Anarchists, MIFF8 and Sherlock Holmes at Russell Library - Eary October Schedule

  

 Russel Library

Early October

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

All programs are free and open to all. Thank you to The Friends for their continued support!

Anarchist Histories and Activism

Saturday, October 1 10:30am Hubbard Room Wesleyan students present their research from the course, "Anarchy in America: From Haymarket to Occupy Wall Street," taught by J. Kēhaulani Kauanui: an exploration of diverse political traditions including: socialist, individualist, black, feminist and queer anarchisms, and indigenous influences.

Robots at the Library!

Tuesday, October 4 6:30pm  Hubbard Room   The First Robotics team from Mercy High School will demonstrate their competition robot. For Grades 5 to 12; please register at 860-347-2520.

Middletown International Film Festival

Thursdays at 7pm October 6 - November 10 Opening night at Russell Library:  The Second Mother (Brazil, 2015, directed by Anna Muylaert)  Various locations: see Schedule: MIFF 2016  Free admission and parking (in the municipal lot directly opposite the library); sponsored by CT Humanities, The Middletown Commission on the Arts, Friends of Russell Library and individual donors.

Yoga in the Courtyard

Saturday, October 8  11am    Jeff Hush, local yoga instructor, will lead the session. No experience or mats required. Ages 6 and up. Rain location: Hubbard Room

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Health for Life  - with Dr. Chris Wednesday, October 12  6:30pm - 8pm Hubbard Room

Sherlock Holmes  and the Adventure of the Speckled Band

Thursday, October 13 7pm  Hubbard Room  The East Haddam Stage Company presents a live-action 'radio' drama, using the 1930 radio script of William Gillette, complete with sound effects, audience participation, and four actors portraying seven characters.  Free, drop-in.

ONGOING PROGRAMS

We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences

Thursdays at 6:30pm October 6, 13, 20 and 27 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.

Friends of the Russell Library Book Sale

October 7 - 8 Friday        10am - 6pm  Saturday    10am - 2pm  Activity Room Find books, CDs and DVDs . . . and help support programs at your library! Friends information

Russell Readers

Tuesday, October 11     6:30pm Meeting Room 2                                                            We will discuss The Third and Final Continent by Jhumpa Lahiri  from the anthology, 101 Best American Short Stories. Discussions are based on the Great Books Foundation method. For more information: chantal.foster@comcast.net

Computer Classes

All classes are held in Meeting Room 3: Basic Word 2013 Wednesday, October 12, 2 - 4pm  Using Word 2013 to Format Your Resume  Tuesday, October 18 For full descriptions: Computer classes * * * * *  One-on-one instruction is available by appointment: 860-347-2520.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Twos Rock!

Tuesday, October 11 10:30am Hubbard Room Wear comfy clothing and be ready to move and groove! We will have music, dance and a story in this energetic program for 2 year olds and their caregivers. Drop-in.

More Children's Programs

See Calendar

TEENS

Teen Read Week!

Tuesday, October 11 - Saturday, October 15  Sign up at the beginning of the week. For every book read during the week, receive a free one! For grades 5 to 12. Please register: 860-347-2520.

More Teen Programs

See Calendar

EXHIBITS

Community Partners in Action: Prison Arts Program 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.  In the case: RECENT SCULPTURE / Created In Prison During the Past Year In prison, scraps of anything can find their way into ingenious sculptural works.

JOB AND CAREER  PROGRAMS

Russell Library Job Group

Thursdays at 10 am October 6, 13, 20 and 27 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.

Free Resume Reviewing

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.     These services are funded by generous support from a Community Development Block Grant from the City of Middletown and the Friends of the Russell Library.

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.  Call the Information Desk to register: 860-347-2520.

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 and Friday           10am - 6pm Tuesday and Thursday      10am - 8pm Wednesday                             1 - 8pm Saturday (year round)       10am - 2pm Sunday (October - March)        1 - 4pm The library will be closed for Columbus Day:  Sunday and Monday - October 9 - 10 Russell Library has great databases, e-books and digital magazines that you can access anywhere, anytime!

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