
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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All programs are free and open to all.
Thank you to The Friends for their continued support!
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Jazz Up Close
featuring Steve Wilson, saxophone
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Saturday, September 10
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1:30pm
Hubbard Room
Resonant Motion, Inc. presents alto and soprano saxophonist Steve Wilson in a trio with bassist Henry Lugo and pianist/series curator Noah Baerman.
Mr. Wilson is an indispensable part of the New York City jazz
scene, an important contributor to the bands of Chick Corea, Maria
Schneider, Christian McBride, Buster Williams, Ralph Peterson and Dave
Holland, and as a bandleader in a live recording from the fabled Village
Vanguard with his quartet, Wilsonian Grain.
Mr. Wilson serves on the faculties of CCNY and the Juilliard School.
This program is made possible by the generosity of the Middletown Commission on the Arts.
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Introduction to
Mindfulness Meditation
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Tuesday, September 13
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11am - 12pm
Meeting Room 2
David Chandler, M.S., in Integrative Health and Healing, will teach a one-hour workshop on mindfulness: focusing on the present moment and acceptance, without judgment. No previous experience is necessary.
All are welcome at this drop-in program; repeats on September 20.
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The Caroline Doctorow Duo
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Free concert:
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Saturday, September 24
1:30pm
Original folk songs and a tribute to songwriters and performers of the '60s.
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ONGOING PROGRAMS
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We Were There:
Writing Your Military Experiences
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Thursdays at 6:30pm
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September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
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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Computer Classes
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All classes are from 2 - 4pm in Meeting Room 3:
Basic Excel - Part 1
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Wednesday, September 7
Basic PowerPoint
Wednesday, September 21
Basic Excel - Part 2
Tuesday, September 27
For full descriptions: Calendar
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One-on-one instruction is available by appointment: 860-347-2520.
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Friends of the Russell Library
Book Sale
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Friday, September 9 10am - 6pm
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Saturday, September 10 10am - 2pm
Activity Room
Find books, CDs and DVDs . . . and help support programs at your library!
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Russell Readers
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Tuesday, September 13
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6:30pm
Meeting Room 2
We will discuss If You Sing Like That for Me by Akhil Sharma from the anthology, 101 Best American Short Stories. Discussions are based on the Great Books Foundation method.
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
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Registration for
Twos Are Terrific
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Registration begins:
Tuesday, September 13
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10am
Register in person or by calling the Children's Information Desk: (860) 344-8479.
This program will run from September 20 - October 25, Tuesdays at 10am.
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Baby Rhyme Time
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Wednesdays at 1:30pm
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September 14, 21 and 28
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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More Children's Programs
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See the Children's Calendar
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TEENS
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Pokemon at the Library
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Monday, September 12
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4 - 5 pm
Activity Room
The library is a Pokestop! Join us for snacks and a Pokemon hunt around the library; for grades 5 to 12. Please register: 860-347-2520.
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Otakus
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Otakus of Russell Library Unite!
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Tuesdays at 6:30pm:
Sepember 13 - Meeting Room 3
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.
September 27 - Hubbard Room
Bunraku Puppetry
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EXHIBITS
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Middletown High School Murals
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Beginning
in 2009, senior class art students have embarked each year on a long
term group project: producing a mural for the new school's corridors
that would serve as a legacy to their graduating class.
The Class of 2016 mural and the recently completed Class of 2014 mural will be shown in the library's main lobby through the end of September. Both were completed under the guidance of art teacher Patrick Shugrue.
Community Partners in Action: Prison Arts Program
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On the walls:
OUT OF PRISON MAKING ART / Recent Artwork From Former Prisoners
Sixth annual "alumni" exhibition - featuring the work of
artists who have been out of prison for over a decade as well as
recently released artists. Materials and media vary widely: including
paint, pencil and welded steel...
In the case:
RECENT SCULPTURE / Created In Prison During the Past Year
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In prison, scraps of anything can find their way into ingenious sculptural works...come see a few of the best made in the past year!
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JOB AND CAREER PROGRAMS
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Russell Library Job Group
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Thursdays at 10 am
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September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
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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The Highly Effective Job Search
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Tuesday, September 13
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6 - 8pm
Hubbard Room
Orville Pierson will discuss how job hunters can use a systematic, professional approach to their job search.
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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
860-347-2528
Monday and Friday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday and Thursday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 1pm - 8pm
Saturday (year round) 10am - 2pm
The library will be closed for Labor Day weekend:
Saturday, Sunday and Monday - September 3 - 5
Russell Library has great databases, e-books and digital magazines that you can access anywhere, anytime!
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