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How to Know a Person (Online)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Library
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Author Event
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Adults

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p

Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p

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The Connection Cure (Online)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Library
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Author Event
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Adults

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  

Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  

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The God of the Woods author Liz Moore (Online)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Russell Library
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Author Event
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Adults

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, a New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.

Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, a New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.

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The Lucky Husky: UConn Storytime with a Special Furry Guest

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hubbard Room at Russell Library
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Author Event, Storytime
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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 furry guest. O'Brien will read The Lucky Husky, her first book in the series.

Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Author Event, Storytime
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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 furry guest. O'Brien will read The Lucky Husky, her first book in the series.

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The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen (Online)

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Library
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Author Event
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Adults

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J.

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

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J.