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Yoga for Littles

10:30am–11:30am
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:

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.

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–4:45pm
Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
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. Drop-in, no registration required. 

 

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

Play Pals

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement
Event Details:

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

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

Outdoor Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: South Lawn
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 "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group

Fables & Frolic

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome. 

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

Play Pals

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement
Event Details:

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

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

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel,

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

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–4:45pm
Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
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. Drop-in, no registration required. 

 

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

Play Pals

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement
Event Details:

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

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

Outdoor Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: South Lawn
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 "Adults" group
Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

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

Fables & Frolic

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Readers Theater is a live dramatic reading performed by local actors.  Seven actors will perform a fast moving comedy that takes place at A Crazy Little Cafe Called Love written by Luigi Jannuzzi.  

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

Play Pals

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement
Event Details:

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

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

Our title is The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

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

Staff Training

9:00am–1:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Russell Library
Description:

Russell Library will be closed from 9am-1pm for a staff in-service day.

The library will be open from 1pm-5pm.

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

Concert - Jenny & Dave

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Young Adults, Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us as Middletown's own Jenny & Dave present unique renditions of popular songs from throughout the decades. Their original songs blend early blues, pop and rock influences with modern acoustic sensibilities.

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–4:45pm
Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone
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. Drop-in, no registration required. 

 

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

Play Pals

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Movement
Event Details:

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

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

Outdoor Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: South Lawn
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 "Adults" group
Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief