RUSSELL LIBRARY
March 2016 Programs
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Special Programs
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Irish Step Dancing
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Thursday, March 3
7pm
Hubbard Room
Modern and traditional step dancing from the Mulcahy Academy of Dance.
Drop-in, no registration required.
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How Families Can Help Their Loved One
with a Mental Illness
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Saturday, March 19
2pm
Hubbard Room
A talk, and question and answer session with Dr. Lloyd Sederer, author of
The Family Guide to Mental Health Care, and an advocate for de-stigmatizing mental illness and improving services. Dr. Sederer is Medical Director for the
New York State Office of Mental Health and a contributing writer for
The Huffington Post, where he is Medical Editor for Mental Health.
Drop-in; no registration; funded by a City of Middletown Health Grant.
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HER-story: A Writing Workshop
with Elizabeth Thomas
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Tuesday, March 29
7pm
Hubbard Room
Elizabeth Thomas is a published writer, performer, educator and author of two poetry collections and a book on writing. In this creative writing workshop, designed for new and 'not so new' writers of all ages, Ms. Thomas will focus on the mother-daughter relationship.
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Jazz Up Close 2016:
Spanning Generations
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Caroline Davis, Alto Sax
Thursday, March 31
7pm
Hubbard Room
Caroline Davis kicks off this year's Jazz Up Close series with a quartet featuring drummer Jay Sawyer, bassist Henry Lugo and pianist Noah Baerman, who is also the series curator. Ms. Davis lives in Brooklyn, leading the Caroline Davis Quartet and co-leading the trio Whirlpool and the R&B indie band, Maitri.
This free event is sponsored by the non-profit Resonant Motion, Inc. and
a generous grant from the Middletown Commission on the Arts.
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ONGOING PROGRAMS
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We Were There:
Writing Your Military Experiences
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Thursdays at 7 pm
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Meeting Room 2
All Veterans, either active or retired, are encouraged to come and write about their experiences for their own benefit or to share with others.
Author Elisabeth Petry leads the workshop; facilitator and contact person at the library is Christy Billings. (860) 347-2528 or cbilling@russell.lioninc.org.
This program is being sponsored with funds from The Friends of the Russell Library.
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Book Discussions with Hedda Kopf
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Open City - by Teju Cole
Wednesday, March 2
7pm
A Constellation of Vital Phenomena - by Anthony Marra
Wednesday, March 30
7pm
Join in these lively discussions led by Hedda Kopf, longtime lecturer at Quinnipiac University. Drop-in; no registration. Sponsored by The Friends.
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Russell Readers
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Tuesday, March 8
7pm
Meeting Room 2
We will discuss Babylon Revisited" by F. Scott Fitzgerald from the anthology,
101 Best American Short Stories. Discussions are based on the Great Books Foundation method.
For more information: chantal.foster@comcast.net
Sponsored by The Friends of the Russell Library.
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Fitness can be Fun!
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Saturdays at 10:30 am
Hubbard Room
March 5 - Hula Hoop Fitness
Meg Geyser offers an upbeat, aerobic workout that blends cardio with a mind-body connection and improves balance, flexibility and core strength.
March 12 - Dance Fitness
Meg Geyser presents a total workout, combining all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility. Beginners welcome!
Drop-in, no registration. Space is limited, so come early.
Funded by the Department of Health, City of Middletown.
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Russell Library Friends' Book Sale
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Friday - Sunday
March 11 - 13
- during library hours
in the Activity Room
This month, featuring Women's History books.
Proceeds fund library programs!
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Chasing Justice Through the Ruins
Film Series
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Tuesday, March 15
12pm
Hubbard Room
Film critic Richard Alleva will introduce, screen and discuss The Truce (1997, Italy) directed by Francesco Rosi.
Bring a sandwich, if you like. Dessert and beverages provided; no registration.
Sponsored by The Friends.
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Readers' Theater
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Monday, March 21
7pm
Hubbard Room
Live drama read by professional actors. This month: Shipwrecked:
An Entertainment, the Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont
by Donald Margulies; directed by Anne Cassady and Richard Kamins.
Drop-in; no registration. Sponsored by The Friends.
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Shakespeare - and Laurence Olivier
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Saturday, March 26
1pm
Hubbard Room
The first in a series (through May), part of Shakespeare 400 Passport, in partnership with ArtFarm. Commonweal film critic Richard Alleva, will show scenes from, and discuss: Henry V, Hamlet, and Richard III.
Drop-in, no registration.
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TEENS
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Teen Advisory Council
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Wednesday, March 2
3:30pm
Join the Russell Library Teen Advisory Council (TAC); earn community service hours, help plan library activities. If you cannot make it to this meeting, but would like to join, contact Heather at hscussell@russell.lioninc.org.
Grades: 7 to 12. Please register in person or by phone: 860-347-2520. |
Gaming Guild
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Mondays, March 7 and 21
3:30pm
Meeting Room 3
If you like Minecraft, Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, board games, or electronic games, this is the club for you! The club has laptops, cards, and an XBOX 360; grades: 7 to 12. Drop-in; no registration.
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Teens: Master Builder's Club
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Monday, March 14
Meeting Room 2
3:30pm
Try Lego© Picture Creator, create your own inventions and/or learn how to program the Library's NEW Lego© Mindstorm EV3. The club meets
on the 2nd Monday on each month. Grades: 7 to 12. Drop-in, no registration. |
Otakus
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Otakus of Russell Library Unite!
Tuesdays at 7pm:
March 8 - Meeting Room 3
March 22 - Hubbard Room
Otakus is Russell Library's Teen Group for fans of anime, manga and all things Japanese. Drop by and join in the fun; ages 11 and up.
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Teen Crafternoon
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Wednesday, March 16
3:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Get creative and join us for some crafting fun!
Grades: 7 - 12; free; please register at: 860-347-2520, but drop-ins are welcome.
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Teen Tech Thursdays
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Thursday, March 17
3:30pm
Meeting Room 3 Try out new technologies such as robotics, engineering, and coding. Grades: 7 to 12. Please register at 860-347-2520, or drop-in. |
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
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First Saturdays Favorite Stories
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Saturday, March 5
10 am
Activity Room
A Children's Librarian will share her favorite stories with you. Stay and make a craft together. Drop in; for 3 - 5 year olds, but all ages are welcome!
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Baby Rhyme Time
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Wednesdays at 1:30pm
March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Children's Activity Room
Songs, rhymes and fingerplays for babies 12 months and under and their grown-ups. Drop-in, no registration required.
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Builders' Club
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 Friday, March 18
4pm
Activity Room
Children ages 6 - 12 are invited to join us for an afternoon of building with the plastic bricks we all know and love. Due to the small pieces, children must be 6 and over. Drop-in: no registration.
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More Children's Programs...
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See our website for more children's programming:
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EXHIBITS
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Ray Mount Puppets
from the Ballard Institute and Museum
of Puppetry
Ray and Betty Mount began performing hand puppet shows in San Francisco in the 1950's. Later moving to Branford, Connecticut, they continued making puppets and performing, primarily at colleges and universities.
Ray Mount's adaptation of George Peele's Elizabethan play, The Old Wives' Tale was performed several times in the Northeast in the 1960's and 70's.
This exhibit is part of ARTFARM's Shakespeare 400 Passport.
Jean Maynard - Paintings
Jean Maynard grew up on Long Island's south shore and near Narragansett Bay. The nearness of the sea is frequently seen in her work. Her love of flowers and architecture are also recurring themes.
She is a member of a painters' group called the French Connection, and also of the Art Guild of Middletown.
Middletown Art Academy
Beginning March 19, Middletown Art Academy will exhibit works by students and instructors in celebration of World Water Day. There will be an Opening Reception in the Hubbard Room at 2pm on Sunday, March 20.
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JOB AND CAREER PROGRAMS
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Russell Library Job Group
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Thursdays at 9:30 am
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Hubbard Room
Russell Library presents weekly opportunities to network with other job seekers, as well as receive the advice of professionals. Topics and presenters will vary from week to week. Call 860-347-2528, ext. 121 for further information.
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Computer Classes
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Computer classes are free and are offered on a first come, first served basis.
All classes are open to everyone but, advanced classes may have prerequisites. Call Information Services: 860-347-2520 for further details, or see: |
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Free Resume Reviewing
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Learn how potential employers filter and determine which prospective candidates move on to interviews. The Library offers confidential resume critiquing and in-depth interview coaching appointments several times each month with certified resume writers.
Call (860) 347-2520 to sign up for a 60 minute appointment.
If you need to cancel, please allow 48 hours notice.
These services are funded by generous support from the Friends of the Russell Library and a Community Development Block Grant from the City of Middletown.
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Career Coaching
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Associate Director of the Wesleyan Career Center,
James Kubat, gives private, confidential career coaching through appointments at Russell Library. Please bring a resume (if you have one) to the appointment. You must register and/or cancel at the Information Desk or by calling (860) 347-2520. You will receive a reminder call prior to the appointment.
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Practice Job Interviews
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Improve your interviewing skills and get the job you want. Bob Carlson will assist you by conducting and evaluating your practice interview, either by phone
or at Russell Library.
Videotaping the session is optional and confidential. Please call (860) 347-2520 for more information and to sign up for a 60 minute session.
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Russell Library
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123 Broad Street
Middletown, Connecticut 06457
Monday - Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturdays: 9am - 5pm
Sundays 1pm - 4pm
Holiday closings: March 25 and 27,
Good Friday and Easter Sunday
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