Library News

We all know that the Russell Library on Broad Street offers a plethora of events and activities tailored to all age groups and many and varied interests. To see it all listed in one newsletter though, is really impressive - what a long list! And that's just on top of the everyday services and wonderful selection of media - books, DVDs, books on tape and CD, free museum day passes... you name it, it seems like the Russell Library can help you find it. Below is their latest newsletter.

Russell Library August 2011 Newsletter Russell Library 123 Broad Street Middletown, CT 06457 www.russelllibrary.org Monday-Thursday 9-8:30 Friday 9-6 Saturday 9-1 Closed Sundays Summer Stories Tuesdays, August 2, 9 and 16, 10am Hubbard Room All children ages 3-6 are invited to these programs. Join the crowd and listen to new stories and old favorites. A bit of music and small craft will complete your morning. No registration required. Teen Writing Teen Writing Activity Room Thursdays August 4 and 18 4pm All children in grades 4 and up are invited to join this group. This summer we will focus on digital storytelling. Come and create a story using a variety of photographs from around the globe. Your stories will appear on the Russell Library's Teen Blog. If you choose to sign your work, only your initials will show on the Teen Blog. This will be a multimedia project, but technological knowledge is not required. Internet Job Search Strategies Dr. Marcia LaReau Thursday, Aug. 4, 11:00 - noon Dr. Marcia LaReau, Motivational Speaker and President of Forward Motion, will demonstrate how to find opportunities through an online process. Using online tools, Dr. LaReau will walk participants through each step of finding employment opportunities. Participants will learn two key principles of online searching, watch them in action, and leave fully prepared to conduct an efficient and effective job search. Friends Monthly Book Sale Loaded with Books! Friday, August 5, 1-4:30 pm and Saturday, August 6, 9-12 The Friends of the Russell Library will be having a book sale on Friday, August 5, 1-4:30 pm and Saturday, August 6, 9-12 in the Children's Activity Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This sale will feature used books published 2000-2007. Members of the Friends are invited to the pre-sale on Friday, August 5, 12-1pm. If you would like to become a member, please fill out the form on the library's website at www.russelllibrary.org You Are Here Summer Reading Film Festival Shaolin Soccer (PG-13) will be shown on Friday, August 12, 2pm in the Hubbard Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing is a skilled Shaolin kung fu devotee whose amazing "leg of steel" catches the eye of a soccer coach. Together they assemble a squad of Sing's former Shaolin brothers inspired by the big-money prize in a national soccer competition. Using an unlikely mix of martial arts and newfound soccer skills, it seems an unbeatable combination until they must face the dreaded Team Evil in the ultimate battle for the title. Contains unbelievable special effects and martial arts. Refreshments. Russell Writers Saturday, August 13, 9:30-noon Meeting Room 3 This month's assignment is to write about either: 1) There are no mistakes, or 2) There are no coincidences. The Russell Writers meet at the same time on the second Saturday of the month. All writers, from beginners to the experienced, are welcome. Participants are reminded to try to keep their compositions to three double-spaced pages so that there is time to critique everyone's work. Otakus of Russell Library Unite! 7pm, Tuesdays August 9 & 23 Meeting Room 3 If you like anime and manga, join the newly formed Anime/Manga Club for Teens at Russell Library. This group is for ages 12 and up. No registration required. Baby Rhyme Time Looking for something to do with your infant or toddler? Come join us for Baby Rhyme Time, a program for babies one year old and under and their grown-ups. We'll learn songs, rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. The programs, for ages birth to 12 month, are scheduled at 1:30 on Wednesdays in the Activity Room. Beginning September 7th! Tai Chi and Qigong with Kathy Brenner Thursday, August 11, 3:00 to 4:30 Activity Room, for Ages 7 and up, please. Centuries ago, a form of martial arts was developed called Tai Chi. Used in combat, it was a very effective method of self defense. Over time however, Tai Chi became a form of relaxation, healing and meditation, providing great benefits to the practitioner. Kathy Brenner will be presenting a program demonstrating Tai Chi and one of its forms, Qigong. The audience will practice some of the techniques that Kathy will be demonstrating. Join us for a fascinating look at this ancient discipline. Required registration will begin on Thursday, July 28 2011. Sign up at the Children's desk or by calling, (860) 344-8479. Join the Russell Library Knitters Saturdays, August 6 & 20 Meeting Room 3 Bring your knitting projects and join an enthusiastic group of knitters who are willing to share ideas and expertise. No registration is required. Judy Moody Saves the Library Tuesday, August 23, 6:30pm Children's Activity Room Children ages 6 and up our invited to this program. Help Judy Moody save the Russell Library from boredom! Let Judy mystify you with her fun predictions. Join us for crafts and games based on the Judy Moody books by Megan McDonald. No registration is required. You Are Here Summer Reading Film Festival "Playing for Change" Playing for Change (PG-13) will be shown on Friday, August 26, 2pm in the Hubbard Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Playing for Change is a collaboration of the work of musicians on four continents. This is an inspirational tribute to the remarkable power of music. Refreshments. Fifteenth Annual Paton Storytelling Contest In honor of Jack Paton, his family and Russell Library present an annual writing contest for people who have lived or worked in Middletown. This year, the suggested theme is "My Neighborhood." What comes to mind when you say "My Neighborhood?" You must be over 25 years of age to enter. The entry deadline is Saturday, October 1 at 5pm, and the awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 16 at 7pm. Entry forms are available in regular and large print. Entry forms for this year's John W. Paton Storytelling Contest are available in the lobby of Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown and on our website at www.russelllibrary.org. Calendar of Events August 2011 Calendar ( click on underlined text for a complete listing of events)