Activities & Programs for Tweens and Teens
Youth Book Club
Russell Branch
First Thursday of the month
5:15 – 6:15 PM
October to May
Grades 6-8
English
Register here
Come and discuss your latest reads, make a fun themed craft, and enjoy a tasty snack! Our Youth Book Club is a friendly, relaxed space where readers can share their thoughts, discover new books, and get creative together.
New members welcome anytime! Registration required. No cost.
Click here to view the Kids’ Book Club page
Bad Art Night for Teens:
an evening of amazingly atrocious art
Russell Branch
Monday, October 26 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM
For teens, 13 to 17 years old
Free. Registration required.
Bilingual.
Register here.
Come with some friends for a fun, low-pressure creative evening where you can use random craft supplies to create the intentionally ugliest or silliest art possible.
Snacks provided.
Queer Social with Russell Pride
First Thursday of the month from 6 to 8 pm
Russell Branch
Drop in at anytime.
Are you queer and also craving connection? The Russell Pride group has got you covered. Come socialize with your local queer community, sip some coffee, spill some tea. We can’t wait to see you there!
Online Resources
Stream or download chapter books, audiobooks, music, movies, and comics
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Key Features: Instant access: no holds. Wide range of kids’ books and entertainment. Stream on your device or download offline.
Create an account and access the collection:
Desktop: https://www.hoopladigital.com/
Mobile app: IOS and Android
Also available with Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and more
User help:
https://www.hoopladigital.com/help
Explore a huge collection of ebooks and digital audiobooks.
You can stream with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download for offline use and read anytime, anywhere.
Create an account and access the collection:
Desktop
Mobile app
Find your library (Township of Russell Public Library / Ontario Library Service Consortium)
Login with your library card number.
User help: Guides
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Volunteer with us
Volunteering at the Library can count as the Ontario Ministry of Education requirement of community involvement for high school students. As a volunteer at the Library you would help with filing, shelf-reading, crafts and special projects. As student volunteering opportunities are limited, placement is not guaranteed and will depend on the Library’s needs.
Interested in volunteering? Please fill out our Volunteer Application Form.