Upcoming Events

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

Children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us for this interactive and informative program with the CT Humane Society.

Families are welcome to join us in the Hubbard Room for a visit from the Mystic Aquarium Touch Tank!

Come dance with us at Russell Library! This all ages movement-based activity will include various dance styles, music genres, and props! We will stretch and learn some basic moves before putting it all together at the end for a fun routine.

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

Get those brains calm and those bodies moving! We focus on mindfulness and movement in this yoga session for kids and caregivers. Our certified yoga instructor, Rikki Alrutz, leads children in a story-based yoga adventure.

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.

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.

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

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

Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel,

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

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

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

Join us for music and movement with your child.  We'll use bean bags, scarves and shakers to move to the music.

For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Stop by the table in the Lobby of the library and learn about the Friends of Russell Library.

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

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.