Russell Library Late October Schedule

RUSSELL LIBRARY

Late October 2016 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

Lunchtime Movie Series

Tuesday, October 18 12pm Hubbard Room The Mark of Zorro (1920) - Douglas Fairbanks stars, with Marguerite De La Motte, Noah Berry and Charles McKim.  Scott Higgins, professor of Film Studies at Wesleyan University will discuss.

Reader's Theater

Thursday, October 20  7pm  Hubbard Room  The Consultant - by Heidi Schreck A precocious young consultant is brought in to save a middle-aged adman's job, and maybe his life. Reader's Theater is live drama presented by area actors, co-directed by Anne Cassady and Richard B. Kamins.

Middletown International Film Festival

Thursdays at 7pm October 6 - November 10 October 20 at MxCC: Horses of God (France/Morocco, 2012) October 27 at Wesleyan: The Good Road (Gujarat, India, 2012 Complete schedule: MIFF 2016  Free; sponsored by CT Humanities, The Middletown Commission on the Arts, Friends of the Russell Library and individual donors.

Film Screening

Alice's Ordinary People  Saturday, October 22 12 noon Hubbard Room  Documentary film maker Craig Dudnick will present his film which profiles Alice Tregay, an unsung heroine of the civil rights movement in Chicago. Drop-in.

Great Reads Book Discussion with Hedda Kopf

Wednesday, October 26 6:30pm  Hubbard Room Four stories from the collection, Binocular Vision: New and Selected Stories by Edith Pearlman will be discussed.

ONGOING PROGRAMS

Computer Classes

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

We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences

Thursdays at 6:30pm October 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@russelllibrary.org

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Builder's Club

Friday, October 21 4 - 5:30pm Activity Room Come build with your favorite interlocking blocks! Ages 5 - 12; drop-in.

Reading Buddies

Monday, October 24  4:30 - 5:30pm  Activity Room Students ages 6 to 8 are invited to team  up with a member of the Teen Advisory Council to enjoy a good book together; for both struggling readers, and kids who already love to read. Please register: 860-347-2520.

More Children's Programs

See the Children's Calendar

TEENS

Magic!  The Gathering

Wednesday, October 19  6:30 - 7:30pm  Activity Room  Grades 5 - 12 Travel throughout the Multiverse with the Planeswalkers (and fellow humans!).  Please register at 860-347-2520.

Otakus

Otakus of Russell Library Unite! Tuesdays at 6:30pm: October 18  -  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. October 25  -  Hubbard Room Cosplay Halloween Party  Dress up as your favorite character in Cosplay! Drop-in.

Homeschool Book Club

Monday, October 24 10 - 11am  Teen Area The first book will be The Uglies by Scott Westerfield. Copies of the book can be found at the library, please contact Heather: hscussell@russelllibrary.org For students grades 7 to 12.

EXHIBITS

Through October 26 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. Materials and media vary widely.

JOB AND CAREER  PROGRAMS

Russell Library Job Group

Thursdays at 10 am October 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.

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