Join the Russel Library staff and Everyone Outside for an outdoor storytime, book discussion, nature games and trail walk for Screen Free Saturdays, at Crystal Lake in McCutcheon Park.

• For the grown ups we have copies of ""The Hidden Life of Trees"  by Peter Wohlleben available to check out at the library right now. (Stop by 9-5 from Monday - Saturday or call us at (860) 347-2528 to arrange for curbside pick up.)
• For younger people (5-12), no need to pre-read anything!  We will bring copies of "Can You Hear the Trees Talking" to explore together.
• For our youngest attendees (Birth - 4 years old) no need to pre-read anything! We will be doing a storytime featuring "Peter and the Tree Children" and  "Call Me Tree / Llamame arbol" by Maya Christina Gonzalez!

We encourage attendees to bring a blanket to sit on since we will set up in the grass by the pavilion for the children’s book groups.

Everyone Outside will add to the fun by offering fun nature/tree themed games for kids (and playful adults) and a family friendly walk to explore the nearby trees including some basic identification, ecology and interesting ethnobotanical uses for food, medicine and shelter.

For all ages!

Please register below.

Find more screen free Saturday events in May on the Middletown Rec page:

https://myrec.middletownct.gov/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29880

Due to Covid-19 restrictions and to ensure everyone's safety we request that all families follow our Outdoor event guidelines:

1. We ask that you stay 6 feet away from other families for your safety, as well as the safety of others. 

2. If any member of your household is not feeling well, has a fever, or is quarantining, we ask that you and your family stay home.

If you have any questions, please contact us at kidsdept@russelllibrary.org 

This program is co sponsored by Middletown Recreation and Community Services and Everyone Outside!

Directions: Here is a link to the location in google maps:   https://goo.gl/maps/TCwzuc8TdZBKUgbz6 

From Randolph Road (Route 155), turn south onto Millbrook Road. Follow Millbrook Road for 1.5 miles and take a right onto Livingston Road. After 0.2 miles, take the first right off Livingston Road into McCutcheon Park! https://www.middletownct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2583/Middletown-Trail-Guide-PDF (Pg 31-33)