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Miriam Johnson, will be at a table in the Lobby to present information on the services she provides as the State Digital Coordinator. The focus of the services is to bridge the digital divide and to increase access to the community, virtual programming, teleheatlh, and connect individuals to community resources.
Our friends from Pawsitive Therapy will be at the library this Saturday from 3:30-4:30pm in the teen space. Stop by to enjoy a quiet study session and spend some calming time with therapy dogs. A local educator will also be available to assist with editing and revising writing and college essay preparation during this session. This program is intended for young people ages 12 No registration required, this is a drop in program, but feel free to sign up below if you would like a email reminder! This event will take place at the gaming tables in the teen area on the left side of the library, accessible through the lobby. Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety we request that if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home.
Russell Library is open Sundays 1pm-15pm from October 2, 2022 - March 26, 2023.
Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week on Monday mornings 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 play. This is a great opportunity for children not yet in school or homeschool children to get together. The activities we have planned are aimed at children age 1-5, and a caregiver, but all ages are welcome! Weekly registration is required (and will close when the event begins) and space is limited, so please let us know how many people will be in your party (all young people any caregivers = the number of people attending.) Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety we request that if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This program is made possible though the generosity of the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: https://russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/
Darlena Young, from the American Job Center (AJC) Ambassador in the South-Central Region of CT, will be available to speak with patrons, 3.6, 3.22 From Darlena: "It’s our mission to serve our communities by helping people live their best lives and would love to come and share information about our job opportunities, programs, and training services available at the American Job Centers. Please feel free to visit our website to learn more at www.workforcealliance.biz. I am available to answer any questions that you may have." dyoung@workforcealliance.biz, (203) 624-1493 ext. 243 (office) Questions? Christy Billings cbillings@russelllibrary.org
Join us for a fun family storytime in the Hubbard Room where we will read books and share rhymes and songs for kids birth to 6 years old and their families. Registration is required and space is limited, so please let us know how many people will be in your party (all young people any caregivers = the number of people attending.) We know family schedules can change from week to week, so please register for each Tuesday session you plan to attend! For kids age 0-6 (Babies - first grade), siblings and families welcome! Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/
Our March title is Lessons in chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Copies available at the Borrowing Desk. Join us at Stubborn Beauty Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT. Questions? E-mail Christy Billings at cbillings@russelllibrary.org Sponsored by the Friends of Russell Library. Place a hold for curbside pick-up or E-copies are available at www.russelllibrary.org. No purchase is required. Registration is suggested.
We are back in the Activity Room!! Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week on Monday mornings 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 play. This is a great opportunity for children not yet in school or homeschool children to get together. The activities we have planned are aimed at children age 1-5, and a caregiver, but all ages are welcome! Weekly registration is required (and will close when the event begins) and space is limited, so please let us know how many people will be in your party (all young people any caregivers = the number of people attending.) Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety we request that if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This program is made possible though the generosity of the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: https://russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/
You’re invited to a conversation with New York Times bestselling author David Epstein as he chats about his most recent book, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. What's the most effective path to success in any domain? It's not what you think. David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters, and scientists. He discovered that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. Click here to register. If you cannot make the time or date, don't worry! All online author talks are recorded for on-demand viewing after the event.
Join Congressman John Larson to hear updates on his work in Congress, including manufacturing jobs, Medicare, Social Security and more. Click HERE to reserve your seat.
We are back in the Activity Room!! 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. Registration is required and space is limited, so please let us know how many people will be in your party (all young people any caregivers = the number of people attending.) We know family schedules can change from week to week, so please register for each Tuesday session you plan to attend! For kids age 0-6 (Babies - first grade), siblings and families welcome! Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/
We are inviting homeschooling families with children ages 6-12 in our communitity to connect with Russell Youth and Familiy Learning librarians! We will have stations set up that focus on science, technology and engineering. Coding games and robots will be available to explore. The activities we have planned are aimed at children 6-12, and a caregiver. Please register below, registrations will close 24 hours before the event starts. Supplies are limited, so please register each young person who plans to participate! Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety we request that if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This program is made possible though the generosity of the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: https://russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/
Nekita Waller returns to Middletown on Saturday, March 18 at 2:00 PM to perform at Russell Library! Nekita performs throughout the region bringing a mix of pop, Motown, soul, Jazz and classic rock favorites with original music. As a soloist, she sings the National Anthem for the NBA, WNBA, and DIV I College sports teams. Nekita is an experienced studio session artist as a recording artist, lending her vocal talent on projects with Grammy and Emmy award winning producers. There was never a question that music would be a part of Nekita Waller's life. From her stage debut as a child at the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, to singing the National Anthem to thousands of spectators at professional sporting events as an adult, music defines Nekita's life. Nekita's diverse musical journey has taken her through chorus groups, musical theater, Hartt School of Music, Gospel in church, and mentoring and performing with many independent artists. “Music is my purest form of communication. It doesn’t care how much money you have, where you were born, the color of your skin, or how old you are,” notes Nekita. “There is no greater feeling or purpose than to help another person. Whether it is to make someone smile, dance, brighten their day or help them reach a better level of themselves, this is life’s greatest award.” This event is sponsored by the Friends of Russell Library. To learn more about the Friends, please visit their webpage.
A talk that will leave you starving for more! Join us as we chat with celebrity chef Jernard Wells about his newest cookbook Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours. Delicious and inventive recipes that remix the traditional flavors and classic dishes of Southern food and celebrate African-American culinary contributions to tables worldwide—from the host of CLEO TV’s New Soul Kitchen. Click here to register. If you cannot make the time or date, don't worry! All online author talks are recorded for on-demand viewing after the event.
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Darlena Young, from the American Job Center (AJC) Ambassador in the South-Central Region of CT, will be available to speak with patrons in the lobby. From Darlena: "It’s our mission to serve our communities by helping people live their best lives and would love to come and share information about our job opportunities, programs, and training services available at the American Job Centers. Please feel free to visit our website to learn more at www.workforcealliance.biz. I am available to answer any questions that you may have." dyoung@workforcealliance.biz, (203) 624-1493 ext. 243 (office) Questions? Christy Billings cbillings@russelllibrary.org
Friends of Russell Library Book Sale! March 24-26, 2023 in the Reading Room, during library hours: Friday - Saturday, March 24 and 25, 9am- 5pm Sunday, March 26, 1pm- 4:30PM Thousands of books, $.25- 3.00 All proceeds go to support library programs. ***SUNDAY all books 1/2 PRICE****
Friends of Russell Library Book Sale! March 24-26, 2023 in the Reading Room, during library hours: Friday - Saturday, March 24 and 25, 9am- 5pm Sunday, March 26, 1pm-4:30PM Thousands of books, $.25- 3.00 All proceeds go to support library programs. ***SUNDAY all books 1/2 PRICE****
A married name may make finding your roots a bit harder, but a female ancestor doesn’t have to become a brick wall. Join us for a virtual program as Bryna O’Sullivan introduces techniques you can use to trace your female ancestors. Using four case studies of historic female residents of Middletown, we’ll discuss couverture, naturalization, records for those held in slavery, and more. Presented by Bryna O’Sullivan, a Middletown, CT based professional genealogist and French to English genealogical translator. As proprietor of Charter Oak Genealogy, she specializes in lineage society applications. For additional information contact Denise Mackey-Russo at 860-347-2528 or drusso@russelllibrary.org
Join us to watch "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" at this afternoon movie in the Hubbard room! On the heels of the unexpected loss of their King, this nation finds itself at a crossroads in its fate. The surrounding powers of the world look on with greedy eyes, eager to encroach upon the nation in its most vulnerable state. (2022. Rated PG 13). This program is open to all ages, but this film is rated PG13 by the MPAA for "Sequences of Strong Violence, Action, and Some Language". Space is limited, so please let us know how many people will be in your party (all young people any caregivers = the number of people attending)! Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/
Join us for an exciting trip through time as we chat with New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff about her newest book Code Name Sapphire! In Code Name Sapphire, A woman must rescue her cousin's family from a train bound for Auschwitz in this riveting tale of bravery and resistance. Click here to register. If you cannot make the time or date, don't worry! All online author talks are recorded for on-demand viewing after the event.
Come play with us at the Library! Build balloon powered cars with the blocks you know and love. How fast and far will your car go? Or free build, just bring your imagination! The activities we have planned are aimed at children age 5 and up, and a caregiver. Small parts, so no children under the age of 5, please! Registration is required and space is limited. Please let us know how many people will be in your party (all young people any caregivers = the number of people attending). Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety we request that if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This program is made possible though the generosity of the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: https://russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/
What: Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month. When: The group meets on last Thursday of the month at 3pm (or, if Russell is closed at that time, the latest Thursday in the month that we’re open). Where: The group will meet in the Courtyard whenever weather allows. When weather does not allow, we will gather in Meeting Room 2. Books: Book copies are available at the Circulation desk. Click Here to See the List of Upcoming Mystery! Books. Registration: Not required - but if you register, you will be notified via email of any event changes. Questions: contact librarian/group leader Amy Slowik (860-782-4722).