Fall 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 – Fall 2023
Babies & Books
Russell Branch
Mondays 11:00-11:30 AM
October 16 to December 4
(No activity on Nov 13)
Bilingual
Join the fun with Allison! Sing songs and rhymes, discover finger plays & other book related activities. For babies 0 to 18 months. In partnership with Embrun Family Centre.
Drop in program. No cost.
Heure du conte avec Emily
Embrun Branch
Tuesdays 10:15 – 10:45 AM
October 3 to December 5
French
Join us for stories, songs and crafts with Emily! For children 3-4 years old.
Registration required. Cost: $ 25 / 10 weeks.
Hike & Storytime
Russell Branch
Tuesdays 9:00-11:00 AM
Starting September 5
(No activity on Sept 19)
Bilingual
9AM-10AM: Get moving and breathe some fresh air! We will go on a fun morning hike down the conservation area across the street from the library. Meeting place: library parking lot.
10AM-11AM: Come join Mélissa for story time! With each book, a new adventure begins. Have fun participating in the activities after the story.
For children 0-6 years old. In partnership with EarlyON Child & Family Centre.
Drop in program. No cost.
Storytime & Crafts with Kristina
Russell Branch
Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 AM
October 4 to December 6
English
Get ready for stories, crafts, and laughs with Kristina. For children 3 to 4 years old.
Registration required. Cost: $25 / 10 weeks.
Toddler Time with Stephanie
Russell Branch
Thursdays 10:30-11:00 AM
October 5 to December 7
Bilingual
Listen to Stephanie read some stories, sing songs together, and play fun games. For toddlers 18 to 36 months old. Drop in program. No cost.
After School Club (Russell) FULL
Russell Branch
Last Monday of the month 4:00–5:00 PM
Ages 7 years +
Bilingual
Board games, card games and Lego challenges. Registration required. No cost. FULL
(September 25, October 30, November 27)
After School Club (Embrun)
Embrun Branch
Last Thursday of the month 4:00–5:00 PM
Ages 7 years +
Bilingual
Board games, card games and Lego challenges. Registration required. No cost.
(September 28, October 26, November 30)
Junior Book Club FULL
Russell Branch
First Thursday of the month 4:15 – 5:15 PM
Grades 3-5
English
Come and discuss your reading, make a craft and eat a snack! New members welcome anytime! Registration required. No cost. (October 5, November 2, December 7). FULL
Click here to view the Kids Book Club page for more info.
Youth Book Club
Russell Branch
First Thursday of the month 5:15 – 6:15 PM
Grades 6-8
English
Come and discuss your reading, make a craft and eat a snack! New members welcome anytime! Registration required. No cost. (October 5, November 2, December 7).
Click here to view the Kids Book Club page for more info.
Club de lecture Junior
Embrun Branch
Third Wednesday of the month 4:15 – 5:00 PM
Grades 3-5
French
Come and discuss your reading, make a craft and eat a snack! New members welcome anytime! Registration required. No cost. (October 18, November 15, December 20).
Click here to view the Kids Book Club page for more info.
Storytime with Rapunzel
Saturday, October 21 at 10:30 AM
Embrun Branch
All ages
French
Dress up in your favourite prince or princess costume for this special story time with Rapunzel.
Registration required. Free.
Storytime in Pyjamas
Russell Branch (English)
Embrun Branch (French)
December 15 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Come celebrate winter with us: stories, crafts and snacks. Wear your favourite pyjamas!
For children 5-8 years old. Registration required. Cost: $ 7
Adult and Young Adult Programming – Fall 2023
Making Habits Stick with Tamara Williams
Russell Branch
September 14 at 6:30 PM
English
Are you tired of failed attempts at making healthy habits stick? Join us for a 45 minute presentation that will unravel the mysteries of habit formation and provide you with practical tools to integrate healthy behaviours into your life, once and for all. No more restarting on Monday. This presentation will reveal the common stumbling blocks to habit formation and how to overcome them.
Registration required. No cost.
Water Bottle Wind Charm
Russell Branch
September 23 at 10:30 AM
Bilingual
In celebration of the Ontario Culture Days Festival, local artist Désirée Perras will lead us through a hands-on workshop. Create your very own recycled wind charm and take it home to enjoy.
Registration is required. No cost.
This activity will be held outside (indoors in case of rain or extreme heat).
The Ontario Culture Days Festival is an annual celebration of arts, culture and heritage.
Rencontre avec l’auteure Danielle Carrière-Paris
Succursale Embrun
26 septembre à 18h30
Français
L’auteure locale Danielle Carrière-Paris parlera de son dernier ouvrage «Rose-Aimée Bélanger à l’ombre des chuchoteuses». Ce livre raconte la biographie d’une femme inspirante, mère de 9 enfants et native du Nord de l’Ontario. Rose-Aimée est devenue sculptrice à une période tardive de sa vie. Inscription requise. Coût : 5$
Food 4 Fines
September 27 to October 4
Both Branches
Give food, pay fines!
From September 27th to October 4th 2023, for every item donated during the campaign, $2 in library fines will be waived from your account to a maximum of $20 (10 items). Items must be non-expired and non-perishable.
In demand items:
– Snacks for children’s lunch boxes
– Personal care items
Bring your items to either branch.
All items will be donated to the Good Neighbours Food Bank in Embrun.
The Story Behind the Stories with Barry Finlay
Russell Branch
November 2 at 7:00 PM
English
Author of ten award-winning and Amazon bestselling books, fans of thrillers, mysteries, and non-fiction won’t want to miss this event. Barry will discuss the inspiration behind his books. Registration required. Cost: $5
Adopt-A-Book Annual Fundraiser
October 14 to November 18
Both Branches
Adopt-A-Book is an annual fundraiser organized by the Township of Russell Public Library. Patrons and the public are invited to visit the Russell and Embrun branches and choose from the large selection of new releases available for adoption between October 14 to November 18 2023. Donations by debit, cheque, cash and e-transfer are available. Share the magic of reading with your community!
Click here to view the Adopt-A-Book page for more info.
Genealogy Club
Embrun Branch
First Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM
Join us at any time to learn more about your genealogy. Come and learn new tips and tricks on different ways to build your family tree. No experience necessary. Free, drop-in program.
Write It Now (WIN) Writing Group
Russell Branch
Every second Thursday at 10:15 AM
English
Starting September 7th. WIN is a memoir-writing group. They use the Write It Now workbook to help write memoirs. New members welcome! Registration is not required. No cost.
Russell Area Writers (RAW) Writing Group
Russell Branch
Every second Thursday at 10:15 AM
English
Starting October 12th. This group provides you with feedback on both fiction and non-fiction. Have fun, improve, and meet friends. New members welcome! Registration is not required. No cost.
Board Game Night
Russell Branch
Mondays 6:00-8:00 PM
Come discover new games with friends & family, or stick to an old favourite. A variety of games will be available to choose from, or you can bring your own. Free pretzels!
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.