RUSSELL LIBRARY: July 2015 Programs
All programs are free and open to the public.
Escape the Ordinary!
Adult Summer Reading Program:
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We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences:
Thursdays at 7 pm July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, Meeting Room 2 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; facilitator and contact person at the library is Christy Billings. (860) 347-2528 or cbilling@russell.lioninc.org. This program is being sponsored with funds from The Friends of the Russell Library.
Russell Readers Tuesday, July 14, 7 pm Meeting Room 3
We will discuss “On the Advantage and Disadvantage of History for Life”
by Friedrich Nietzsche from the anthology, Great Conversations 6. Discussions are based on the Great Books Foundation method. For more information: (860) 573-2946 or email chantal.foster@comcast.net. Sponsored by The Friends of the Russell Library.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Super! Summer!
Children’s Summer Reading Program:
Be a Hero! READ!
Heroes Read - age 3 - grade 3.Unmask a Book - grades 4 and up. For every five books you read, or listen to, you’ll receive a prize when you come into the library!
Fairy and Gnome House Project:
Thursday, July 9
2:30pm Activity Room: We will have lots of supplies to make a charming, tiny home to attract fairies, gnomes and other wee folk. If you have your own special decorations, bring them along. For ages 8 - 12.
**Registration is required for this program; you may register beginning Wednesday, July 8 at 860-344-8479.
CT Invents!
Tuesday, July 21
1pm Hubbard Room, For grades 4 and 5 (registration required). Patrick Smith, Education Curator of Museum of CT History, will present a hands-on invention program for kids. Learn about the great inventions that came from Connecticut and maybe invent your own! **Registration is required and will begin on Monday, July 20: 860-344-8479 or at the Children’s Desk.
Lunch Lady Extravaganza
Friday, July 24 2:30 pm. Help Betty make gadgets for the Lunch Lady; solve puzzles and create your own comics! For Gr. 2 - 5. Drop in, no registration.
Summer Stories
Tuesdays at 10am July 7, 14, 21 and 28th Hubbard Room Join us for new stories, old favorites, music and a craft! Drop-in, no registration. For ages: 3 - 6 with caregiver.
Young Scientists
Thursdays at 1:30pm July 2, 16, 23 and 30 Children’s Activity Room For grades: 1 - 3. Further info: 860-344-8479
Builders’ Club
Fridays, July 17 and 31 4pm Children’s Activity Room. Children ages 6 - 12 are invited to join us for an afternoon of building with the plastic bricks we all know and love. Each meeting will have a builder’s challenge. Due to the small pieces, children must be 6 and over. No registration required.
Baby Rhyme Time
Wednesdays at 1:30 July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, Activity Room. Babies 12 months and under and their grown-ups are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and finger plays in this fun, interactive program. No registration is required.
Ones’ Fun
Thursdays at 10am July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, Children’s Activity Room
All children ages 12 to 23 months and their caregivers are invited to sing, learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this interactive, drop-in program. For more information call the Children’s Department at: 860-344-8479.
Wednesdays at 10am July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Children’s Activity Room For two year olds and their caregivers. Join us for open play, a craft, a story and rhyme time. Drop-in, no registration.
Tween Time: Classic Games
Tuesday, July 7 1pmHubbard Room. For kids in grades 4 - 6; classic board games or skill games, like FOOSBALL and Ping Pong; light refreshments. Drop-in.
TEENS: Teen Film Series: “Beneath the Mask”
The Princess Bride
Thursday, July 2 2pm Hubbard Room The Princess Bride is a classic tale of love and adventure with: a star-crossed young couple, an evil prince, pirates, an accomplished swordsman and a giant! Rated: PG, free popcorn.
The Mask
Thursday, July 16 2pm. The Mask - A bank clerk is transformed into a manic super-hero when he wears a mysterious mask. (PG-13) Free popcorn.
Teen “Doodling” Program:
Thursday, July 23 2pm, Teen Area. For ages 12-18: we’ll supply drawing tools, paper and books for inspiration. Creative, chillaxing, fun! Refreshments; drop-in.
Otakus of Russell Library Unite! Tuesdays at 7pm: July 14 - Hubbard Room - An introduction to various disciplines by Cromwell Martial Arts -July 28 - Meeting Room 2 Otakus is Russell Library’s Teen Group for fans of anime, manga and all things Japanese. Drop by and join in the fun; ages 11 and up.
JOB AND CAREER PROGRAMS
How to Make an Effective Transition into Your New Job, and Maintain Your Success Wednesday, July 8th, 6pm Hubbard Room.
Jess Dods:
Like any other major change in our lives, starting and thriving in a new job can be a challenge. Jess Dods, long-term Certified Career Transition Coach and workshop facilitator will discuss “new responsibilities, new colleagues and the “new kid on the block” feeling.” Drop-in, no registration required.
Job Search Boot Camp 3.0 6pm in the Hubbard Room (no registration required) 
Jan Melnik
Tuesday, July 21 Workshop 1 - The Tools: Targeted Resume, Cover Letter & LinkedIn Profile - What basic tools do job seekers need to conduct effective searches? What are the rules for resumes? Why is a cover letter essential? In the first of a 3-part series, career and job-search expert Jan Melnik will share best strategies.
Tuesday, July 28 Workshop 2 - Networking & Social Media: Leveraging LinkedIn - Why is social media an important job search tool ? Optimize your use of LinkedIn and Facebook.
Russell Library Job Group
Thursdays at 9:30 am July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 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.
Learn how potential employers receive, filter, target and determine which prospective candidates move on to interviews. 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. If you need to cancel, please allow 48 hours notice. These services are funded by generous support from the Friends of the Russell Library and a Community Development Block Grant from the City of Middletown.
Career Coaching:
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. You must register and/or cancel at the Information Desk or by calling (860) 347-2520. You will receive a reminder call prior to the appointment.
Practice Job Interviews:
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.
Exhibits:
Connecticut Bank and Trust Company
CBT can trace it earliest charter to 1766! The CBT Alumni Club will have memorabilia and historical items from this Connecticut institution on display in the case in the main lobby.
Photographs by John Wade Hampton: 
Black and white photographs by the late Mr. Hampton, formerly of Middletown, on loan from the collection of Linda Hampton Smith, are exhibited on the second floor.
Middletown High School Class of 2015 Mural:
Each year (since 2009) the senior art students at MHS create and present a mural to the school. The 2015 mural also celebrates the 175th year of MHS, which began in 1840 in the basement of Christ Episcopal Church - which is now the Russell Library! 
Connect to Your Library July 2015 Russell Reminder
Russell Library: 123 Broad StreetMiddletown, Connecticut 06457
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860-347-2528Monday - Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 6pm Saturdays: 9am - 1pm
Sunday closed. Holiday closings: Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4
