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Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! We are taking our virtual storytime to the Zoo on Zoom! Join us for our “Zoo Animals” storytime series! We will sing songs and read stories dedicated to our wild and exoctic animal friends! Pick up supplies to create a Zoological craft (Limit 2 craft kits per household). Please Note: there is one craft for the entire series. This is part 1 of a series. Virtual dates for our Zoo Animals Storytime series are: 8/3 and 8/10. We will be doing an Outdoor Farmer's Market storytime with this theme on Friday 8/6 at 10:30! This virtual program is for children ages birth-6. Registration is required. We have a limited number of supply kits which will need to be picked up at the Russell Library prior to the online event. If you sign up for a kit after you register a librarian will email you to confirm your supply kits are ready for you at the desk! After you hear from us you can: Pick your kit up during library operating hours (Monday-Saturday: 9-5pm) or Call us at 860-347-2528 and set up a curbside appointment! Supplies for this virtual program were provided by the Friends of The Russell Library.

Join us for an interactive discussion on You Are What You Breathe Healthy Lungs: Air Quality and Lung Health Presentation will include: The Effects of air quality on lung health Steps to maintain good air quality in the home The role of air quality in patients with chronic lung disease Indoor and outdoor air pollutants. Emily Woodworth BS, RRT-ACCS is an Outpatient Respiratory Therapist at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Registration is required. Zoom link will be sent out prior to the event. Sign-ups required. Questions? Christy Billings: cbillings@russelllibrary.org or James Russo JamesRusso@gaylord.org

Russell Library presents weekly opportunities to network with other job seekers, as well as receive the advice of professionals. The focus will be on the job market and provide updated industry information during this uncertain time of COVID19. The Job and Career Group hosts virtual workshops and a weekly networking session via WebEX. You will need to download WebEx to attend. Registration is required. Questions? Bob Carlson rcarlson@russelllibrary.org or Christy Billings cbillings@russelllibrary.org This group is possible from a City of Middletown Block Grant, Liberty Bank Foundation Grant, and The Family of Thomas J. Regan.

The Aug title is The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce. Place a hold for curbside pick-up or E-copies are available at www.russelllibrary.org. Join us IN-PERSON at Stubborn Beauty Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT for our discussion! Place a hold for pick-up or E-copies are available at www.russelllibrary.org. Questions? E-mail Christy Billings at cbillings@russelllibrary.org Sponsored by the Friends of Russell Library. Registration strongly suggested. From stubbornbeauty.com: Masks will no longer be required indoors or outside if you are vaccinated, if you are not vaccinated please continue to wear your mask inside when not seated at your table. Aug The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy Rachel Joyce 8/12 Sept Anxious People Fredrik Backman 9/8 October The Exiles Christina Baker Kline 10/14 Nov The Girl With the Louding Voice Abi Daré 11/11 Dec Miss Benson's beetle: a novel Rachel Joyce 12/9 Questions? E-mail Christy Billings at cbillings@russelllibrary.org

Let's brighten our day by spending time together sharing stories and songs about the sun, friendship and caring! Pick up supplies to create a Sunshine Craft (Limit 2 craft kits per household). Please Note: there is one craft for the entire series. This is part 1 of a series. Virtual dates for our Let The Sun Shine! Storytime series are: 8/17 and 8/24. We will be doing an Outdoor Farmer's Market storytime with this theme on Friday 8/20 at 10:30! This virtual program is for children ages birth-6. Registration is required. We have a limited number of supply kits which will need to be picked up at the Russell Library prior to the online event. If you sign up for a kit after you register a librarian will email you to confirm your supply kits are ready for you at the desk! After you hear from us you can: Pick your kit up during library operating hours (Monday-Saturday: 9-5pm) or Call us at 860-347-2528 and set up a curbside appointment! Supplies for this virtual program were provided by the Friends of The Russell Library.

Featured speaker: Ben Bissell-Platform to Employment Russell Library presents weekly opportunities to network with other job seekers, as well as receive the advice of professionals. The focus will be on the job market and provide updated industry information during this uncertain time of COVID19. The Job and Career Group hosts virtual workshops and a weekly networking session via WebEX. You will need to download WebEx to attend. Registration is required. Questions? Bob Carlson rcarlson@russelllibrary.org or Christy Billings cbillings@russelllibrary.org This group is possible from a City of Middletown Block Grant, Liberty Bank Foundation Grant, and The Family of Thomas J. Regan.

Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month. The group meets on Thursdays at 3pm, the last Thursday of the month (or, if Russell is closed at that time, the latest Thursday in the month that we’re open). Starting July 29th, 2021, our meetings will switch back to in person at Russell Library in Meeting Room 2. Books are available at the Circulation desk. No registration required. Questions? Contact Amy Slowik. Click Here to See the List of Upcoming Mystery! Books.