The Library Vault

Ghosts at the Library?

A shadow not castBy a visitor who passedHaunts the long dark hall -Brandie, Assistant Director How well do you know your ghost-hunting equipment? Try matching the tools to their use: A. A device that captures ghostly voices or sounds B. A device that detects sources of electromagnetic radiation C. A device the uses AM radio…

Mary

June 19, 2023

Inside Stories, Secrets of Russell Library

Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society, ghosts, old church, paranormal activity, Secrets of Russell Library

Meet The Palace Project App

If you are someone who loves reading ebooks and listening to audiobooks, you’ll love this new app! The Palace Project, founded by the New York Public Library, is an app that provides patrons with access to over 15,000 ebooks and audiobooks. Thanks to the Connecticut State Library, Russell Library patrons have access to this app.…

brianarusselllibrary

June 12, 2023

Library Services, Technology

Audiobooks, Ebooks, PalaceApp

Swimming, scavenger-hunting, and silk-screening – Oh My!

No, I’m not describing an exotic trip to a luxury resort. I’m talking about Summer Reading at Russell Library. Wait! Don’t stop reading just because you’re not a kid. Summer Reading at Russell Library is for all ages. This year’s theme for Summer Reading is “Find Your Voice.” Beginning June 1st, we have Summer Reading…

Amy S.

June 5, 2023

Inside Stories, Kids and Teens, Library Services, Middletown, CT

DowntownMiddletown, FarmersMarket, GeoMission, GiftCards, LittleFreeLibrary, Pool, Prizes, ReadSquared, SplashPad, SummerReading, VeteransMemorial

A Firefighter for the Day: A Librarian’s Hot Take

By Librarian Briana At 8:00 a.m. when I pulled into the parking lot behind the Cross Street Fire Department in Middletown, I took a few deep breaths. It was a day I’d been waiting months for: my ride-along with members of the Middletown Fire Department! It also happened to be my birthday! I had won…

brianarusselllibrary

May 29, 2023

Middletown, CT

Cross Street Station, fire engines, firefighters, ride-along

A Pirates Life For Me: A Review of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi is an adult historical fantasy novel by Shannon Chakraborty, the author of the international bestselling Daevabad Trilogy. This novel was published on February 28th, 2023 and made it onto the New York Times Bestseller list by early March! Here is a spoiler free summary of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi:…

brianarusselllibrary

May 22, 2023

Book Reviews, Recommendations

Book Reviews, Fantasy, StrongWomen