This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 2) Saturday, June 13, 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. 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 2) 11:00am–12:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group America250: Preserving History—One Picture at a Time Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 "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 13, 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 13 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 15, 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 15 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 16, 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 16 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 Friends of the Russell Library Annual Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Friends of the Russell Library Annual Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 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 Jun 16 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 Play Pals Thursday, June 18, 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 18 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 Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood (Online) Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood.
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 Summer Family Bingo Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults Families with children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us to play classic BINGO and win books and small prizes.This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library! View Details 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Summer Family Bingo 3:00pm–4:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Families with children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us to play classic BINGO and win books and small prizes.This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library!
Juneteenth All Day Russell Library Russell Library will be closed for the holiday. Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth 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 This event is in the "Young Adults" group Petting Zoo with Furry Scaly Friends - Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm South Lawn at Russell Library Program Type: Nature Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Petting Zoo with Furry Scaly Friends - Summer Reading Kickoff Party! 10:00am–12:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: South Lawn Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Program Type: Nature Registration Required 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 "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 20, 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 20 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 22, 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 22 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 23, 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 23 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 Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals (Online) Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Russell Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Thursday, June 25, 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 25 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 This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group The Lucky Husky: Storytime with Jonathon the UConn Husky Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Author Event, Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone Join us for a special storytime featuring Bethany O'Brien, author of the picture book series about Jonathon the UConn Husky and a very special guest appearance with Jonathon the Husky. View Details 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 "Everyone" group Jun 27 2026 Sat The Lucky Husky: Storytime with Jonathon the UConn Husky 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone Program Type: Author Event, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a special storytime featuring Bethany O'Brien, author of the picture book series about Jonathon the UConn Husky and a very special guest appearance with Jonathon the Husky.
This event is in the "Adults" group What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of Connecticut’s Revolution Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults Richard Franklin Donohue, Tenor & Harpsichord View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 27 2026 Sat What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of Connecticut’s Revolution 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Event Details: Richard Franklin Donohue, Tenor & Harpsichord
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 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Local chess expert and author Sal Berrios will be leading. 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 27 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–5:00pm 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. Local chess expert and author Sal Berrios will be leading. Drop-in, no registration required.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Monday, June 29, 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 29 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 30, 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 30 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, July 2, 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 Jul 2 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 This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Summer Family Bingo Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults Families with children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us to play classic BINGO and win books and small prizes.This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library! View Details 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 Jul 2 2026 Thu Summer Family Bingo 3:00pm–4:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Families with children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us to play classic BINGO and win books and small prizes.This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library!
