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A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained (Online)

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Russell Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Nava...

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

Meet Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.

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

Yoga for Littles

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Science Saturday: Young Explorers

Saturday, November 9, 2024 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
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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, November 9, 2024 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...

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Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 "Adults" group.

Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica (En línea)

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

(Solamente en Español) - (Event ONLY in Spanish)Sintoniza una conversación especial con el autor más vendido del New York Times Javier Zamora mientras conversa con nosotros sobre s...

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

(Solamente en Español) - (Event ONLY in Spanish)

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.

Kitchen Ceili and Friends Concert

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Kitchen Ceili and Friends:  Traditional and Original Music from Ireland, North America, the British Isles and IndiaMembers of Kitchen Ceili perform a repertoire that includes ...

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Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Kitchen Ceili and Friends:  Traditional and Original Music from Ireland, North America, the British Isles and India

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Cookie Decorating

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Young Adults
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Feeling hungry? Either way, join us to decorate and eat some sweet treats! Allergy friendly options will be available.This activity is best for ages 12-22. T...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Feeling hungry? Either way, join us to decorate and eat some sweet treats! Allergy friendly options will be available.

This activity is best for ages 12-22. 

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

Play Pals

Monday, November 11, 2024 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn About The Science of Poop!

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature, Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the science of poop during this special visit with The Poop Museum!  Susie Maguire, poop expert, will answer some fascinating poop questions, such as...W...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Learn about the science of poop during this special visit with The Poop Museum!  Susie Maguire, poop expert, will answer some fascinating poop questions, such as...

Which animal does a poop dance?

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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. For kids age 0-6 (...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
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 "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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...

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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Fables & Frolic

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Alphabet Academy

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly alphabet story time for children ages 3-6 and a caregiver.  Each week, children will listen to stories and participate in crafts and activities for the le...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly alphabet story time for children ages 3-6 and a caregiver.  Each week, children will listen to stories and participate in crafts and activities for the letter of the week.  We will start with the letter A on Septembe

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

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Drop in 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 wor...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in 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, November 14, 2024 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.

Childhood Migration from Central America (Online)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Russell Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his awar...

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

Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.  

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

Indoor Stars with Wesleyan University's Space Dome

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature, Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn about space, planets, and constellations. 

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

Indoor Stars with Wesleyan University's Space Dome

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature, Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn about space, planets, and constellations. 

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

Indoor Stars with Wesleyan University's Space Dome

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature, Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn about space, planets, and constellations. 

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

Indoor Stars with Wesleyan University's Space Dome

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature, Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn about space, planets, and constellations. 

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

Dance with Me

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join our librarian to move and groove to the music! No experience is required-- grown ups are encouraged to participate, too!We will learn basic moves in different styles and jam t...

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 our librarian to move and groove to the music! No experience is required-- grown ups are encouraged to participate, too!

We will learn basic moves in different styles and jam to the music using props and our bodies.

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

Giving Thanks Story and Craft Hour

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Families with children ages 3 and up are welcome to join us for this seasonal story and craft session.  We will be sharing stories about kindness and giving thanks. Children w...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Families with children ages 3 and up are welcome to join us for this seasonal story and craft session.  We will be sharing stories about kindness and giving thanks. Children will then make a thankful tree to take home. 

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

The Treasures Within: Art Show Reception with Gary O'Neil

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Wangunk Elder Gary O'Neil has on display his art collection titled Comforts From Our Past, which contain pieces made out of wood and clay. Photos and pottery fired at Wesleyan Pott...

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Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Wangunk Elder Gary O'Neil has on display his art collection titled Comforts From Our Past, which contain pieces made out of wood and clay. Photos and pottery fired at Wesleyan Potters will also be on display. 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Intro to Cooking

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Space at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Young Adults
Event Details:

You're invited to join Chef Rachel at the Russell Library! Participants will learn basic knife skills and how to read a recipe as they prepare their own individualized Instant...

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

You're invited to join Chef Rachel at the Russell Library!