.

Dance with Me

Friday, May 2, 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.

Turtle Talk by Meigs Nature Center

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Travel Turtle program. Details forthcoming. Co-sponsored by Friends of Pameacha Pond-Long Hill Brook, Inc.. 

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Travel Turtle program. Details forthcoming. 

Co-sponsored by Friends of Pameacha Pond-Long Hill Brook, Inc.. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

May the Fourth Be With You Craft Drop in

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids are welcome to drop in to the Activity Room and join us for Star Wars crafts.

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

Kids are welcome to drop in to the Activity Room and join us for Star Wars crafts.

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Dungeons and Dragons in the Library

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Young Adults
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons in the Library IS BACK! Join us to create characters, learn the rules, and team up for a fun, new campaign!Beginners and those who are somewhat familiar with D...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons in the Library IS BACK! Join us to create characters, learn the rules, and team up for a fun, new campaign!

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

Play Pals

Monday, May 5, 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, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Performance
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Fables & Frolic

Wednesday, May 7, 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.

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive (Online)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-acceptin...

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

What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? 

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

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, May 7, 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
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, May 7, 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
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, May 8, 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 "Adults" group.

Books and Brews

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

Our title is Crying In H Mart by by Michelle Zauner .Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.Questions? E-mail Chris...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Our title is Crying In H Mart by by Michelle Zauner .

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.

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

Mini Movers

Friday, May 9, 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.This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Libra...

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.

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

Yoga for Littles

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
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-theme...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Play & Movement
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Play Pals

Monday, May 12, 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, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Performance
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Fables & Frolic

Wednesday, May 14, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, May 14, 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
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.