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Play Pals

Thursday, February 12, 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

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

400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart (Online)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults

Feminist philosopher Dr.

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

Feminist philosopher Dr.

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

Mini Movers

Friday, February 13, 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.

Registration Required
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.

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

Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 1)

Saturday, February 14, 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.

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, February 14, 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.

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.

Presidents' 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

Play Pals

Monday, February 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

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, February 17, 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. 

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, February 17, 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.

Registration Required
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

Fables & Frolic

Wednesday, February 18, 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. 

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, February 18, 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.

Registration Required
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, February 19, 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

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, February 20, 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.  

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

Yoga for Littles

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Play & Movement
Registration Required
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, February 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

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, February 24, 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. 

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, February 24, 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.

Registration Required
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, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group

Fables & Frolic

Wednesday, February 25, 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. 

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, February 25, 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.

Registration Required
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, February 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

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, February 26, 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.

Registration Required
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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Hang with the Chicks

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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, February 3rd, 2026.

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, February 3rd, 2026.

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, February 28, 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, February 3rd, 2026.

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, February 3rd, 2026.