Upcoming Events

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!

In honor of Russell Library's birthday, come join a dance party with Bingo from the popular Bluey children's series.

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 as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees

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

Drop in for Lego Night! Build what you want alone or with friends. 

This activity will take place in The Space

Our title is How to Know A Person by David Brooks.

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

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

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

Join us for a morning of building with blocks, just for babies and toddlers.  Young children will be able to enjoy building with duplos, and other large blocks.  

Discover the beloved African folktale of Anansi the Spider through an interactive jazz fusion experience.

Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make origami cranes or other animals.  Available while supplies last.

Dungeons and Dragons in the Library IS BACK! Join us to create characters, learn the rules, and team up for a fun, new campaign!