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City of Middletown: Lobby Outreach

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

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

Alphabet Academy

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly alphabet story time for children ages 3-6 and a caregiver.  Each week, children will listen to stories and participate in crafts and activities for the letter of the week.  We will start with the letter A on Septembe

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

Homework Help Center

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in Wednesdays during this school year between 5pm-7pm for FREE help on homework assignments.

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.

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.

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

Fables & Frolic

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

City of Middletown: Lobby Outreach

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

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

Alphabet Academy

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly alphabet story time for children ages 3-6 and a caregiver.  Each week, children will listen to stories and participate in crafts and activities for the letter of the week.  We will start with the letter A on Septembe

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

Are you ready to for a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in our daily lives?

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

Homework Help Center

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in Wednesdays during this school year between 5pm-7pm for FREE help on homework assignments.

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.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Our title is The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

Join us at Stubborn Beauty Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.

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

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

Mini Movers

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Play & Movement, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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.

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

Science Saturday: Young Explorers

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation, Play & Movement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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.

Science Saturday: Next Level

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Nature, Performance, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

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

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.

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: Performance
This event is in the "Young Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet for Beginners

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Young Adults, Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Young Adults, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of crochet or bring a work in progress to put some time into. All levels are welcome, but the focus will be on beginners and those new to crochet entirely. This will take place in the Teen Area aka The Space!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Russell Library BOT Meeting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group.

Fables & Frolic

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Registration is recommended for event updates.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

City of Middletown: Lobby Outreach

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

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

Alphabet Academy

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Registration
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly alphabet story time for children ages 3-6 and a caregiver.  Each week, children will listen to stories and participate in crafts and activities for the letter of the week.  We will start with the letter A on Septembe

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

Homework Help Center

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Young Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: The Space
Age Group: Children, Young Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in Wednesdays during this school year between 5pm-7pm for FREE help on homework assignments.