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  • Need Some Help? Book a Librarian!

    Have you ever wanted to start a research project—whether it be because of a burning passion for a particular topic, an itch to learn more about your family history, or any other reason—and felt hopelessly lost when looking at all the databases and search engines available to you? Does trying to navigate these resources give…

    Hana T.

    November 11, 2024
    Library Services, Technology
    BookALibrarian, Databases, DigitizationStation, FrankenBuilding, InfoDesk, JobNow, MemoryBox, MiddletownRoom, Technology
  • Video Games at the Library – What’s New to Play

    November 2024 There are new games to borrow from the Russell Library! Itching to bring home something to share with your friends and family? Or looking for a more beefy, immersive time sink that you can get lost in? We’ve got you covered with our latest additions. Here are six titles new in our collection…

    Jack B.

    November 4, 2024
    Kids and Teens, Library Services, Recommendations, Technology, Trending
    EchoesOfWisdom, EldenRing, ForzaHorizon5, GodOfWarRagnarok, HorizonForbiddenWest, Minecraft, NativeAmerican, Nintendo, NintendoSwitch, NintendoSwitchSports, Persona, Persona3Reload, Persona5Tactica, PlayStation, PrincessPeachShowtime, RedDeadRedemptionII, SuperMarioRPG, TheLegendOfZelda, TheOregonTrail, TheSpace, Xbox, XBoxOne, XBoxSeries
  • Wine & Words: All Souls of Sancerre

    All Souls Series: The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness  “It begins with absence and desire. It begins with blood and fear. It begins with a discovery of witches.” I am not sure if many of you know the quote, it is from the series known as A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. The…

    sbarillari

    October 28, 2024
    Book Reviews, Wine & Words
    ADiscoveryOfWitches, AllHallowsEve, AllSoulsTrilogy, ArthurMiller, BeccaBishop, DeborahHarkness, DianaBishop, DomaineSerge, France, LaloueRouge, RedWine, SalemWitchTrials, Sancerre, SavignonBlanc, TheBlackBirdOracle, TheCongregation, TheCrucible, Vampires
  • Wanna Take A Ride (Along) With Me With The Middletown Fire Department?

    By: Librarian Briana G I pulled into the parking lot at KidCity right before 7:30 a.m. My ride-along was about to begin in a few minutes, so I quickly made my way down Main Street to the Middletown Fire Department’s headquarters. This is my second time doing a ride-along with the MFD, but this time…

    brianarusselllibrary

    October 21, 2024
    Inside Stories, Middletown, CT
    CrossStreetFireStation, fire engines, fire trucks, firefighters, JawsOfLife, KidCity, MiddletownFireDepartment, ride-along
  • Thank You For Being a Friend!

    by Ramona Burkey October 20-26, 2024 is National Friends of Libraries Week. Have you ever attended a free concert at the Russell Library?  Have you checked out a pass for free or reduced admission to one of Connecticut’s fantastic museums?  Have you logged on to one of our popular online author talks with best-selling authors…

    Amy S.

    October 14, 2024
    History of Russell Library, Inside Stories, Library Services
    BeaArthur, CityOfMiddletown, FriendsOfRussellLibrary, FriendsoftheLibrary, HeroesInDeed, JoinTheFriends, MiddletownStrong, MuseumPasses, NationalFriendsOfLibrariesWeek, RosemarieVecchitto, SecretsOfRussellLibrary, TheGoldenGirls
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