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Miriam Johnson, will be at a table in the Lobby to present information on the services she provides as the State Digital Coordinator. The focus of the services is to bridge the digital divide and to increase access to the community, virtual programming, teleheatlh, and connect individuals to community resources.

Darlena Young, from the American Job Center (AJC) Ambassador in the South-Central Region of CT, will be available to speak with patrons, 3.6, 3.22 From Darlena: "It’s our mission to serve our communities by helping people live their best lives and would love to come and share information about our job opportunities, programs, and training services available at the American Job Centers. Please feel free to visit our website to learn more at www.workforcealliance.biz. I am available to answer any questions that you may have." dyoung@workforcealliance.biz, (203) 624-1493 ext. 243 (office) Questions? Christy Billings cbillings@russelllibrary.org

Join us for a fun family storytime in the Hubbard Room where we will read books and share rhymes and songs for kids birth to 6 years old and their families. Registration is required and space is limited, so please let us know how many people will be in your party (all young people any caregivers = the number of people attending.) We know family schedules can change from week to week, so please register for each Tuesday session you plan to attend! For kids age 0-6 (Babies - first grade), siblings and families welcome! Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/

Our March title is Lessons in chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Copies available at the Borrowing Desk. Join us at Stubborn Beauty Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT. Questions? E-mail Christy Billings at cbillings@russelllibrary.org Sponsored by the Friends of Russell Library. Place a hold for curbside pick-up or E-copies are available at www.russelllibrary.org. No purchase is required. Registration is suggested.

You’re invited to a conversation with New York Times bestselling author David Epstein as he chats about his most recent book, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. What's the most effective path to success in any domain? It's not what you think. David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters, and scientists. He discovered that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. Click here to register. If you cannot make the time or date, don't worry! All online author talks are recorded for on-demand viewing after the event.

We are back in the Activity Room!! Join us for a fun family storytime where we will read books and share rhymes and songs for kids birth to 6 years old and their families. Registration is required and space is limited, so please let us know how many people will be in your party (all young people any caregivers = the number of people attending.) We know family schedules can change from week to week, so please register for each Tuesday session you plan to attend! For kids age 0-6 (Babies - first grade), siblings and families welcome! Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/

We are inviting homeschooling families with children ages 6-12 in our communitity to connect with Russell Youth and Familiy Learning librarians! We will have stations set up that focus on science, technology and engineering. Coding games and robots will be available to explore. The activities we have planned are aimed at children 6-12, and a caregiver. Please register below, registrations will close 24 hours before the event starts. Supplies are limited, so please register each young person who plans to participate! Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety we request that if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This program is made possible though the generosity of the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: https://russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/

Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week on Monday mornings to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative play. This is a great opportunity for children not yet in school or homeschool children to get together. The activities we have planned are aimed at children age 1-5, and a caregiver, but all ages are welcome! Weekly registration is required (and will close when the event begins) and space is limited, so please let us know how many people will be in your party (all young people any caregivers = the number of people attending.) Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety we request that if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This program is made possible though the generosity of the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: https://russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/

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Darlena Young, from the American Job Center (AJC) Ambassador in the South-Central Region of CT, will be available to speak with patrons in the lobby. From Darlena: "It’s our mission to serve our communities by helping people live their best lives and would love to come and share information about our job opportunities, programs, and training services available at the American Job Centers. Please feel free to visit our website to learn more at www.workforcealliance.biz. I am available to answer any questions that you may have." dyoung@workforcealliance.biz, (203) 624-1493 ext. 243 (office) Questions? Christy Billings cbillings@russelllibrary.org

Friends of Russell Library Book Sale! March 24-26, 2023 in the Reading Room, during library hours: Friday - Saturday, March 24 and 25, 9am- 5pm Sunday, March 26, 1pm- 4:30PM Thousands of books, $.25- 3.00 All proceeds go to support library programs. ***SUNDAY all books 1/2 PRICE****

A married name may make finding your roots a bit harder, but a female ancestor doesn’t have to become a brick wall. Join us for a virtual program as Bryna O’Sullivan introduces techniques you can use to trace your female ancestors. Using four case studies of historic female residents of Middletown, we’ll discuss couverture, naturalization, records for those held in slavery, and more. Presented by Bryna O’Sullivan, a Middletown, CT based professional genealogist and French to English genealogical translator. As proprietor of Charter Oak Genealogy, she specializes in lineage society applications. For additional information contact Denise Mackey-Russo at 860-347-2528 or drusso@russelllibrary.org

Join us to watch "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" at this afternoon movie in the Hubbard room! On the heels of the unexpected loss of their King, this nation finds itself at a crossroads in its fate. The surrounding powers of the world look on with greedy eyes, eager to encroach upon the nation in its most vulnerable state. (2022. Rated PG 13). This program is open to all ages, but this film is rated PG13 by the MPAA for "Sequences of Strong Violence, Action, and Some Language". Space is limited, so please let us know how many people will be in your party (all young people any caregivers = the number of people attending)! Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/

Come play with us at the Library! Build balloon powered cars with the blocks you know and love. How fast and far will your car go? Or free build, just bring your imagination! The activities we have planned are aimed at children age 5 and up, and a caregiver. Small parts, so no children under the age of 5, please! Registration is required and space is limited. Please let us know how many people will be in your party (all young people any caregivers = the number of people attending). Covid Library Event guidelines: to ensure everyone's safety we request that if any member of your household is experiencing Covid symptoms or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home. This program is made possible though the generosity of the Friends of the Russell Library! Find out more about how you can support them here: https://russelllibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/