Holiday Art
Holiday Art is a creative program where participants explore seasonal and cultural holidays through arts and crafts.
Festivals & Fairs in Granby, CT
Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Granby, CT. Big events you don't want to miss.
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Anime Club
Are you a fan of anime/manga? Join the Library every Wednesday for our Anime Club! 6/3: Coloring and watching anime 6/10: National Best Friends Day: make bracelets and watch anime 6/17: Anime buttons 6/24: Read some manga, earn your summer reading minutes!
Senior Center Book Discussion: First Family: Abigail & John Adams
Please join us as Michael Bellacosa leads a discussion of Joseph Ellis’s First Family: Abigail & John Adams. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ellis (e.g. Founding Brothers) recounts the story of one of the most iconic husband-wife teams in all of American history. Both prolific letter writers,...
Altoona Curve at Hartford Yard Goats
MiLB Double-A: Altoona Curve at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park
Registration Opens: Summer 2026 Teen Volunteering
Registration for all summer volunteer opportunities opens on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00pm. This includes volunteering at our annual Summer Reading Fest on Saturday, June 20th. All summertime volunteer programs are tagged with *VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY* in the event title. Volunteer spots at these...
VIRTUAL - Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig
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...
The Web They Wove: Women & their Wardrobes during New England’s Revolution (America's 250th)
Explore the often-overlooked role of women whose choices in textiles and fashion helped shape the course of the American Revolution. Beyond the headlines of battles and the proclamations of Congress, women’s daily decisions about fabric creation, consumption, and style influenced the fight for...
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,...
Teen Time
Music Production - Whether you want to record a song, start a podcast, create lo-fi or meditation sounds, or stream your own beats—YOUmedia has you covered. Teens can explore a fully equipped recording studio and bring their ideas to life in a creative, hands-on environment. VR Tournament -...
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
Life Skills Through Literacy
Life Skills through Literacy is a free after-school literacy program for 6th- 8th grade Hartford Public School student, led by Hartford Health Initiative (HHI).
Introduction to the Fire Service: Awareness, Education, and Community Involvement
Join the North Haven Fire Department for an inside look at the vital role our fire service plays in protecting lives, property, and our community. This presentation will highlight the responsibilities of firefighters, the training and teamwork behind emergency response, and the ways community...
Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts (Online)
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...
Civics Trivia
You can win prizes while learning the essentials of U.S. history and government in this friendly competition. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 @ 2:30pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 @2:30pm Tuesday, August 4, 2026 @2:30pm
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.
Thursday Night Book Club: Broken Country
Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required. This month we will be reading "Broken Country" by Clare Leslie Hall. Beth and her...
Writing Your Own Ending: End of Life Planning to Help You and Your Loved Ones Put Things to Rest
Please join us for a practical guide for anyone planning for end of life. In 2015, following a long career in finance, Doug Renfield-Miller spent a year as an Advanced Leadership Fellow at Harvard. The outcome of his fellowship year was GoodEnding, a nonprofit seeking to improve end of life...
TAB Officer Meeting
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.
Cosplay Club
Learn to use everyday, easy-access materials to make lifelike props for your next cosplay or costume! 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
Paint it Up!
Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space limited. Registration...
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...
First Friday with Advocacy to Legacy End of Year Celebration
Visit the library on the first Friday of every month and eat some delicious pizza with Advocacy to Legacy.
Alphabet Playtime
Join us for hands on letter play in the Activity Room! Drop in with your child to interact with a variety of multi-sensory alphabet activities promoting early literacy. No registration required. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library. To get all of the Youth & Family...
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...
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
Middle School Murder Mystery Party: Murder at the Pizzeria!
Spaghetti sauce or blood? Saucy pizza wheel or murder weapon?? Join us for another epic Murder Mystery Party as we travel to Bella Morte's Pizzeria and investigate the death of Karl Ickbread . . . We'll have pizza and give out awards for things like best actor, most likely to eat a whole pizza pie,.
Mystery!
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...
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
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
Beginner Chair Yoga
Experience a unique chair yoga session with Rachel Koladis, designed for all levels. Most of the class will be seated, with occasional standing poses using the chair for support. Discover breathing techniques, explore mantras, and delve into meditation and energy practices. This class welcomes...
Sketch Lab
Practice drawing techniques, strengthen artistic skills, and design original characters through creative sketching, line work, and visual storytelling. Ages 12-19
Painting with Ty @ YOUmedia
Join Ty to explore timeless artistic techniques through hands-on projects focused on traditional painting and classic craft methods.
Chess Club
Love chess or just want to learn? All ages and abilities are welcome at our new Russell Library Chess Club. Drop-in, no registration required. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library. To get all of the Youth & Family Learning department events right into your inbox every...
Pride Treats & Trivia
Quiz yourself and your friends on LGBTQ+ history and culture while decorating cupcakes with rainbow frosting & sprinkles.
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...
Romance Book Club
For the month of May, we will be reading and discussing From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata. If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. After seventeen years of figure skating - and countless...
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
Rainbow Craft & Watch
Join us at the Library for Rainbow Craft & Watch! We’ll paint colorful rainbow art and enjoy a watch party in a fun, welcoming space celebrating creativity and inclusion.
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