This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Monday, August 10, 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 Aug 10 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, August 11, 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 Aug 11 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, August 13, 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 Aug 13 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 Correspondent Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Our August title is The Correspondent by Virgina EvansCopies 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 Aug 13 2026 Thu Books and Brews: The Correspondent 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Our August title is The Correspondent by Virgina EvansCopies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.
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 Summer Reading Finale with Xen's Critters! Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm South Lawn at Russell Library Program Type: Nature Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Xen's Critters are back again with their FARM FRIENDS! Various animals will be available to look at, pet, and ask questions about! All ages are welcome 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 15 2026 Sat Summer Reading Finale with Xen's Critters! 10:00am–12:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: South Lawn Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Nature Event Details: Xen's Critters are back again with their FARM FRIENDS! Various animals will be available to look at, pet, and ask questions about! All ages are welcome
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Concert - A Klezmer Journey with the Nu Haven Kapelye Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Hubbard Room at Russell Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults, Everyone The Nu Haven Kapelye invites audiences of all ages to explore the world of klezmer music. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 15 2026 Sat Concert - A Klezmer Journey with the Nu Haven Kapelye 2:30pm–3:30pm Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Performance Event Details: The Nu Haven Kapelye invites audiences of all ages to explore the world of klezmer music.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Play Pals Monday, August 17, 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 Aug 17 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, August 18, 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 Aug 18 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, August 20, 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 Aug 20 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 Play Pals Monday, August 24, 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 Aug 24 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, August 25, 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 Aug 25 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, August 27, 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 Aug 27 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, August 27, 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 Aug 27 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 Play Pals Monday, August 31, 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 Aug 31 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 Play Pals Thursday, September 3, 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 Sep 3 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
Labor Day All Day Russell Library Russell Library will be closed for the holiday. Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Russell Library Description: Russell Library will be closed for the holiday.
This event is in the "Adults" group Books and Brews: They Both Die At The End Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Our September title is They Both Die At the End by Adam SilveraCopies 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 Sep 10 2026 Thu Books and Brews: They Both Die At The End 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Our September title is They Both Die At the End by Adam SilveraCopies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Book Sale Friday, September 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm Reading Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, September 11th, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, September 12th, 9am-4:30pm View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Sep 11 2026 Fri Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, September 11th, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, September 12th, 9am-4:30pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group Book Sale Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm Reading Room at Russell Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, September 11th, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, September 12th, 9am-4:30pm View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Sep 12 2026 Sat Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, September 11th, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, September 12th, 9am-4:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, September 15, 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 Sep 15 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 "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery! Thursday, September 24, 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 Sep 24 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 "Adults" group Books and Brews: Good Dirt Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Our October title is Good Dirt by Charmaine WilkersonCopies 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 Oct 8 2026 Thu Books and Brews: Good Dirt 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Our October title is Good Dirt by Charmaine WilkersonCopies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.
This event is in the "Adults" group Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 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 Oct 20 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 "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery! Thursday, October 29, 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 Oct 29 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.
