Upcoming Events

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. 

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome. 

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

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

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!

Stop by the Friends table in the Lobby to learn how you can help support the Russell Library's mission to empower people to grow, connect, strive and thrive.

Xen's Critters are BACK with their cute and cuddly animals for Take Your Child to the Library Day 2026! Various animals will be available to look at, pet, and ask questions about! All ages are welcome

Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make a Valentine card for someone special.  Available while supplies last.

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. 

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

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. 

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome. 

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

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Our February title is The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahn

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

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

Join us for music and movement with your child.  We'll use bean bags, scarves and shakers to move to the music.

Registration is not required but recommended for program/weather updates.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome. 

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