Teen Events & Programs

From Book to Film Series

Join us for movies that are based on books.  Popcorn will be served.  Movies start at 2:00 PM.  All showings are in The Hubbard Room.  All movies are PG-13.

CoralineCoraline the movie

Monday, July 26, 2010
Coraline Jones finds a magical world that is similar to her own, but when her 'other parents' try to get her to stay, Coraline must look for a way to return to the real world.

Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief

Lightning Thief movie stillMonday, August 16, 2010
Percy Jackson is no ordinary teenager, he's the son of Poseidon and is accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt, the most powerful weapon ever created! With storm clouds brewing, Percy embarks on an incredible cross-country journey to prove his innocence, recover the bolt, and prevent a war among the gods that could destroy our world!

Inkheart the movie

Inkheart

Monday, August 30, 2010
After a man with the power to bring books to life by reading out loud finds himself trapped in a story with his daughter, he must use his power to get them out of danger.

Popcorn, Book and Movie Talk

Mug with saying Don't judge a book by its movieTuesday, August 17, 2010
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Activity Room

Do you love books and movies? Are the Harry Potter films better than the book? Can any movie be better than the book?  Join in an adlib discussion comparing books with films. We will provide the popcorn.

No registration
Ages 8 and up

Teen Writing Club

Join us this summer in a creative writing group for teens.  Teens will learn about the writing process through a variety of writing prompts and art activities. Teens will create their own characters, write their own stories and participate in fun prompts to help them get the creativity going.  Come join the fun and see what you can create through writing and art.  This drop-in group for kids in grades 4 and up will meet from

  • 4-5 PM
  • Thursdays, July 8 and 15
  • Thursdays, August 19 and 26*
  • Meeting Room 2
  • Meeting Room 3 for August 26

 

TAKE A DRUM RIDE with Bob Bloom Drums with Bob Bloom

Saturday, July 31
10 AM
Hubbard Room

The Russell Library is going to rock. Bob Bloom is bringing a huge array of shake, rattle, and roll instruments for everyone in the room to use to turn on the ignition for the catchiest boogie and funk tunes that Middletown Connecticut will ever hear. BB leads hands-on drumming hoots from The First Night Celebrations of Hartford and Boston to The Sioux City ArtSplash

Grades 3 and up please

The Disintegration Project with Amy Ordonez

Friday August 6, 2010
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Activity Room

Art projectWhat would happen if you took your artwork off of the refrigerator and hung it outside?  Join us to find out!  Each child will be encouraged to create an “art bundle” to be placed outside on the library grounds.  Each month photographs will be taken and placed on the library website to see what happens when wind, rain, snow and sun have their way with your art.  At the end of March the bundles will be brought back inside to see the results.  Materials will be provided, but please bring any items that are special to you; such as a poem or written wish, photograph, a piece of cloth, etc. 

Ages 8 and up

Behind the Lens with Craig Norton

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 4PM
Activity Room
Ages 10 and Up Class taught by Craig Norton

Do you love photography?  Want to know how to get those really unusual shots that keep people coming back for more?  Come join us as we welcome Craig Norton who will show you what you can do with a simple camera.  “Behind the Lens” offers kids a birds eye view of all the tips and tricks to use with your camera to get those really cool and unusual shots.  Cameras provided by Young Audiences of Connecticut. 

Registration for Middletown residents begins Tuesday, August  10.  Non-residents are welcome to call the day before the program to see if space is available.  To register, drop by or call the Children’s Desk at: 860-344-8479.