Garden Peace Club
Sit in the library garden, listen to the gentle waterfalls, breathe in stillness and create mindful art. Activity: Kindness Rocks and Shells.
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Anime Club
Are you a fan of anime/manga? Join the Library every Wednesday for our Anime Club! 8/5: Celebrate National Book Lovers Day: Make an anime bookmark 8/12: Celebrate National Relaxation Day: Make anime diamond art 8/19: Reading manga and watching anime 8/26: Coloring and watching anime
2nd Tuesday Book Club: Our Missing Hearts
This month we're reading: "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng. In a society governed by laws designed to preserve "American culture" by suppressing dissent, twelve-year-old Bird Gardner lives a life of quiet redirection. His mother, a Chinese American poet named Margaret, disappeared years ago after.
Erie SeaWolves at Hartford Yard Goats
MiLB Double-A: Erie SeaWolves at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park
Somerset Patriots at Hartford Yard Goats
MiLB Double-A: Somerset Patriots at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park
The Great Outdoor Puzzle Hunt
Engage in hands-on fun with mazes, dot-to-dot activities, I Spy challenges, and word searches inspired by the outdoors on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.
Concert - A Klezmer Journey with the Nu Haven Kapelye
The Nu Haven Kapelye invites audiences of all ages to explore the world of klezmer music. As Connecticut’s largest klezmer ensemble, the Kapelye blends spirited Eastern European Jewish melodies with engaging storytelling, live demonstration, and audience participation. Through a mix of traditional..
Crafternoon: Polymer Clay Popsockets
Sculpt air-dry clay into an adorable accessory for a popsockets for your phone. Popsockets provided.
Play Pals
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 play. The activities we have planned are aimed at children age 1-5,...
Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)
Weekly drop-in for Needlework Crafters. All welcome whether you knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or do any other needlework by hand. Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects, or a group project for donation to a charitable cause. Bring your own...
Self Care Sesh
Students will learn how to create different things that they can use to take care of their physical, emotional, and mental selves. From soap, to deodorants, and essential oils. Ages 12-19
Bingo, Books, and Brews
This unique series combines the excitement of bingo with the sophistication of a curated tea tasting, offering a perfect blend of fun and relaxation.
The Lefty Experience
Come try The Lefty Experience — a hands-on event about what it's like to live in a right-handed world.
Community Conversation
This event provides and opportunity to discuss the impact of vicarious traumatization on individuals and communities.
STEMnesday: Tech Take Apart
Unlock your inner engineer and learn how basic appliances and electronics work by taking them apart with screwdrivers and other tools!
SMART Recovery Support Group
A supportive, non-judgmental space for anyone looking to build healthier habits and address addictive or problematic behaviors, including challenges with substances, gambling, food, shopping, and more. Drop in; registration not required. Presented in cooperation with Glastonbury Youth and Family...
Calm Crafty Corner
Relax and recharge in a peaceful creative environment filled with calming music and easygoing art projects designed to encourage mindfulness and personal expression. Ages 12-19
Cosplay Club
Learn to use everyday, easy-access materials to make lifelike props for your next cosplay or costume! Ages 12-19
Date with a Duck
It's like Hatch the Chicken but with ducks. Rent the Egg's Hatch the Duck program partners with Russell Library to help us incubate and then hatch duck eggs. The eggs will be delivered on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026. Expected hatching occurs around Monday, August 3rd. The ducklings will live in the...
DIY Floral Arrangements
Create a beautiful fresh floral arrangement. All materials are provided, and you'll take your finished arrangement home. Registration is required.
Cozy Crafters Club
Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlefelt, make jewelry, or simply enjoy coloring, this welcoming group is the perfect spot to relax, share ideas, and connect with other creative spirits. Crafts should be...
Camp Barbour: S’mores
Join us at the Library to make and enjoy s’mores! Celebrate summer with this classic campfire treat.
Books and Brews: The Correspondent
Our August title is The Correspondent by Virgina Evans 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..
Gaming & Community
Students build teamwork and social skills through gaming tournaments, strategy games, and creative challenges. Participants also learn the basics of streaming, commentary, and gaming content creation.
Everyday Tech
Join Everyday Tech for one-on-one assistance with a librarian to master your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Se ofrece ayuda individualizada en inglés y español.
Albany Community 'Quilt'
Help us create a community masterpiece celebrating America's 250th anniversary! Stop by and decorate a square canvas representing your story, heritage, future hopes, or what community means to you.
STEM Explorers
Engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities on Tuesdays.
Babies, Books, and Bagels
Enjoy a light continental breakfast while your child explores a themed craft designed for grown-ups and littles to create together. After crafting, stay for conversation and connection—this is a judgment-free space to ask questions, share advice, vent honestly, and build community with other...
Editing & Content Creation
Students learn how to edit videos and create digital content using professional software. Projects focus on storytelling, visual effects, and social media content creation. Ages 12-19
Build in 3D
Explore the world of three-dimensional design through clay sculpting and beginner digital modeling tools. Participants will turn their ideas into creations while learning design skills. Ages 12-19
Outdoor Adventures in Art & Creativity
Join us for nature-inspired crafts and engaging hands-on fun at the library on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Supplies are limited.
Dungeons & Dragons
Learn how to create a character and get together with your friends to tell amazing stories using the “granddaddy of all RPGs,” Dungeons & Dragons. Ages 12-19
Sketch Lab
Practice drawing techniques, strengthen artistic skills, and design original characters through creative sketching, line work, and visual storytelling. Ages 12-19
STEMnesday: Cotton Ball Launcher
Join us in creating a cotton ball rocket launcher with paper rolls, rubber bands and a popsicle stick.
Teen Buzz Into a Book: Summer Reading Hive
Make this your main buzz this summer at the library! Discover trending reads, hang out with friends, enjoy fun activities, and earn prizes on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. Supplies are limited.
Digital Gallery Exhibit
This expansive photography exhibition, presented through both digital displays and large-format prints, highlights the remarkable depth and breadth of the Hartford History Center’s photographic collections. Hartford in Focus features Brad Clift’s My Hartford, My Neighborhood collection,...
Tactile Graphic Design
From screen printing, to cyanotype, to stamping, to poster making, students will learn the various forms of creating graphics by hand. Ages 12-19
Summer Bites
Each session highlights simple dishes perfect for warm-weather meals, along with tips for selecting and using seasonal ingredients.
Creative Writing Club
Learn how to build interesting worlds, create lifelike characters, and tell great stories. Ages 12-19
Coding in Scratch
Join us for a fun, free beginner coding camp using Scratch! Kids will learn to create their own games and animations while building creative thinking and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment. Registration is required, please let us know if you will need a laptop or can bring your own..
Crafternoon: Origami
Stop by and learn the Japanese art of paper folding while enjoying the library’s collection of pretty origami paper.
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