Upcoming Events

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.

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

Sign up on Wednesdays during this school year between 5pm-7pm for FREE help on homework assignments.

Sign up on Wednesdays during this school year between 5pm-7pm for FREE help on homework assignments.

You’re invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspiring readers toward self-discovery for decades.

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

Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month.

Learn about the new Middletown Government Participation Guide and discover ways to engage with local government. Mayor Ben Florsheim will join us, and dinner will be served. 

Friends of Russell Library Book Sale

Friday, March 28th, 9am-5pm
Saturday, March 29th, 9am-5pm

Friends of Russell Library Book Sale

Friday, March 28th, 9am-5pm
Saturday, March 29th, 9am-5pm

Meet our new baby chicks! Rent the Egg's Hatch the Chicken program is partnering with Russell Library to help us incubate and then hatch chicken eggs. The eggs will be delivered on Wednesday March 5th, 2025.

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The East Haddam Stage Company will be holding general auditions, by appointment, for three upcoming projects.

Spring is starting to appear...get ready by creating your own planter pots! We will use recycled materials and art supplies to customize our own mini pots that can be used in your garden, yard, or an indoor spot of your choosing.

Meet our new baby chicks! Rent the Egg's Hatch the Chicken program is partnering with Russell Library to help us incubate and then hatch chicken eggs. The eggs will be delivered on Wednesday March 5th, 2025.

Spring is here!  Seasons and nature played an important role in traditional Chinese arts and poetry. Come see New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative in this spring-themed program and hear how nature is incorporated in tradition

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. Registration is recommended for event updates.

Sign up on Wednesdays during this school year between 5pm-7pm for FREE help on homework assignments.

Sign up on Wednesdays during this school year between 5pm-7pm for FREE help on homework assignments.

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 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!

Get those brains calm and those bodies moving! We focus on mindfulness and movement in this yoga session for kids and caregivers. We will begin the session with a mindfulness-themed picture book.

The Russell Library is celebrating our 149th birthday!