Russell Library Early November Special Programs

  

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

Middletown International Film Festival

Thursdays at 7pm November 3 and 10 November 3 at Wesleyan: Aftermath (Poland, 2012) November 10 at Russell Library: The Fool (Russia, 2014) Complete schedule: MIFF 2016  Free; sponsored by CT Humanities, The Middletown Commission on the Arts, Friends of the Russell Library and individual donors.

Exotic Romanticism with the Fa Re La Duo

Saturday, November 5 1:30pm  Hubbard Room   Tanya Anisimova, cellist and Pi-Hsun Shih, pianist, will perform works by  César Franck, Manuel De Falla and Masatoshi Mitsumoto.  Drop-in, no registration; free. Sponsored by The Friends.

Revolutionary War Genealogy

Saturday, November 5  10:30am Meeting Room 3  Bryna O'Sullivan, a member of Wadsworth Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will present a talk on using the online records of the DAR to build your family tree. Registration is suggested: 860-347-2520   On November 12 from 10:30am - 1:30pm, learn about DAR membership in Meeting Room 3. Please register: 860-347-2520.

A Vanished Port Speaker Series

Wednesday, November 9  7pm Hubbard Room Middlesex County Historical Society presents Richard Grossman, Wesleyan professor and monetary scholar, who will speak about the wealth of colonial Middletown and its most prominent citizens. No registration required.

ONGOING PROGRAMS

Computer Classes

All classes are held in Meeting Room 3. One-on-one instruction is available by appointment: 860-347-2520.   For full descriptions:  Computer classes

We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences

Thursdays at 6:30pm November 3 and 10 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. For further information, contact: Christy Billings (860) 347-2528, ext. 158 or cbilling@russelllibrary.org

Russell Readers

Tuesday, November 8 6:30pm Meeting Room 2 What You Pawn I Will Redeem by Sherman Alexie , from 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories.  For more information, email: chantal.foster@comcast.net

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Twos Rock!

Tuesday, November 8 10:30am Hubbard Room   Music, dance and a story for two year olds, caregivers and siblings!

Story Times for Young Children

Twos Are Terrific - Tuesdays at 10:30  - registration begins November 1 These programs are drop-in, no registration: Wonderful Ones - Mondays at 10:30am  Baby Rhyme Time - Wednesdays at 1:30pm                             - Thursdays at 10:30am Preschool Power - Thursdays at 1:30pm see: Children's Calendar

TEENS

Otakus

Otakus of Russell Library Unite! Tuesdays at 6:30pm:   November 8  -  Teen Area 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.

Magic!  The Gathering

Wednesday, November 9  6:30 - 7:30pm  Activity Room  Grades 5 and up   Travel throughout the Multiverse with the Planeswalkers (and fellow humans!).  Please register at 860-347-2520.

Teen Writing  Boot Camp

Thursdays  November 10 and 17 6 - 7:30pm Meeting Room 3 With author Shari Arnold; grades 7 to 12. Registration required: 860-347-2520.

EXHIBITS

The Art Guild of Middletown Paintings by Guild members - with prose and poetry inspired by the art, by Russell Library's Veterans Writing Group, the Russell Writers and others, in a collaborative exhibit, November 6 - 28.  There will be an Opening Reception on  Sunday, November 6 from 2 - 4pm.  The public is invited. Wesleyan Potters Members of the non-profit cooperative guild in Middletown, founded in 1948 to promote the learning and development of skills in crafts, will show  pottery, weaving and jewelry in preparation for their annual Holiday Exhibit and Sale, through November 30.

JOB AND CAREER  PROGRAMS

Social Media and Your Job Search

The Things You Just Can't Ignore Tuesday, November 1 6 - 8pm Hubbard Room  Linda Van Valkenburgh will demonstrate how to use Twitter, Facebook and some new LinkedIn tools to market yourself. Please register: 860-347-2520

Russell Library Job Group

Thursdays at 10 am November 3 and 10 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 Closed Friday, November 11 in honor of Veterans' Day. Russell Library has great databases, e-books and digital magazines that you can access anywhere, anytime!