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Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

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

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Dance with Me

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Play & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Drop in Crafts for Kids: Make a Paper Snowflake

10:30am–12:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make a classic paper snowflake.  Available while supplies last.

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

Chess Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Cancelled
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Play & Movement, Other
Event Details:

Love chess or just want to learn? All ages and abilities are welcome at our new Russell Library Chess Club. Local chess expert and author Sal Berrios will be leading. Drop-in, no registration required. 

 

 

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

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

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

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

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 1)

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement
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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 2)

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Chess Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Cancelled
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Play & Movement, Other
Event Details:

Love chess or just want to learn? All ages and abilities are welcome at our new Russell Library Chess Club. Local chess expert and author Sal Berrios will be leading. Drop-in, no registration required. 

 

 

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

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

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Jim Sisti Magic Show

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly magic show at the library.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Young Adults" group

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

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

Tutoring by Wesleyan University

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Dance with Me

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Play & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

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

Xen's Critters Cute and Cuddly Animals

10:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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