Hear Me Out: Debate Club
Hear Me Out provides students with a space to explore relevant topics, develop opinions, and practice expressing their ideas in a respectful and structured environment.
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Albany Community 'Quilt'
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.
Community Challenge
Wrap up the week with interactive Kahoot! trivia, team-building games, creative challenges, and group activities that encourage collaboration, communication, and fun.
From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals "1776" and "Hamilton" (America's 250th)
Take a closer look at how two groundbreaking Broadway musicals bring America’s early history to the stage. Performer and lecturer Michael Langlois will lead a lively discussion of 1776 and Hamilton, exploring how each work reflects the ideals, conflicts, and legacies of the Revolutionary era. The...
Reading Fightin Phils at Hartford Yard Goats
MiLB Double-A: Reading Fightin Phils at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park
Play Pals
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,...
Monster of the Week
Join your friends, get your gear and roll the dice to defeat monsters using different storytelling games like Dungeons & Dragons, Fallout, Savage Worlds, and more!
Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)
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...
Games & Strategy
Build critical thinking and teamwork through friendly competition. Participants can play chess, dominoes, Ludo, Nintendo Switch games, and other strategy-based board and video games.
Art Exhibit
Woven Hartford: The Craft of Community brings together the artistry of the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center and the visual history preserved in the Hartford History Center’s Graphic Arts Collection. Skilled weavers create textiles inspired by the shapes, colors, and rhythms of 20th-century...
Books and Brews: They Both Die At The End
Our September title is They Both Die At the End by Adam Silvera 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..
Baking Soda Volcano
Prepare for volcanic eruptions! Learn about geology and chemical reactions with this classic science experiment.
ESL Classes
English as a second language classes for adults. Registered students only. Please contact ESL@hplct.org for more information.
Book Sale
Friends of Russell Library Book Sale in the Reading Room Friday, September 11th, 9am-4:30pm Saturday, September 12th, 9am-4:30pm
Calm Crafty Corner
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
Wonder Wednesday
This program gives students a fun and interactive space to test their knowledge through a variety of games, including throwback trivia, GeoGuessr, pop culture, music, history, and more.
DIY Paper Stickers
Learn how to turn your drawings (or print-outs) into stickers for your water bottle, notebooks, and more.
Self Care Sesh
Give yourself some room to breathe while participating in relaxing activities like journaling, DIY self-care products, drawing and painting.
Northeast Book Discussion Group
Originally founded nearly 30 years ago, the group is dedicated to reading works by African American authors and fostering thoughtful conversation, cultural exploration, and connection among readers.
Fall STEM Adventures
Discover, build, and explore! Join us each week for hands-on STEM activities that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Homework Heroes
Need a little extra support? Stop by after school for help with homework, reading, and school assignments in a welcoming environment. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Creative Arts & Design
Express creativity through painting, drawing, collage, origami, crafts, button making, and other hands-on art projects while exploring different artistic techniques and styles.
Digital Gallery Exhibit
This expansive photography exhibition, presented through both digital displays and large-format prints, highlights the remarkable depth and breadth of the Hartford History Center’s photographic collections. Hartford in Focus features Brad Clift’s My Hartford, My Neighborhood collection,...
Think, Search & Solve!
Put your thinking skills to the test with fall-themed word searches, I Spy puzzles, mazes, and other fun brain-teasing activities.
Editing & Content Creation
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
Hands-On Design
Teens decorate and personalize their own t-shirts, hats, bags, and more using popular tools like Cricut machines, heat presses, and embroidery.
Sketch Lab
Practice drawing techniques, strengthen artistic skills, and design original characters through creative sketching, line work, and visual storytelling. Ages 12-19
The Puzzle Place for Teens
Take a break, unwind, and help complete our community puzzle! Drop in anytime to add a few pieces, meet other teens, or enjoy a quiet brain break.
Dungeons & Dragons
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
Make It Monday
a hands-on creative arts program featuring small-scale projects such as zines, jewelry, paintings, collages, and other mini crafts.
Everyday Tech Help
Stop by for one-on-one assistance with everyday technology questions. We'll do our best to help troubleshoot issues, navigate apps and websites, and build your digital skills. If your question requires more specialized assistance, we'll connect you with helpful resources or additional support.
STEAM & Maker Lab
Teens explore hands-on STEM projects using technology, engineering, and creative problem-solving. Activities include 3D printing, coding, electronics, and collaborative maker challenges.
Concurso de preguntas sobre educación cívica
En esta competencia amistosa, podrás ganar premios mientras aprendes lo esencial sobre la historia y el gobierno de Estados Unidos.
Picture This
A photography-focused program taking students through the creative process from pre-production and shooting to editing and post-production.
Self Care Lab
Learn the creative and practical side of personal care through hands-on projects such as making soaps, deodorants, body oils, hair-care products, and other self-care items.
ReConnect CT: Digital and Financial Skills Training (Albany)
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....
Shaving Cream Marbled Paper
Learn how to make beautiful swirly marbled paper with household craft supplies.
Crafternoon
Bring out your inner artists with a fun craft! On 9/15 we will have a special craft for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Creative Writing 101
Learn skills like character and narrative design, world building, and writing real dialogue to bring your stories to life.
Tactile Graphic Design
From screen printing, to cyanotype, to stamping, to poster making, students will learn the various forms of creating graphics by hand. Ages 12-19
Teen Takeover
Take a break, hang out with friends, and meet new people every Thursday! Enjoy a different activity each week—from games and crafts to creative challenges and more.
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