Spring 2023 Programs and Events
FAMILY STORY BUNDLES
Pressed for time? Need some picture books and activities for your little one(s)? Request a Family Story Bundle: A ready-made bundle which will include picture books, a song, and instructions for a craft based on age and theme. Simply email or call us with your request for a Family Story Bundle with the age and desired theme. 613.445.5331 mylibrary@russellbiblio.com
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Kids Programs – Beanstack Challenges
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
On-Going Challenge
The Township of Russell Public Library is excited to announce a new on-going program at both of our branches. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy program designed to help parents and caregivers give their young children the confidence necessary to become strong readers. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your little one finishes kindergarten.
We are using the reading platform Beanstack to track participants’ milestones and we will also have a Reading Wall and prizes. Interested to participate? Have a look at this page.
Kids Programs – Spring 2023
Storytime and Games (Bilingual Activity)
Russell Branch – OUTDOORS
Thursdays 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
(no activity on May 25, June 22, July 13, & August 3)
Come join Mélissa for story time! With each book, a new adventure begins. Have fun participating in the activities after the story. This playgroup will be hosted outside.
A free, drop in program for the whole family.
In partnership with Early On Child and Family Centre.
Summer Programming
Mark your calendars! Our summer programs will be launched on June 12th!
Summer is right around the corner!
Adult and Young Adult Programming – Spring 2023
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: children’s books, detective novels, science fiction novels, poetry, historical novels and Canadian documentaries. See who will be there!
Book Launch with Local Author Phil Gurski
Russell Branch
Thursday, June 22nd at 7 PM
Registration is required. Free event.
In WWI more than 150 men left Russell to fight on the Western Front. This contingent had a huge impact on a village of 600-800 people: farms, businesses, social activities. 19 men never made it back and are buried in mass cemeteries in France and Belgium. 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.
Knitting Group (bilingual)
Russell Branch
Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM
Registration not required.
Want to learn how to knit with a fun group of people? Looking for help with your knitting project? All levels of knitters welcome. Bring your projects with you.
Adult Book Club (in English)
Russell Branch
First Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM
Registration required.
For the Love of Books.
An adult book club you can join anytime. Discuss your readings and meet new people.
Click here to view the Book Club page for the list of titles.
20s & 30s Book Club (in English)
Russell Branch
Last Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM
Registration required.
Join other adults in their 20s and 30s to talk about books and meet new people. New members welcome at any time.
Click here to view the Book Club page for the list of titles.
Club de lecture pour adultes (in French)
Embrun Branch
Last Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM
Registration required.
Come and discuss your readings with the Book Club each month. New members welcome at any time. New members welcome at any time.
Click here to view the Book Club page for a list of themes.