Category: Events
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Get Ready for the Tournament of Books 2026!
Everything you need to know for this year’s book smackdown. March is on the horizon, and at Russell Library that can only mean one thing — the Tournament of Books has returned! Make a bracket, vote for your favorite books, and help decide the 2026 Tournament of Books Champion! Last year, from a crowded field…
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Fowl Preview 2026
by Amy S. You’ve been asking. We heard you. Chicks are returning in February 2026. Why so early? Because nothing helps beat the late-winter blues like little balls of adorable fluffiness. Once again, the Youth & Family Learning department is partnering with our local Hatch the Chicken affiliate, Farmer Joe’s Gardens of Wallingford, Connecticut, to…
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Timeless Tales: Why We Love Them
The overwhelmingly positive reactions we have had to our production of A Christmas Carol has brought home to me the importance of classic stories to people both as individuals and as a community. It was amazing how similar everyone’s reaction to this show has been. “A great performance.” “Dickens would love it.” “Phenomenal acting.” And…
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Winter Preview
As Fall fades into the holidays, put these upcoming events on your calendar to keep toasty warm and in good company at your local library. Polar Express Story Time – Saturday, 11/29, 10:30-11:30am Conductor Phil Pessina leads families on a magical train ride to the North Pole for a once-in-a-lifetime meeting with a special host.…
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