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City of Middletown: Lobby Outreach

Wednesday, March 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...

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, March 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
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, March 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...

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, March 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...

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.

Play Pals

Monday, March 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...

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, March 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Fables & Frolic

Wednesday, March 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
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, March 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...

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, March 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
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 "Adults" group.

Power of Reset and How to Change What’s Not Working (Online)

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to for a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in our daily lives? Join us for an enlighten...

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

Are you ready to for a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in our daily lives?

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

Homework Help Center

Wednesday, March 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...

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, March 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...

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 Women by Kristin Hannah

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our title is The Women by Kristin Hannah.Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Stubborn Beauty Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.Questions? E-mail Christy Billi...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Our title is The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

Join us at Stubborn Beauty 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, March 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
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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Science Saturday: Young Explorers

Saturday, March 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
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, March 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
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Play Pals

Monday, March 17, 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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Performance
This event is in the "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Russell Library BOT Meeting

Tuesday, March 18, 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, March 19, 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 "Adults" group.

City of Middletown: Lobby Outreach

Wednesday, March 19, 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...

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, March 19, 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
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, March 19, 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...

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.