RUSSELL (August 6 2024) From June 22nd to July 28th 2024, the Township of Russell Public Library invited amateur photographers to submit up to 3 of their best photographs of the Russell Township area. Jean-Paul Deveau, a professional photographer, Sylvie…
News and Happenings
Photo Contest
Calling all photographers: the Library is looking for a photoGRAPH for its new library cards! Submission deadline: Sunday, July 28 at 11:59 p.m.We invite amateur photographers* to submit their best photographs of the Russell Township area. The winning photo will…
Reading challenges – Summer 2024
The summer 2024 reading challenges for ALL ages will be LAUNCHED on July 2 at 11am!The challenges will be visible on Beanstack, and you can sign up and start your reading journey! Good luck!More information on Beanstack and the challenges…
Service interruption
Starting June 10th at 8 PM and all day June 11thWe are moving our library system into the cloud. There will be a short interruption to the following library services: Library catalog (including reservations) No access to "My account" Our…
Summer Programming 2024
You can now register for our summer activities online! From July 2 to August 23, the Russell and Embrun branches will offer fun space-themed activities. All activities are free and bilingual! Register to secure your spot! More information on July…
Upcoming Author Visits (Spring 2024)
Upcoming Author Visits! Prochaines visites d'auteures ! Meet Local Author Katie TalloRussell BranchThursday, May 16th at 6:30 PM Do you enjoy reading novels about haunted characters and messy pasts? Look no further! Set in Ottawa, you’re sure to recognize the landmarks…
Babies & Books
Great news! We’re adding 7 more sessions to Babies & Books! Join Madame Josiane Monday mornings at 11am at the Russell Branch. The program is restarting on May 6th and ending on June 24th.A BIG thank you to the Embrun…
We’re hiring! (Summer 2024)
Student Library Clerk9 weeks (end of June-August) max. 35 hours/weekEmbrun and Russell BranchApply before Friday, April 26 2024 – 4 p.m.More details: https://bit.ly/3Xui7jY
Don’t throw away your solar glasses!
The Russell Public Library and the Township of Russell are collecting solar eclipse glasses so that children in Latin America can enjoy them during their eclipse in August. Please return them to the library (Russell or Embrun) or Town Hall…
Sold Out: Solar Eclipse Glasses
Tuesday, April 2nd 2024:We have ran out of solar eclipse glasses at both branches. We will not be receiving any more. We do however have several books about space so come check it out! The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has…