Romantic date night ideas in Clinton, CT. Restaurants, shows, concerts, and unique experiences for couples.
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Ages: 6 - 11yrs Ready, set, GO! Grab your controller and join us at the Library for a gaming party where we will play some fun multi-player switch games together! Join in the fun before it's Game Over! *We have limited switch controllers, so please bring your own from home to jump in on the fun.
Tai Chi is a slow moving meditative exercise. You will be taught the Sun style which is the youngest form. It is very gentle on your joints, it increases strength and mobility, decreases stress and greatly improves balance. If necessary, it can be done seated. Every session will begin and end...
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. Register today to learn why the Pike Logan series has everyone buzzing! About the Author: Brad Taylor is the author of the New York.
Urban Air indoor adventure park with trampolines, climbing walls, ropes courses, battle beams, dodgeball, and birthday party packages.
In this program Stephen Robert will use his 19 years of experience to teach you all about credit. This includes understanding credit scores, how credit is built and maintained, the best way to handle credit cards, what to do with identity theft and fraud, how student loans can impact the credit,...
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the middle east, a rogue group of...
These outstanding musicians and teachers from Wesleyan University’s Music Department will perform together in various combinations as the featured artists of the 23rd annual Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra Weekend. This event takes place at the Wesleyan University Crowell Concert Hall at 50 Wyllys Ave. in..
Ages: 3 - 10yrs with an adult Come make a craft at the library while supplies last. This week: Take a look inside a book and when you need a break, use this colorful reminder of Spring to hold your place! What colors will your butterfly be?
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. Produced in special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Landscapes are dynamic ecosystems, and Connecticut’s landscape has changed through the centuries from almost completely forested in the 1600’s to cleared land by the mid-1800’s. Presently, the state is almost 60 percent forested. What has been the impact of these dramatic changes on Connecticut’s...
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. Registration is suggested for event updates. In 2014, the Honorable Mayor Daniel T....
Join Marisa, McCoy, a Registered Dietitian from the ShopRite of Wallingford, for a fun and informative presentation on foods that combat stress for April's National Stress Awareness Month! Learn tips and tricks to keep the nutrients up and the stress low.
Ages: 6 - 11yrs Do you have what it takes to be a Pokémon Master? Play Pokémon with your peers and make new friends! Be sure to bring your own cards. *Trading is welcome at the players discretion and is not monitored by library staff.
Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who.
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 last Thursday of the month (or, if Russell is closed at that time, the latest Thursday in the month that we’re open). The group will meet in the Courtyard...
Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more! A Dolly Parton crop art portrait. Size-96 cowboy boots. A button quilt. State Fairs: Growing American...
Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles. As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction..
Ages: 3 - 10yrs with an adult Come make a craft at the library while supplies last. This week: Butterflies in the sky! How high will they fly? Create a beautiful butterfly that you can send soaring through the air.
What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and unforgettable case studies, Eyal introduces the Three Powers of Belief:...
Richard Franklin Donohue, Tenor & Harpsichord What A Glorious Crash They Made features a collection of “New Songs” and Hymns published in Connecticut during the American Revolution. From the time of the Stamp Act through the British surrender at Yorktown, Connecticut’s seditious colonists used...
This easy-to-follow introduction to sign language is designed to help young learners express their needs and feelings without words. Gentle guidance and simple signs help parents/caregivers teach little ones how to make early communication accessible… one tiny sign at a time.
Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. When author Ted Page found out he was going to be a grandpa, he did a web search to learn more about the experience in store for him, but.
Let's explore American Ideals in the musicals of 1776 and Hamilton two American musicals telling the story of the founding of our nation. We'll look at these revolutionary musicals and their contrasting visions of an American society at a crossroads. Note: video clips will be featured from the two.
Underpinning the sensationalism of battle reports & broadsides is the often silent steadiness of women’s work with textiles. From the mythology of homespun to legends of midnight rides in red cloaks & calashes, costumed historians share stories of the women who waged war on multiple fronts as well..
Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father,...
Our July title is The Wedding People by Alison Espach Copies available at the Borrowing Desk. Join us at Forest City 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...
Of all the legendary figures who have come through Connecticut, few have had the staying power or notoriety that The Leatherman has achieved. For six years during the late 1800s, this so-called "hobo" hiked the same, 364-mile, circuitous route every 34 days like clockwork. Residents could predict...
Join us to move, groove, and get our wiggles out! Our librarian will lead young dancers through some steps, use props, and have plenty of time for free dance and imagination. We will use a variety of dance styles-- no experience is required! Clothes for movement are recommended and dancewear is...
Starting in the late 19th century, immigrants from Italy began flooding into New Haven to work in the city's many factories. People from the Amalfi coast settled in the Wooster Square area, turning it into an Italian American enclave, with rich cultural traditions. Today, few descendants of the...
Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading Room Friday, June 12th, 9am-4:30pm Saturday, June 13th, 9am-4:30pm
Hey TAB Officers! Let's prep next month's meeting together. Open to current TAB officers and any TAB member interested in helping us run an upcoming activity.
Our June title is The Lilac People by Milo Todd Copies available at the Borrowing Desk. Join us at Forest City 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.
For the month of May , we will be discussing There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak. An epic novel connecting three characters across time—1840s London, 2014 Turkey, and modern-day London—bound by the Tigris and Thames rivers and a single drop of water.
Our title is The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong Copies available at the Borrowing Desk. Join us at Forest City 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...
Ages: 2 - 5yrs Let’s get crafty with playdoh! Drop by to build, mix and create fun and silly playdoh masterpieces. We have the playdoh, tools, and idea mats so just bring your artistic talent.