Book Character Bingo
Love books? Love to play Bingo? You’re in luck! Come play Bingo with cards featuring some of our favorite children’s book characters.
Community Events in Westport, CT
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Teen Hangout!
Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some afternoon fun! We will have our Nintendo Switch ready to go, as well as coloring and board games. This is a drop-in program for grades 7-12. Snacks provided.
VR Night
Drop by the teen area and sign up to play on our VR headset! Play board games while you wait for your time slot.
Parent Playdate
Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrs Kids just wanna have fun… and their parents do too! We encourage parents in our community to come together every Monday morning in the Children’s Department to play. While you’re here, enjoy getting to know other parents/caregivers and their little.
Chess and Boardgames @ YOUmedia
Whether you’re a grandmaster or don’t know a Rook from a Pawn, come learn the ropes or challenge friends to a variety of classic tabletop games.
Throwback Thursday Trivia
Through Trivia students will test their knowledge of various topics ranging from music, movies, politics, geography and more.
Teen Game Club
Join the Teen Game Club at the library for a game-filled adventure! Each week, we alternate between playing Nintendo Switch games and board/party games. It’s the perfect chance to team up, compete, and make new friends while enjoying a variety of games. Come level up your gaming experience and have.
Reading Fightin Phils at Hartford Yard Goats
MiLB Double-A: Reading Fightin Phils at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park
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,...
Emma Straub Discusses American Fantasy with Jenna Bush Hager
Please join us when Emma Straub, one of the most beloved voices in contemporary fiction, discusses her much anticipated novel American Fantasy, with Jenna Bush Hager, journalist, author and co-host of the fourth hour of NBC's Today show. What happens when your teenage fantasy comes true after...
Teen: Arts & Crafts Club
Teens, join us for an hour of arts and crafts! We will have some supplies out, but feel free to bring your own project.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) features a group of awesome teen volunteers who are interested in the inner workings of the library. At TAB, members share their ideas for new programs/services, help the Teen Department plan special events, and overall work to make our library a better place for...
Folk Songs: Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive
The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive (fieldwork-archive.com) was established by Derek Piotr in August 2022. The Archive contains over 1,500 audio recordings made from March 2020 onward, and preserves diverse representations of folklife; ballads, hymns, tales, poems, children’s songs, and interviews...
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...
Children's Museum Mobile Maker Space
Join the Children’s Museum for creative play using STEM tools and the engineering design process. STEM tools include 3D printing, Chomp Saw, & Cricut. For ages 5-12. Registration required.
ASML Author Series: LeUyen Pham
Book fans ages 4 to adult are invited to join us to learn about the life and adventures of children’s book artist LeUyen Pham, creator of over 140 books for children. From her early refugee days to her time in animation, from her travels around the world, back to the pages of her books, Uyen will...
Science Saturday: Young Explorers (Session 1)
Inspire wonder and Ignite curiosity at Science Saturday! This program explores big ideas in science using hands-on experiments, spectacular demonstrations, and plenty of live music and body movement to keep all learners engaged and excited. Each program explores a new theme and is thoughtfully...
Painting with Ty @ YOUmedia
Join Ty to explore timeless artistic techniques through hands-on projects focused on traditional painting and classic craft methods.
Food, Art & Nature
Lecture and Q&A with community leader, Kamora Herrington on the healing powers of food, art and nature. This event builds off of the library's Bid Read programming around the book Bite by Bite , written by Aimee Nezhukumatathil.
Lego Build Challenge for Grades K-3
For kids in grades K-3 only. Let's get ready to build! We'll reveal mystery challenges, then you construct them. Bring your imagination and be ready for anything! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
Baby Builders
Join us for a morning of building with blocks, just for babies and toddlers. Young children will be able to enjoy building with duplos, and other large blocks. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library! To get all of the Youth & Family Learning department events right into...
Teen Homeschool Hangout
Want to meet other homeschooled teens? Come hang with us! We'll play games, work on a craft, and share what we’ve been up to since our last hangout. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to participate. Registration encouraged.
Crafty Kids
Join Ms. Linda at the Ropkins library to explore your creativity with a seasonal weekly craft!
Flute Songs & Sonatas with the Hanoverian Ensemble
Please join us in the Brubeck Room for a unique concert by the Hanoverian Ensemble. The concert bookends a musical era, with Van Eyck's birdsong-based works for solo recorder (1644) at one end and Rameau's Piece de Clavecin en concert No. 5 (1749) at the other. The ensemble will play on modern...
Yoga for Littles
Get those brains calm and those bodies moving! We focus on mindfulness and movement in this yoga session for kids and caregivers. We will begin the session with a mindfulness-themed picture book. Next, our certified yoga instructor, Rikki Alrutz, leads children in a story-based yoga adventure. Yoga.
StreamLabs
Gamer Streaming Program helps teens explore live streaming using OBS Studio in a supportive space. Learn setup, content, branding, safety, and teamwork—turn gaming passion into a hobby or career.
(NOT) Just for Kids: A Woodwind State of Mind
Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to this presentation by Norwalk Symphony Orchestra's Woodwind Quintet (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon and Horn). Woodwind instruments come in all shapes and sizes and their diversity is what makes them sound so great together, but wait, why is..
HYBRID - Parenting 101
This is a hybrid event, so you can attend from home OR come in-person to the library. Be sure to sign up so we can send you the Zoom link. *** Parenting 101 will not meet on 4/9 or 4/16, but will meet on Tuesday 4/7. *** We welcome first time parents or expecting parents (both moms and dads) to...
Fables & Frolic
Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome. 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 other...
English Learner Success
English club for newcomer immigrant teens. The American Place (TAP) youth program. By registration only.
Crafternoon
Bring your own knitting, quilting, cross stitching or other preferred craft and craft together with others. The group meets every Wednesday in the Wayzata Library Meeting Room.
Community Cultural Celebration
Please join us for Wilton's 2nd Annual Community Cultural Celebration on Saturday, May 2 at Riverbrook Regional YMCA. This is an opportunity to unite the Wilton community, showcasing the diverse cultures that make up our town through dance, music, dress, holidays, and food from around the world....
Wee Rock! Music & Movement
For families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration neededMove and groove to your favorite kids’ tunes. Wee Rock! is 30 minutes of songs, dance, and finger plays. Children learn by playing and we make following directions, rhyme and rhythm, creative play, fine motor skills and coordination fun....
Mother Goose on the Loose
Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.
Senior Care Options for Concerned Families
Of the 820,000 seniors currently living in Connecticut, most want the same thing: to stay safe, independent, and in their own homes for as long as possible. But many families don’t know what support is available or when it’s time to plan ahead. That’s why Assisted Living Home Care Services, a...
Terrific Tales for Tots
Active children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.
Mother’s Day Craft
Children, Youth & Teens All Ages Join in on the fun and celebrate Mother’s Day with a cool craft!
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...
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...
Assisting Teens in Managing Anger in Positive Ways
Parents, caregivers, and youth-serving professionals are encouraged to join us for this interactive event! Attendees will explore strategies for helping teens manage their anger in constructive ways. This anger management program was developed with and for adolescents, plus the adults in their...
Poster & Zine Crafting
Learning the art and history of zine and poster making in social movements and urban culture.
Together Time Tales
For families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration is neededYoung children and their caregivers are invited to drop in to the Friends Room for Together Time Tales. Stories are ideal for children ages 2-5, though all ages are welcome. This program encourages a love for reading while fostering...
Baby Prom
This is our PROMPOSAL to you! Join us for a very special baby prom where we’ll have dancing, toys, and a craft. Plus, a special photo wall with “limo” service to commemorate baby's first prom. Dress to impress and come dance and play the morning away.
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...
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