Adopt-A-Book is an annual fundraiser organized by the 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 15th to November 19th 2022.…
News and Happenings
A Folklore Storytelling Evening
The Library is inviting you to a unique evening of stories, music, and Francophone traditions! Join us at the Embrun Branch on Tuesday, November 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a Folklore Storytelling Evening featuring local storytellers Louis…
Puzzle Swap: Find Your Next Favourite Puzzle!
Ready for a new puzzle to tackle? Join us for our Puzzle Swap and give your puzzle collection a refresh! Bring as many puzzles as you’d like to exchange and take home some new-to-you favourites. When and where? Saturday, November…
Bad Art Night: Let’s Make Something Terrible!
Teens! Ready to make some gloriously awful art? 😈 Join us at the Russell Branch for Bad Art Night, where the goal is to make the ugliest, silliest, most wonderfully ridiculous creation possible. We’ll provide the random craft supplies, you…
Adopt-A-Book and Grow Our Collection
Our annual Adopt-A-Book fundraiser is coming up soon, and we’re inviting our community to help us grow the Library’s collection—one new book at a time! How does Adopt-A-Book work? From October 17 to November 21, you’ll find a selection of…
Discovering Russell: Stories, People & Places
What can the people, places and buildings of Russell tell us about the community we call home? 📍 Russell Branch📅 Saturday, October 3🕑 2:00–3:00 p.m.💲 Free | Registration recommended Register here Every community has stories—stories passed down through generations, stories…
Important notice: Change to our opening hours for the Embrun Branch
Saturdays October 3rd and 10th The Embrun Branch will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. instead of our regular hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Embrun Branch will have shorter hours as the water in the…
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Help Shape the Future of Your Library
Interested in making a difference for your library? With the upcoming Municipal elections, the Township of Russell Public Library is looking for community members who may be interested in joining its Board of Trustees. The Library Board plays an important…
Registration is now open for our fall programs and events!
As the seasons change, the library is getting ready for a busy fall filled with opportunities to learn, create, connect and have fun. 📚 For kids From storytimes to coding, there’s plenty to keep young minds busy: Babies & Books…
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Summer Reading Challenge Winners Announced!
This summer, 340 readers took part in our Summer Reading Challenges! Together, they achieved some impressive reading milestones: Ages 0–5: read for a combined 923 days Ages 6–17: logged a total of 1,675 hours of reading Adults 18+: read 124…
Homeschool Hangout: Connect, Create & Have Fun at the Library
Looking for a fun way to connect with other homeschooling families? Join us at the Russell Branch for our monthly Homeschool Hangout! Held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m., these casual gatherings are a…
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