The Library Vault

Voices from behind the scenes at Russell Library.

Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society: The Second Investigation

This time it was a dark and stormy night. I stood in the bay window of the old white house next door to the library that serves as extra office space and stared over at the library. I could see lights moving around the upper level of the tower. Thunder rumbled and lightning lit up…

Mary

October 16, 2023

Inside Stories, Middletown, CT, Secrets of Russell Library

ClockTower, EasternConnecticutParanormalSociety, ECPS, FrankenBuilding, GhostHunters, ParanormalActivity
Wait … Is the Library Moving???

By Ramona Burkey, Director of Russell Library You may have read in the newspaper or on social media recently that the Russell Library is on the verge of making some momentous decisions about the future of our building. One comment I’ve been hearing a lot lately is “So, I hear the library is moving!” Well……

Amy S.

October 9, 2023

Inside Stories, Library Services, Middletown, CT

LibraryDirector, NewBuilding, RussellLibraryMoving
Secrets of Russell Library 2023

Welcome to Fall! Or, as we call it at Russell Library, Secrets Season. This will be our second year of October spooky/historical tours in the library. The Secrets team has been working all summer to come up with new stories, new decorations, and a new route. This year, the tours kick off on Friday the…

Amy S.

October 2, 2023

Inside Stories, Kids and Teens, Secrets of Russell Library

AfterParty, EasternConnecticutParanormalSociety, ECPS, FrancesRussell, FriendsoftheLibrary, ghosts, HauntedLibrary, HistoricalTours, OldChurch, Secrets, SecretsAfterDark, SecretsJr, SecretsOfRussellLibrary, Spirits
Children’s Books I Love: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles

Magical, marvelous, and laugh-out-loud funny, the Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede captured my heart on the very first page of the first book. There are four books in the Enchanted Chronicles series: Dealing with Dragons, Searching for Dragons, Calling on Dragons, and Talking to Dragons. The first three follow the adventures of Princess…

Mary

September 25, 2023

Book Reviews, Kids and Teens, Recommendations

Book Reviews, CallingOnDragons, DealingWithDragons, Dragons, EnchantedForestChronicles, Fantasy, Linderwall, PatriciaCWrede, Preteen, PrincessCimorene, TalkingWithDragons
“Hot Girl Walks” with Libby

In a world that’s constantly on the move, finding enjoyable ways to prioritize both fitness and leisure can be a rewarding challenge. One trend that’s been gaining traction is the phenomenon known as “hot girl walks” – a playful term for outdoor walks that embrace confidence, self-care, and a dash of glamor. And what better…

Wafaa

September 18, 2023

Library Services, Recommendations, Technology, Trending

Audiobooks, Hoopla, HotGirlWalk, Libby, Overdrive

Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society: The Second Investigation

Wait … Is the Library Moving???

Secrets of Russell Library 2023

Children’s Books I Love: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles

“Hot Girl Walks” with Libby