The Russell Public Library seeks to be an integral part of the Russell Community by offering a warm, responsive place for all people to gather, read, learn, create, and belong.
The Russell Public Library offers appealing monthly programming for folks of all ages. Check out our calendar of events and our Facebook and Instagram pages for details.
Have you ever wanted to learn to play Mahjong? Here is your chance!
Colleen Cooper will be teaching the basics of Mahjong from 3-5 on Friday, January 9. This event is open to all ages, but teaching will be directed primarily toward adults and teens.
Kids: Join Miss Dawne for "Dinosaur Day" Wednesday, January 14 from 5:30 - 6:30. We will read about dinosaurs, and have dinosaur themed activities and crafts. Please be sure to register.
Adults: Join us Saturday January 24 from 2-4 for "The Forgotten Valley". This slideshow by Chad Donovan-Hall features the families, homes, and points of interest that were located within Knightville and Indian Hollow, prior to the construction of the Knightville Dam.
Please register by January 22.
Do you want to get the most out of your Library Card? On February 2 from 5:30 - 7:00, Kate will be teaching tips and tricks for accessing e-books, audiobooks, and magazines from Libby, as well as using Aspen to search all CWMARS catalogs, track your reading history, and more!
Our Book Group selection for February is Raven Black, by Ann Cleeves. This brooding and atmospheric. mystery novel is set in the remote Shetland Islands of Scotland. We will be meeting on Feb. 3 from 6-8 to discuss this novel. Books will be available at the Library around the second week of January
