Closing Staff Training 9:00am–1:00pm May 15 2026 Fri Closing Staff Training 9:00am–1:00pm Branches: Russell Library Description: Russell Library will be closed from 9am-1pm for a staff in-service day.The library will be open from 1pm-5pm.
This event is in the "Young Children" group Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Young Children This event is in the "Young Children" group May 11 2026 Mon Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Young Children 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 Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Outdoor Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Young Children, Children This event is in the "Young Children" group This event is in the "Children" group May 12 2026 Tue Outdoor Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Russell Library Room: South Lawn Age Group: Young Children, 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 "Young Children" group Fables & Frolic 10:00am–11:00am Young Children This event is in the "Young Children" group May 13 2026 Wed Fables & Frolic 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Young Children 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 "Young Children" group Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Young Children This event is in the "Young Children" group May 14 2026 Thu Play Pals 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Young Children 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 How to Robot-Proof Your Kids and Yourself (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue How to Robot-Proof Your Kids and Yourself (Online) 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Russell Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Concert - Middletown's Own Jenny & Dave 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 16 2026 Sat Concert - Middletown's Own Jenny & Dave 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Join us as Middletown's own Jenny & Dave present unique renditions of popular songs from throughout the decades. Their original songs blend early blues, pop and rock influences with modern acoustic sensibilities.
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 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 May 16 2026 Sat Chess Club 3:00pm–4:45pm 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 "Adults" group Readers Theater: A Crazy Little Cafe Called Love 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Readers Theater: A Crazy Little Cafe Called Love 6:30pm–7:45pm Library Branch: Russell Library Room: Hubbard Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Readers Theater is a live dramatic reading performed by local actors. Seven actors will perform a fast moving comedy that takes place at A Crazy Little Cafe Called Love written by Luigi Jannuzzi.
This event is in the "Adults" group Books and Brews: The Emperor of Gladness 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Books and Brews: The Emperor of Gladness 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Our title is The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean VuongCopies available at the Borrowing Desk.Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.