Russell Library - June Programs

RUSSELL LIBRARY June 2016 Programs          SPECIAL PROGRAMS     All programs are free and open to all. Thank you to The Friends for their continued support! Local Authors' Fair Saturday, June 4 10am - 1pm Hubbard Room Fourteen local writers will present their books and talk about the inspiration behind their works . . . an occasion for writers to connect with interested readers and new audiences.   Yoga in the Courtyard - Family Yoga  Saturday, June 11 11am Courtyard Learn about the calming and energizing effects of yoga. No prior experience necessary, and no mats will be used. Our instructor will be Jeff Hush.  Ages 6 and up are welcome.  - In case of rain, the class with be held in the Hubbard Room.    Free; sponsored by The Friends.   Michael Pestel and Peter Standaart   Free concert: Rites and Passages Saturday, June 11 2pm Courtyard This open-air concert in the library's inner courtyard will feature flutist Peter Standaart and multi-instrumentalist Michael Pestel, as they employ the flute as a 'shamanic vessel of change'. The concert will feature two world premiers: a work for solo flute by Egyptian composer Philemon Kirlles, and a spatial composition for four flutes by Michael Pestel. Other works by Bach, Debussy, and Jolivet will be re-conceptualized for the unique performance space; (in case of rain, the concert will take place in the Hubbard Room). No registration.   Sponsored by The Friends of the Russell Library.   Adult Summer Reading Program: Exercise Your Mind! Signup begins Monday, June 13 Earn raffle tickets by submitting book reviews; there are weekly drawings and a grand prize!  Sign up at the circulation desk.   Jazz Up Close: - with Noah Baerman and special guest,  Monnette Sudler  Thursday, June 16 7pm Hubbard Room Guitarist/vocalist Monnette Sudler will perform in a trio featuring Henry Lugo on bass and pianist/series curator Noah Baerman. Adept at straight-ahead jazz, avant-garde music and R&B, she has collaborated with a diverse cast of musicians, including Grover Washington, Jr., Sam Rivers, Kenny Barron, Khan Jamal, Cedar Walton, Shirley Scott and many more.  Free; no registration. Presented by the non-profit Resonant Motion, Inc. with a generous grant from The Middletown Commission on the Arts.   Adult Coloring   Wednesdays at 6:30pm June 15 and 22 Hubbard Room Pick up a crayon or colored pencil and de-stress! Materials provided.  Free; drop-in, no registration. Readers' Theater Monday, June 20 7pm Hubbard Room Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy are brought together in a blistering (and comedic) battle of wits. Live drama read by Connecticut actors.  Directed by Anne Cassady and Richard Kamins.  Free; no registration. Sponsored by The Friends. Chasing Justice Through the Ruins Film Series Tuesday, June 21 12pm Hubbard Room The Bicycle Thieves (1948) Film critic Richard Alleva will introduce, screen and discuss The Bicycle Thieves (1948) director Vittorio de Sica's masterpiece. Bring a sandwich, if you like. Dessert and beverages provided; no registration. Sponsored by The Friends.   Russell Library Announces  New Public Service Hours   Russell Library announces a change in public service hours to lower operating costs in the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016.   The new hours, effective July 5, 2016, will be:                    Monday and Friday                 10 am - 6 pm                                  Tuesday and Thursday            10 am - 8 pm                                Wednesday                              1 pm - 8 pm                                 Saturday (all year)                  10 am - 2 pm                                   Sunday (Oct. through March)    1 pm - 4 pm  Access to online services through the Library's website www.russelllibrary.org with a library card, will not be affected. Matthew K. Poland, Library Director  mpoland@russelllibrary.org ONGOING PROGRAMS We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences Thursdays at 7 pm June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 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.                             Russell Library Friends' Book Sale  Friday - Saturday June 10 - 11 9am - 5pm - in the Activity Room This month humorous books will be featured. Proceeds fund library programs! Russell Readers        Tuesday, June 14      7pm Meeting Room 2                                                             We will discuss By the River by Joyce Carol Oates 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. TEENS Teen Summer Reading Kick Off! Monday, June 13 2pm Teen Area Sign up for the Russell Library's Summer Reading Game for teens entering grades 7 to 12. ---enjoy some snacks and games to get in the summer spirit. Beginning June 13, sign up at the Info Desk, or call 860-347-2520.    Otakus                                             Otakus of Russell Library Unite! Tuesdays at 7pm:   June 14 - Meeting Room 3 June 28 - 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. Teen Advisory Council Thursday, June 23 10am Teen Area Students entering grades 7 to 12 are invited to join  the Russell Library Teen Advisory Council. Earn community service hours and plan library teen activities. If you cannot make it to the meeting, but would like to join TAC, please contact Heather at hscussell@russell.lioninc.org.  Please register in person or by phone, 860-347-2520.   Teen Book Buzz Monday, June 27  2pm  Teen Area   - Need to find something good to read this summer? Come to the Book Buzz to find out what's hot in YA lit and find the perfect books for your summer! No registration required. Students entering 7 to 12 grades.   Teen Book Club   Thursday, June 30  10am Teen Area Start off your summer with a powerful quick read, Audacity, by Melanie Crowder, the inspiring story of Clara Lemlich, whose fight for equal rights led to the largest strike by women in American history. Please come ready to discuss the book, which can be found at Russell, or we can obtain a copy from another library. Please register at 860-347-2520. For students entering grades 7 to 12. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Summer Reading Programs Sign-up begins: Monday, June 13 Children's Desk or, 860-344-8479 Age: 3 - Grade 3: Exercise Your Mind! Read books and win prizes! Grades 4 - 6: Get Your Game On! Sign-up online from www.russelllibrary.org  or phone or, in person. Baby Rhyme Time Wednesdays at 1:30pm June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Children's Activity Room Songs, rhymes and fingerplays for babies 12 months and under and their grown-ups. Drop-in, no registration required. First Saturdays Favorite Stories Saturday, June 4 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! Summer Stories   Tuesdays at 10am June 14 and 28 through August 16 Hubbard Room Join us for new stories and old favorites, music and a craft! You and your caregiver are sure to have a great time & meet new friends too! Ages: 3-6. Drop-in, no registration. Family Game Night Wednesday, June 15  6 - 8pm  Activity Room  Board games, foosball, cards: all ages, drop-in. Builders' Club Friday, June 17   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.  More Children's Programs...   See our website for more children's programming: Children's Calendar EXHIBITS Natural Inspiration:  Paintings by Ellen Dougan  Surrounded by farmland and woods growing up, nature has remained a strong element of the artist's life and work. Ms. Dougan's paintings are exhibited throughout the library. Missing U  and Other Abstract Paintings:  Catherine Filloramo Thrall    Abstract paintings and drawings on paper in gouache, watercolor, ink and acrylic. Ms. Thrall's featured piece, Missing U, is an abstract alphabet, in the Information Area on the second floor.   Metal and Clay: Four Artists   Four ceramic artists are featured, two of whom also work in metal: Marcia Eager, Marcy LaBella, Cheryl Tuttle, and Art Tuttle, all members of the Wesleyan Potters Guild. The works are on display in the lobby case beginning June 6. JOB AND CAREER  PROGRAMS Russell Library Job Group    Thursdays at 9:30 am June  2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 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. How to Maintain your Income  in the New Global Economy Tuesday, June 7 6-8pm Hubbard Room    Dr. Marcia  LaReau will discuss the new paradigms that are changing the employment landscape. Drop-in; no registration. Free Resume Reviewing     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. Career Coaching   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.   Practice Job Interviews     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.   Russell Library                                           123 Broad Street Middletown, Connecticut 06457 www.russelllibrary.org 860-347-2528       Monday - Thursday    9am - 8:30pm Friday                           9am - 6pm                                                       Saturday                      June 4 and 11                     9am - 5pm                    June 18 and 25                    10am - 2pm Sunday                                 closed   Connect to Your Library June 2016 Russell Reminder

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