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Category: Collections and programs

HomeCollections and programs
09May

Book Launch with Phil Gurski

Posted by russellbiblioon 05/09/202305/09/2023in Collections and programs

Book Launch with Local Author Phil GurskiJune 22nd at 7 PMAt the Russell Branch. Free event.Registration is required. In WWI more than 150 men left Russell to fight on the Western Front.  This contingent had a huge impact on a…

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08May

Local Author Book Fair 2023

Posted by russellbiblioon 05/08/202305/08/2023in Collections and programs

Join us on June 10th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and discover our talented local authors! Ten local authors will be at Yahoo Parc in Embrun to present and sell their books and chat with the community. Literary genres…

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01May

Library Community Garden

Posted by russellbiblioon 05/01/202305/01/2023in Collections and programs

Volunteer registration is open!The Library Community Garden aims to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn how to care for the earth and for themselves by growing and eating healthy, local food. The Library manages the garden, but…

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01May

Hoopla: Scheduled Maintenance

Posted by russellbiblioon 05/01/202305/18/2023in Collections and programs

MAY 24, 2023: Hoopla - Scheduled maintenance 🛠⚙️ Hoopla’s development team will be performing routine maintenance on our servers on Wednesday, May 24, starting at 3 a.m. EDT. As a result, hoopla will be unavailable to patrons for a few…

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31Mar

Visit with Michelle Young

Posted by russellbiblioon 03/31/202303/31/2023in Collections and programs

Author visit with Michelle Young (in English)Russell BranchThursday, April 20th at 7 PMRegistration required. Cost: $5 Psychological thriller fans will not want to miss this opportunity to meet with Ottawa author Michelle Young. She will give a sneak peek into her…

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31Mar

Visit with Jean-Paul Eid

Posted by russellbiblioon 03/31/202303/31/2023in Collections and programs

Author & illustrator visit with Jean-Paul Eid (in French)Embrun BranchWednesday, April 19th at 7 PMRegistration required. Cost: $5 Come join us at the Embrun Branch to meet author and illustrator Jean-Paul Eid: http://bit.ly/2KpHxfz

03Mar

Thrills, Chills, & Laughter

Posted by russellbiblioon 03/03/202303/31/2023in Collections and programs

An evening with two award-winning mystery authors. Mary Jane Maffini and Barbara Fradkin will talk about their research and writing processes. They will both read from their latest books, have a Q&A, and finish the night with a book signing.…

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28Feb

March Break 2023

Posted by russellbiblioon 02/28/202302/28/2023in Collections and programs

March Break : Registration opens today! Here are some activities that we have planned at the library:-Daily Crafts (drop in) -Scavenger Hunt (drop in) -Book Bingo (using Beanstack) -Monkey Rock Music (5$, registration required) http://bit.ly/2KpHxfz

21Feb

New Service!

Posted by russellbiblioon 02/21/202302/21/2023in Collections and programs

We are excited to announce a new lending program that aims to protect the health and safety of our community. The library is now offering a radon monitor lending program, allowing residents to borrow the item for free and test…

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13Feb

Family Day Take & Make Kits

Posted by russellbiblioon 02/13/202302/13/2023in Collections and programs

Family Day Take & Make Kits will be available February 16th-18th at both branches (while supplies last). Kits include 2-3 books to borrow, supplies for a craft and hot chocolate! For children 2-12 years old.

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February 20 - Family Day

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Thrills, Chills, & Laughter in Russell
Russell Branch
Thursday, May 11th at 7 PM
Registration required. Free, donations welcome.

An evening with two award-winning mystery authors. Mary Jane Maffini and Barbara Fradkin will talk about their research and writing processes.


Local Author Book Fair
Yahoo Park, Embrun
Saturday, June 10th
11am-1pm

Ten local authors will be at Yahoo Parc in Embrun to present and sell their books and chat with the community. Literary genres for all tastes.



Book Launch with Local Author Phil Gurski
Russell Branch
Thursday, June 22nd at 7 PM
Registration is required. Free event.

Local author Phil Gurski's new book From village to Vimy to victory tells the story of these men, the Russell they lived in, the ones who died overseas, the impact of the war locally, and their lives when they returned home.


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RUSSELL BRANCH

1053 Concession Street, Box 280
Russell, ON K4R 1E1

Phone: 613.445.5331
FAX: 613.445.8014
mylibrary@russellbiblio.com

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EMBRUN BRANCH

Pavillon La Croisée
1215 St-Augustin
Embrun, ON

Phone: 613.443.3636
FAX: 613.445.8014
mylibrary@russellbiblio.com

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