Join us for a morning of songs, stories and movement in our Virtual storytime for Birth-5 year olds! Our fabulous youth librarians will share favorite stories, some new and some classics! So get your cameras rolling and join in the fun! This virtual program is for children ages birth-6. Registration is required (and will close an hour before the event begins). We are changing how we share the craft kits! New kits will come out on the first and third Friday of each month and you will be able to pick up a craft kit anytime the library is open (while supplies last). Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 1-5pm To set up a curbside appointment for a craft kit you can: call us at 860-347-2528 email us at kidsdept@russelllibrary.org Supplies for this virtual program were provided by the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/

Employment and Business Opportunities in Middlesex County With Jeff Pugliese, Vice President Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, Middletown, CT 06457 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.

Please join us via Zoom in partnership with Gaylord Specialty Healthcare for YOUR CHOICE, YOUR VOICE: A TALK ON ADVANCED HEALTH DIRECTIVES. January 10th at 12PM-1PM. Presenter: Kathy Reilly RN, MS, ACM-RN Director of Healthcare Advocacy, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare This ZOOM discussion will include what these topics are and why they are important for ALL ages. Also, to be covered, how to set up a living will, assign a healthcare representative, power of attorney considerations and appointing a conservator. Registration is required for the link. Questions? Christy Billings: cbillings@russelllibrary.org

Join us for a morning of songs, stories and movement in our Virtual storytime for Birth-5 year olds! Our fabulous youth librarians will share favorite stories, some new and some classics! So get your cameras rolling and join in the fun! This virtual program is for children ages birth-6. Registration is required (and will close an hour before the event begins). We are changing how we share the craft kits! New kits will come out on the first and third Friday of each month and you will be able to pick up a craft kit anytime the library is open (while supplies last). Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 1-5pm To set up a curbside appointment for a craft kit you can: call us at 860-347-2528 email us at kidsdept@russelllibrary.org Supplies for this virtual program were provided by the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/

"Working with Recruiters:" Deb Krawiec 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.

Join us VIRTUALLY on Zoom for our discussion! Our title is The Reason You're Alive by Matthew Quick. Place a hold for curbside 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 now required for the link.

The library is closed for the holiday.

Join us for a morning of songs, stories and movement in our Virtual storytime for Birth-5 year olds! Our fabulous youth librarians will share favorite stories, some new and some classics! So get your cameras rolling and join in the fun! This virtual program is for children ages birth-6. Registration is required (and will close an hour before the event begins). We are changing how we share the craft kits! New kits will come out on the first and third Friday of each month and you will be able to pick up a craft kit anytime the library is open (while supplies last). Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 1-5pm To set up a curbside appointment for a craft kit you can: call us at 860-347-2528 email us at kidsdept@russelllibrary.org Supplies for this virtual program were provided by the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/

Leslie Caye, Talent Acquisition Coordinator from FedEx Ground will present on Skills for Getting Along With All Five Generations. This session is a rescheduled one, due to technical difficulties on 1/20/22. 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.

Note: the meeting for Thursday, January 27th has been moved to Zoom due to Omicron. If you are new to the group, please call our Information Department (860-347-2528) to receive a link to this month's meeting. 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.