Upcoming Events

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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

Most appropriate for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

A CELTIC CELEBRATION features renowned harpist Wendy Kerner performing the wonderful music of the Celtic people with heartfelt ballads, lively dance tunes, O’Carolan’s great airs, contemporary Irish songs, and beloved traditional tunes, which are

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. 

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.