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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
Cancelled
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 "Adults" group.

Russell Library BOT Meeting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
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.

Family Movie: Moana 2!

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join us for a family movie! We will be showing Moana 2 for all ages and serving up popcorn to complete the movie-going experience.

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: 30
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 "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

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.

Celebrate Chinese Culture with Phoenix Performing Arts

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

All ages are welcome to join us for a celebration of Chinese culture, song and dance presented by Phoenix Performing Arts of CT.  

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

Cine-Crafting

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Young Adults, Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Event Details:

If you're looking for a relaxing afternoon or just want to get out of your house, come join us to watch a movie, eat some snacks, and work on a craft project.

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

Bobby Sanabria and Ascensión

7:00pm - 9:30pm
Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Led by multiple Grammy Award-nominated drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, and educator Bobby Sanabria, his ensemble Ascensión has been critically-acclaimed for its Pan-Latino approach to Latin jazz.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books and Brews

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Our title is Crying In H Mart by by Michelle Zauner .

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead

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
Cancelled
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 "Adults" group.

Russell Library BOT Meeting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jazz Up Close

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Support for this event has been provided by Resonant Motion’s donors and the Middletown Commission on the Arts.

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: 30
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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Our title is The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer.

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

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

Questions? E-mail Christy Billings at cbillings@russelllibrary.org

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

Concert: Abe Ovadia & Ralph Lalama Duo (Standards Duo)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

This performance will be an intimate afternoon of classic jazz standards, reimagined through the chemistry of a guitar and tenor saxophone duo.

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.

Hang with the Chicks

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Nature
Event Details:

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 Monday May 20th, 2025.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Russell Library BOT Meeting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
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.

Hang with the Chicks

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Nature
Event Details:

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 Monday May 20th, 2025.

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.

Summer Family Bingo

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Families with children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us to play classic BINGO and win books and small prizes.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Our title is James by Percival Everett.

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

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

Questions? E-mail Christy Billings at cbillings@russelllibrary.org

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.

Summer Family Bingo

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Families with children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us to play classic BINGO and win books and small prizes.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library!