Learn something new in Colony, CT. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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About this program ReConnect CT is a free six-week program at Hartford Public Library, Albany Branch, 1250 Albany Avenue, Hartford. This program is for the justice-impacted. It helps members of the reentry community build the digital and money skills they need to get online and move forward....
Are you a fan of anime/manga? Join the Library every Wednesday for our Anime Club! 8/5: Celebrate National Book Lovers Day: Make an anime bookmark 8/12: Celebrate National Relaxation Day: Make anime diamond art 8/19: Reading manga and watching anime 8/26: Coloring and watching anime
Sit in the library garden, listen to the gentle waterfalls, breathe in stillness and create mindful art. Activity: Kindness Rocks and Shells.
Bring out your inner artists with a fun craft! 6/2-Bracelet Making 6/9-Pride Craft 6/23-Cardboard Binoculars 6/30-Polymer Clay 7/1-Cyanotypes 7/15-Polymer Clay 7/22-Chalk Decorating 7/29-Paperbag Journals 8/5-Air-dry Clay 8/12-Ocean Wind Chimes
Join us for a fun, free beginner coding camp using Scratch! Kids will learn to create their own games and animations while building creative thinking and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment. Registration is required, please let us know if you will need a laptop or can bring your own..
This month we're reading: "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng. In a society governed by laws designed to preserve "American culture" by suppressing dissent, twelve-year-old Bird Gardner lives a life of quiet redirection. His mother, a Chinese American poet named Margaret, disappeared years ago after.
Join us at the Library for messy painting! Get creative, get colorful, and don’t be afraid to make a mess.
Stop by and learn the Japanese art of paper folding while enjoying the library’s collection of pretty origami paper.
Relax and recharge in a peaceful creative environment filled with calming music and easygoing art projects designed to encourage mindfulness and personal expression. Ages 12-19
A hands-on art space where creativity takes the lead through open-ended projects, artistic exploration, and self-expression. Ages 12-19
Get creative as you decorate a reusable tote that's both stylish and practical.
Join us for nature-inspired crafts and engaging hands-on fun at the library on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Supplies are limited.
Come try The Lefty Experience — a hands-on event about what it's like to live in a right-handed world.
The Nu Haven Kapelye invites audiences of all ages to explore the world of klezmer music. As Connecticut’s largest klezmer ensemble, the Kapelye blends spirited Eastern European Jewish melodies with engaging storytelling, live demonstration, and audience participation. Through a mix of traditional..
MiLB Double-A: Erie SeaWolves at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park
From screen printing, to cyanotype, to stamping, to poster making, students will learn the various forms of creating graphics by hand. Ages 12-19
Weekly drop-in for Needlework Crafters. All welcome whether you knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or do any other needlework by hand. Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects, or a group project for donation to a charitable cause. Bring your own...
Students will learn how to create different things that they can use to take care of their physical, emotional, and mental selves. From soap, to deodorants, and essential oils. Ages 12-19
Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week 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. The activities we have planned are aimed at children age 1-5,...
Unlock your inner engineer and learn how basic appliances and electronics work by taking them apart with screwdrivers and other tools!
Students learn how to edit videos and create digital content using professional software. Projects focus on storytelling, visual effects, and social media content creation. Ages 12-19
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic...
Engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities on Tuesdays.
Get your hands dirty and make all different kinds of slime at the library.
A supportive, non-judgmental space for anyone looking to build healthier habits and address addictive or problematic behaviors, including challenges with substances, gambling, food, shopping, and more. Drop in; registration not required. Presented in cooperation with Glastonbury Youth and Family...
Learn how to create a character and get together with your friends to tell amazing stories using the “granddaddy of all RPGs,” Dungeons & Dragons. Ages 12-19
Explore the world of three-dimensional design through clay sculpting and beginner digital modeling tools. Participants will turn their ideas into creations while learning design skills. Ages 12-19
It's like Hatch the Chicken but with ducks. Rent the Egg's Hatch the Duck program partners with Russell Library to help us incubate and then hatch duck eggs. The eggs will be delivered on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026. Expected hatching occurs around Monday, August 3rd. The ducklings will live in the...
Learn how to build interesting worlds, create lifelike characters, and tell great stories. Ages 12-19
Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlefelt, make jewelry, or simply enjoy coloring, this welcoming group is the perfect spot to relax, share ideas, and connect with other creative spirits. Crafts should be...
Practice drawing techniques, strengthen artistic skills, and design original characters through creative sketching, line work, and visual storytelling. Ages 12-19
Our August title is The Correspondent by Virgina Evans Copies available at the Borrowing Desk. Join us at Forest City 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..
Help us create a community masterpiece celebrating America's 250th anniversary! Stop by and decorate a square canvas representing your story, heritage, future hopes, or what community means to you.
Create a beautiful fresh floral arrangement. All materials are provided, and you'll take your finished arrangement home. Registration is required.
This unique series combines the excitement of bingo with the sophistication of a curated tea tasting, offering a perfect blend of fun and relaxation.
Decorate a canvas tote bag using an array of supplies including patches, fabric paints, and beads!
This event provides and opportunity to discuss the impact of vicarious traumatization on individuals and communities.
You can win prizes while learning the essentials of U.S. history and government in this friendly competition. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 @ 2:30pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 @2:30pm Tuesday, August 4, 2026 @2:30pm
Sculpt air-dry clay into an adorable accessory for a popsockets for your phone. Popsockets provided.
Engage in hands-on fun with mazes, dot-to-dot activities, I Spy challenges, and word searches inspired by the outdoors on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.
A nutritious summer lunch will be served FREE of charge to children and teens, ages 18 and younger. NOTE: We are closed to the public on the second and fourth Thursday of each month until 3PM. There will be no lunch served on these dates.
Do you have the guts to learn about the human body? Join The Children’s Museum on a humerus and fun journey learning how our bodies work and end the week with a trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center!
Join us at the Library to make and enjoy s’mores! Celebrate summer with this classic campfire treat.
Students build teamwork and social skills through gaming tournaments, strategy games, and creative challenges. Participants also learn the basics of streaming, commentary, and gaming content creation.
Learn to use everyday, easy-access materials to make lifelike props for your next cosplay or costume! Ages 12-19