Week Calendar

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. 

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

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 our librarian to move and groove to the music! No experience is required-- grown ups are encouraged to participate, too!

We will learn basic moves in different styles and jam to the music using props and our bodies.

Families with children ages 3 and up are welcome to join us for this seasonal story and craft session.  We will be sharing stories about kindness and giving thanks. Children will then make a thankful tree to take home. 

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.

The Treasure Within: An Art Show with Gary O'Neil will run November 1st through November 20th. 

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

The Poop Museum - Part Two - Even More Poo!
Fans of The Poop Museum Part One, will adore The Poop Museum Part Two!
In Part Two, as the title suggests, there is EVEN MORE POO! And even more super interesting
butts!

You're invited to join Chef Rachel at the Russell Library!

Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.  

If you live in Middletown and are experiencing need, register for a basket containing turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, pie and more.

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

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn about space, planets, and constellations. 

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!

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn about space, planets, and constellations. 

Our title is TBA

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

Join us at ** DIFFERENT LOCATION! FOREST CITY BREWING at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.

Our November title is Seed Keepers by Diane Wilson.

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

Join us at Forest City Brewing (Different Location!) at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn about space, planets, and constellations. 

Come see the stars ... in the Hubbard Room! Wesleyan University's astronomy department brings their amazing inflatable observatory to Russell Library. Come inside the dome to learn about space, planets, and constellations.