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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adults, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
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 "Young Adults" group.

Switch Play!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

 

Come play Nintendo Switch at the Library!

 

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

Self Defense Workshop for Young Adults and Adults

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Young Adults, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

This self-defense class will teach self-protective tips, self-defense techniques, and will be safe and fun! No previous experience necessary. Please dress comfortably.  

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Chill Zone

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Young Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Russell Library and Rushford for some relaxing self care activities.

This event is intended for young people ages 12-22 and snacks will be provided.

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

Homework Help Center

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

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

College Application Essay 101

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adults, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

College applications deadlines are right around the corner and essays are a crucial piece!

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

Science Saturday: Next Level

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Calling all kids ages 8-14! Join us for a new session of our popular Science Saturday program designed just for you.

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.

Kitchen Ceili and Friends Concert

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Kitchen Ceili and Friends:  Traditional and Original Music from Ireland, North America, the British Isles and India

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Cookie Decorating

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Young Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Feeling hungry? Either way, join us to decorate and eat some sweet treats! Allergy friendly options will be available.

This activity is best for ages 12-22. 

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

Learn About The Science of Poop!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Young Adults, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Learn about the science of poop during this special visit with The Poop Museum!  Susie Maguire, poop expert, will answer some fascinating poop questions, such as...

Which animal does a poop dance?

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

Crochet for Beginners

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Young Adults, Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of crochet or bring a work in progress to put some time into. All levels are welcome, but the focus will be on beginners and those new to crochet entirely. This will take place in the Teen Area aka The Space!

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

Homework Help Center

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

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

Indoor Stars with Wesleyan University's Space Dome

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn about space, planets, and constellations. 

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

Indoor Stars with Wesleyan University's Space Dome

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn about space, planets, and constellations. 

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

Indoor Stars with Wesleyan University's Space Dome

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn about space, planets, and constellations. 

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

Indoor Stars with Wesleyan University's Space Dome

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Presentation, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn about space, planets, and constellations. 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Wangunk Elder Gary O'Neil has on display his art collection titled Comforts From Our Past, which contain pieces made out of wood and clay. Photos and pottery fired at Wesleyan Potters will also be on display. 

This event is in the "Young Adults" group.

Intro to Cooking

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Young Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

You're invited to join Chef Rachel at the Russell Library!

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

Homework Help Center

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

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

Wangunk Tribe Talk with Elder Gary O'Neil

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adults, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Come hear Wangunk Elder Gary O'Neil speak about the history of his tribe, often called the lost tribe, whose ancestral lands include Middletown and other areas throughout Middlesex County. 

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

Mystery!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adults, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
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 "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pirates of New England

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adults, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Pirate historian Luca Rebussini will present on real New England pirates and privateers.

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

Homework Help Center

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

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

Homework Help Center

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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