
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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Middletown International Film Festival
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Thursdays at 7pm
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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.
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Exotic Romanticism with
the Fa Re La Duo
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Saturday, November 5
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1:30pm
Hubbard Room
Tanya Anisimova, cellist and Pi-Hsun Shih, pianist, will perform works by
César Franck, Manuel De Falla and Masatoshi Mitsumoto.
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Revolutionary War Genealogy
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Saturday, November 5
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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
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On November 12 from 10:30am - 1:30pm, learn about DAR membership
in Meeting Room 3. Please register: 860-347-2520.
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A Vanished Port
Speaker Series
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Wednesday, November 9
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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.
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ONGOING PROGRAMS
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Computer Classes
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All classes are held in Meeting Room 3.
One-on-one instruction is available by appointment: 860-347-2520.
For full descriptions: Computer classes
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We Were There:
Writing Your Military Experiences
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Thursdays at 6:30pm
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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
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Russell Readers
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Tuesday, November 8
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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
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
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Twos Rock!
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Tuesday, November 8
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10:30am
Hubbard Room
Music, dance and a story for two year olds, caregivers and siblings!
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Story Times for Young Children
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Twos Are Terrific - Tuesdays at 10:30
- registration begins November 1
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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
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TEENS
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Otakus
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Otakus of Russell Library Unite!
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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.
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Magic!
The Gathering
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Wednesday, November 9
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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.
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Teen Writing
Boot Camp
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Thursdays
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November 10 and 17
6 - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 3
With author Shari Arnold; grades 7 to 12. Registration required: 860-347-2520.
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EXHIBITS
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The Art Guild of Middletown
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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
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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.
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JOB AND CAREER PROGRAMS
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Social Media and Your Job Search
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The Things You Just Can't Ignore
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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
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Russell Library Job Group
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Thursdays at 10 am
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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.
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Free Resume Reviewing
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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.
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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.
Call the Information Desk to register: 860-347-2520.
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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
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!
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