This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed The God of the Woods author Liz Moore (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed The God of the Woods author Liz Moore (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, a New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jan 29 2026 Thu 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 "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Mystery! 3:00pm–4:00pm Young Adults, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Mystery! 3:00pm–4:00pm Young Adults, Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Blood Drive 9:00am–3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Blood Drive 9:00am–3:30pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Connecticut Blood Center's mobile donation station will be parked in front of Russell Library on Friday, January 30th from 9am-3:30pm.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Jim Sisti Magic Show 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Jim Sisti Magic Show 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Program Type: Performance Event Details: Join us for a family-friendly magic show at the library.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Environmental Film Festival- Ripples of Plastic 2:00pm–4:00pm Young Adults, Adults This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Environmental Film Festival- Ripples of Plastic 2:00pm–4:00pm Young Adults, Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Presented as part of The Elements: An Annual Environmental Film Series, a screening of Ripples of Plastic will take place on Saturday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 2 2026 Mon 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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Fables & Frolic 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 4 2026 Wed 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 5 2026 Thu 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 Feb 5 2026 Thu Award Winning Novelist Vanessa Riley (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Award Winning Novelist Vanessa Riley (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Dance with Me 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Dance with Me 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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 "Everyone" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Be A Friend: Learn About the Friends of Russell Library 10:00am–12:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Be A Friend: Learn About the Friends of Russell Library 10:00am–12:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Stop by the Friends table in the Lobby to learn how you can help support the Russell Library's mission to empower people to grow, connect, strive and thrive.
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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Xen's Critters Cute and Cuddly Animals 10:00am–12:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Xen's Critters Cute and Cuddly Animals 10:00am–12:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Xen's Critters are BACK with their cute and cuddly animals for Take Your Child to the Library Day 2026! Various animals will be available to look at, pet, and ask questions about! All ages are welcome
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Drop in Valentine Card Decorating 2:30pm–4:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Drop in Valentine Card Decorating 2:30pm–4:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make a Valentine card for someone special. Available while supplies last.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 9 2026 Mon 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Fables & Frolic 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 11 2026 Wed 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Tutoring by Wesleyan University 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Children, Young Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Free tutoring at Russell Library, provided by Wesleyan University's Jewett Center and College of Education Students. Children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance to be paired with the appropriate tutor.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Feb 12 2026 Thu 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Feminist philosopher Dr.
