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Play Pals

Monday, June 2, 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.

Fables & Frolic

Wednesday, June 4, 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, June 4, 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, June 4, 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, June 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 "Everyone" group.

Book Sale

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Friends of Russell Library Book SaleFriday, June 6th, 9am-5pmSaturday, June 7th, 9am-5pm 

Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Friends of Russell Library Book Sale

Friday, June 6th, 9am-5pm
Saturday, June 7th, 9am-5pm
 

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

Dance with Me

Friday, June 6, 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 "Everyone" group.

Book Sale

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Friends of Russell Library Book SaleFriday, June 6th, 9am-5pmSaturday, June 7th, 9am-5pm

Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Friends of Russell Library Book Sale

Friday, June 6th, 9am-5pm
Saturday, June 7th, 9am-5pm

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

Yoga for Littles

Saturday, June 7, 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, June 9, 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.

Fables & Frolic

Wednesday, June 11, 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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Play Pals

Thursday, June 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 "Adults" group.

Books and Brews: The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our title is The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.Questions? E-mail Christy Billing...

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

Our title is The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer.

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

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

Questions? E-mail Christy Billings at cbillings@russelllibrary.org

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

Mini Movers

Friday, June 13, 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.Most appropriate for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.This...

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.

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

Petting Zoo with Furry Scaly Friends

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Lawn at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a free petting zoo. Step right up and experience the wonder of dozens of animals in their play pens, eagerly awaiting your love and atten...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: South Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a free petting zoo. Step right up and experience the wonder of dozens of animals in their play pens, eagerly awaiting your love and attention!

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

Concert: Abe Ovadia & Ralph Lalama Duo (Standards Duo)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

This performance will be an intimate afternoon of classic jazz standards, reimagined through the chemistry of a guitar and tenor saxophone duo. Expect timeless melodies, spontaneou...

Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

This performance will be an intimate afternoon of classic jazz standards, reimagined through the chemistry of a guitar and tenor saxophone duo.

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

Hang with the Chicks

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
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...

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
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 Monday May 20th, 2025.

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

Play Pals

Monday, June 16, 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.

Russell Library BOT Meeting

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
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, June 18, 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.

Juneteenth

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.

Baby Builders

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Play & Movement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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 eve...

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.

Science Saturday: Young Explorers

Saturday, June 21, 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
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, June 21, 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
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.