This event is in the "Adults" group Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 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 May 19 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, May 20, 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 May 20 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, May 21, 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 May 21 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
Memorial Day All Day Russell Library Russell Library will be closed for the holiday. Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial 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 Outdoor Family Storytime Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am South Lawn 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 May 26 2026 Tue Outdoor Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: South Lawn 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, May 28, 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 May 28 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 "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery! Thursday, May 28, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 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 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 Friday Family Storytime and Craft Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool 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. After stories and songs, we will do a craft based on the books we read together! View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group May 29 2026 Fri Friday Family Storytime and Craft 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. After stories and songs, we will do a craft based on the books we read together!
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, May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm 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. Drop-in, no registration required. 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 May 30 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–4:45pm 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. Drop-in, no registration required.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Monday, June 1, 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 Jun 1 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 Outdoor Family Storytime Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am South Lawn 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 Jun 2 2026 Tue Outdoor Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: South Lawn 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 Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts (Online) Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, June 4, 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 Jun 4 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 This event is in the "Children" group Yoga for Littles Saturday, June 6, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Yoga for Littles 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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 "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, June 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm 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. Drop-in, no registration required. 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 Jun 6 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–4:45pm 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. Drop-in, no registration required.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Monday, June 8, 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 Jun 8 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 Outdoor Family Storytime Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am South Lawn 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 Jun 9 2026 Tue Outdoor Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: South Lawn 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, June 11, 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 Jun 11 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 "Adults" group Books and Brews: The Lilac People Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Our June title is The Lilac People by Milo ToddCopies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT. Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Books and Brews: The Lilac People 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Our June title is The Lilac People by Milo ToddCopies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apocalyptic Mayhem with Matt Dinniman (Online) Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Apocalyptic Mayhem with Matt Dinniman (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers!
This event is in the "Everyone" group Book Sale Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, June 12th, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, June 13th, 9am-4:30pm View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 12 2026 Fri Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, June 12th, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, June 13th, 9am-4:30pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group Book Sale Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, June 12th, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, June 13th, 9am-4:30pm View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, June 12th, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, June 13th, 9am-4:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group America250: Preserving History—One Picture at a Time Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm Memory Box: Photos at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Do you own photos—past or present—that will show how Portland and Middletown used to look? Do you have family photos—old or recent—that will be as valuable to future generations as the oil portraits and daguerreotypes of yore? View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat America250: Preserving History—One Picture at a Time 9:30am–12:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Memory Box: Photos Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Do you own photos—past or present—that will show how Portland and Middletown used to look? Do you have family photos—old or recent—that will be as valuable to future generations as the oil portraits and daguerreotypes of yore?
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 1) Saturday, June 13, 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 Jun 13 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.
