This event is in the "Adults" group. City of Middletown: Lobby Outreach Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Lobby at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Event Details: Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community.&nb... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed City of Middletown: Lobby Outreach 12:00pm - 1:30pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Alphabet Academy Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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 This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed Alphabet Academy 2:00pm - 2:45pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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, February 5, 2025 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... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed Homework Help Center 5:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Young Adults 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, February 6, 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... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Feb 6 2025 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Lego Night Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm The Space at Russell Library Program Type: Play & Movement, Other Age Group: Children, Young Adults Event Details: Drop in for Lego Night! Build what you want alone or with friends. This activity will take place in The Space, but is for ages 8+ (small pieces are a choking hazard so please ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Lego Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: The Space Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Play & Movement, Other Event Details: Drop in for Lego Night! Build what you want alone or with friends. This activity will take place in The Space, but is for ages 8+ (small pieces are a choking hazard so please plan accordingly).
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dance with Me Friday, February 7, 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 This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 7 2025 Fri Dance with Me 10:30am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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. Yoga for Littles Saturday, February 8, 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 This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 8 2025 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 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. Drop in Valentine Card Decorating Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Activity Room at Russell Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Event Details: Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make a Valentine card for someone special. Available while supplies last. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Drop in Valentine Card Decorating 2:00pm - 4:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make a Valentine card for someone special. Available while supplies last.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Play Pals Monday, February 10, 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... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Feb 10 2025 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, February 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 11 2025 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective (Online) Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Event Details: You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, the hotly anticipated sequel to the best... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, the hotly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel Moon of the Crusted Snow.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Fables & Frolic Wednesday, February 12, 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 This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Feb 12 2025 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 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. City of Middletown: Lobby Outreach Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Lobby at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Event Details: Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community.&nb... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed City of Middletown: Lobby Outreach 12:00pm - 1:30pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Alphabet Academy Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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 This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Alphabet Academy 2:00pm - 2:45pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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, February 12, 2025 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... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Homework Help Center 5:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Young Adults 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, February 13, 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... This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Feb 13 2025 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: Knock At Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Our title is Knock At Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Stubborn Beauty Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.Questions? E-mail ... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Books and Brews: Knock At Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Our title is Knock At Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Stubborn Beauty Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Mini Movers Friday, February 14, 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.For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.This event is sponsor... Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. Feb 14 2025 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 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.For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Homeschool Hang Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm The Space at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Young Adults Event Details: Come hang and meet other homeschooling families! This event will be structured, but laid back, with options to mingle and engage in planned activities (craft, games, etc).This acti... Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Feb 14 2025 Fri Homeschool Hang 10:30am - 12:00pm Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: The Space Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Come hang and meet other homeschooling families! This event will be structured, but laid back, with options to mingle and engage in planned activities (craft, games, etc).
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Science Saturday: Young Explorers Saturday, February 15, 2025 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 This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Science Saturday: Young Explorers 10:30am - 11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement Required Seats Remaining: 99 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, February 15, 2025 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... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Young Adults" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Science Saturday: Next Level 12:00pm - 1:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 49 Event Details: Calling all kids ages 8-14! Join us for a new session of our popular Science Saturday program designed just for you.
Presidents Day All Day Russell Library Russell Library will be closed for the holiday. Closing Feb 17 2025 Mon Closing Presidents 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, February 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 18 2025 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. I am Nobody's Slave (Online) Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Event Details: We welcome you to our conversation with journalist and author Lee Hawkins as he talks to us about the examination of his family’s legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience i... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue I am Nobody's Slave (Online) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: We welcome you to our conversation with journalist and author Lee Hawkins as he talks to us about the examination of his family’s legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir, I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My
