This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jun 8 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 Jun 11 2026 Thu Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jun 11 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 Jun 11 2026 Thu Books and Brews: The Lilac People 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Books and Brews: The Lilac People 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Our June title is The Lilac People by Milo ToddCopies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 12 2026 Fri Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 12 2026 Fri Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, June 12th, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, June 13th, 9am-4:30pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading RoomFriday, June 12th, 9am-4:30pmSaturday, June 13th, 9am-4:30pm
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 1) 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jun 13 2026 Sat 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 Jun 13 2026 Sat Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 2) 11:00am–12:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jun 13 2026 Sat 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 Jun 13 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–4:45pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone 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 Jun 13 2026 Sat 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 Jun 15 2026 Mon Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jun 15 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 "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Russell Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jun 18 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
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Russell Library Description: Russell Library will be closed for the holiday.
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 Jun 20 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–4:45pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone 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 Jun 20 2026 Sat 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 Jun 22 2026 Mon Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jun 22 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 Jun 25 2026 Thu Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group Jun 25 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 Jun 27 2026 Sat What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of Connecticut’s Revolution 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 27 2026 Sat What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of Connecticut’s Revolution 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Event Details: Richard Franklin Donohue, Tenor & Harpsichord
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 Jun 27 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Children, Young Adults, Adults, Everyone 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 Jun 27 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–5:00pm 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. Local chess expert and author Sal Berrios will be leading. Drop-in, no registration required.
Jul 3 2026 Fri Independence Day Holiday All Day Closing Jul 3 2026 Fri Closing Independence Day Holiday All Day Branches: Russell Library Description: Russell Library will be closed for the holiday.
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Russell Library Description: Russell Library will be closed for the holiday.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Books and Brews: The Wedding People 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Books and Brews: The Wedding People 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Our July title is The Wedding People by Alison EspachCopies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Financial Literacy Pop-Up 9:00am–10:30am Young Adults, Adults This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Financial Literacy Pop-Up 9:00am–10:30am Young Adults, Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Stop by the library lobby and chat with a representative from Ellafi Federal Credit Union (formerly Seasons FCU).
This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 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 Jul 30 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 Aug 4 2026 Tue The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 4 2026 Tue The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Aug 8 2026 Sat Date with a Duck 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 Aug 8 2026 Sat Date with a Duck 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults Program Type: Nature Event Details: It's like Hatch the Chicken but with ducks.
