RUSSELL LIBRARY
April 2017
All programs are free and open to all.
Thank you to The Friends for their continued support!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
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Saturday, April 1
10am - 2pm
Activity Room
A keepsake journal will be provided FREE to the first 50 families to sign up.
Kickoff event sponsored by Altrusa Int'l of Central CT.
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Racial Justice Book Group
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Tuesday, April 4
6pm - 8pm
Meeting Room 2
We will discuss Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.
- open to all.
- meets monthly (first Tuesday) with a new book each month.
- for further information, contact Christy at: cbillings@russelllibrary.org |
Wednesday, April 12, 7pm
Wednesday, April 19, 7pm
Thursday, April 27, 3pm - 7pm
Click on the program title for a full description.
All programs will take place in the Hubbard Room.
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Exhibits
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April 5 - 29
World War One Posters:
Food Will Win the War
Food conservation posters, in the 2nd floor Information Services area.
Knowledge Wins
a small collection of posters promoting the work of the Library War Service,
in the 1st floor A/V alcove area.
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Readers' Theater
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Thursday, April 13
7pm
Hubbard Room
Live drama performed by CT actors; the play: Mrs. Mannerly,
by Jeffrey Hatcher. Directed by Carolyn Kirsch, featuring Richard Kamins and Anne Cassady.
Drop-in. Sponsored by The Friends and The Middletown Commission on the Arts.
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Jazz Up Close
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Free performance and discussion:
Thursday, April 20
7pm
Hubbard Room
Drummer, percussionist, and composer Sunny Jain will lead a quartet also featuring bassist Henry Lugo and pianist/series curator Noah Baerman along with Mike Bomwell, on soprano saxophone.
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Survivors Swing Band
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Free concert:
Saturday, April 22
1:30pm
Hubbard Room
This seven piece band plays classic melodies from the Swing Era
for concert goers listening, and dancing pleasure!
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ONGOING PROGRAMS
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Computer Classes
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All classes are held in Meeting Room 3.
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Queen of Katwe
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Film screening
Thursday, April 6
2pm and 6pm
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We Were There
Writing Your Military Experiences
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Thursdays at 6:30pm
Meeting Room 2
April 6, 13, 20 and 27
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 cbillings@russelllibrary.
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Friends of the Russell Library
Book Sale
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April 7 - 8
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Come to the Activity Room, find bargains and help fund library programming!
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Compassion Counts: Opioid Addiction
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Friday, April 7
11:30am - 2pm
Hubbard Room
There is Hope, Healing and Recovery - Dr.
Jeffrey Shelton will deliver the key note speech for this community
conversation. Panelists will include individuals with lived experience.
Registration is required. Please register by visiting: https://
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Get better acquainted with your library!
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Take a tour, attend a database class, see My Library Week Schedule
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Classic Mystery Film:
Haunted Honeymoon
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Tuesday, April 11
12noon
Hubbard Room
Film screening: Haunted Honeymoon (1940) based on the Dorothy L. Sayers' novel Busman's Honeymoon.
Mystery readers/fans: book discussion on April 25 . . .
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Russell Readers
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Tuesday, April 11
6:30pm
Meeting Room 2
"Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin , from 100 Years of the Best American
Short Stories.
For more information, email: chantal.foster@comcast.net
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Poet's Corner
with Susan Allison
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Friday, April 21
1pm
Hubbard Room
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Middletown's Poet Laureate; drop-in.
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Classic Mystery Novel Discussion:
Whose Body?
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Tuesday, April 25
12noon, Hubbard Room
and 6:30pm, Meeting Room 2
We will discuss Whose Body? Dorothy L. Sayers' first Lord Peter Wimsey novel.
For further info: 860-347-2520 or infodept@russelllibrary.org
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Yoga!
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Saturday, April 29
11am - 12pm
Hubbard Room
With instructor Jeff Hush. No prior experience, or mats, necessary; free.
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TEEN PROGRAMS
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Intro to Sign Language
for Teens
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Wednesdays, April 12 and 19
6 -7pm
Activity Room
- led by Gabriella Castorena, who will introduce Deaf Culture and the basics of sign language; please register: 860-344-8479
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Couponing for Teens
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Wednesday, April 26
6pm
Activity Room
Learn the couponing game, and save money!
For grades 7 -12; please register: 860-344-8479.
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
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Backstage at the Ballet
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Monday, April 10
12 - 1pm
Hubbard Room
Connecticut Ballet presents: come see what it takes to put on a full ballet -- from costumes to choreography!
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Story Times for Young Children
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These programs are drop-in, no registration:
Baby Rhyme Time
- Thursdays at 10:30am
- Wednesdays at 1:30pm
Wonderful Ones - Mondays at 10:30am
Twos Are Terrific - Tuesdays at 10:30am
Preschool Power - Thursdays at 1:30pm
see: Calendar for dates
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Reading Buddies
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Monday, April 10
2 - 4 pm
Hubbard Room
Members of the Teen Advisory Council will read Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, and watch the film with children ages 3 to 10; please register: 860-344-8479.
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STEM Buddies
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Monday, April 24
4:30pm
Activity Room
Science fun for Grades 2-5 with members of the Teen Advisory Council.
Please register: 860-344-8479
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Week of the Young Child
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April 24 -28, 2017
- is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, come celebrate with us!
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JOB AND CAREER PROGRAMS
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Stand Out in Your Job Search
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Tuesday, April 4
6pm
Hubbard Room
Kathy McAfee, America's Marketing Motivator
discusses:
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Russell Library Job Group
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Thursdays at 10 am
April 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.
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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 closed
Holiday closing: Good Friday - April 14
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