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  • New & Fun at the Library

    Spring is a time for re-invention. At Russell Library, we love to keep things fresh and fun — especially in the Youth & Family Learning Department. Like kids and families, we’re always changing. The following are some of the new services and activities available in the kids’ wing and (The Space). The Gaming PC Like…

    Amy S.

    March 17, 2025
    Contests, Events, Giveaways, History of Russell Library, Inside Stories, Kids and Teens, Library Services, Technology
    149thBirthday, ARPA, BallLabyrinth, Bingo, Bluey, BuilcingBlockWall, BuildYourOwnCoaster, ChickCam, Chromebooks, GamingPC, GearFactory, HangWithTheChicks, NameTheChicks, STEM, TheSpace, YMCA
  • Behind the Scenes with Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz

    By Briana Gagnon and Christy Billings We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming for a blog post from two members of our podcast team! Podcast team members Briana and Christy had the amazing opportunity to interview Susan Bysiewicz, the lieutenant governor of Connecticut, for the latest episode of the library’s podcast Middletown Strong. Briana and Christy…

    brianarusselllibrary

    March 10, 2025
    Inside Stories, Middletown, CT
    connecticut, CTpizzatrail, government, interview, Librarians, librarypodcast, lieutenant governor, middlesexcounty, middletown storng, MiddletownCT, newhavenstlyepizza, pizza trail, Podcast, podcasters, RussellLibrary, susan bysiewicz
  • Wine & Words: A Beneficial Engagement

    Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton Have you ever been at a lost for what to read next? Libraries are not only a place to borrow books, but the librarians who work there aim to point you in the right direction. Librarians’ suggestions are valued. As librarians, we also value the suggestions brought to us by…

    sbarillari

    February 17, 2025
    Book Reviews, Libraries, Library Services, Recommendations, Wine & Words
    Chianti, ChiantiClassico, EdithWharton, EthanFrome, ItalianWines, PodereIlPalazzino, Zeena
  • The Tournament of Books Returns!

    Brackets are SO back in 2025. We’re somehow nearly halfway through February 2025, which means its time to get ready for the Tournament of Books 2025! Yes, the ultimate battle for bookish glory returns for the second year, including four rounds of voting to decide the Tournament of Books Champion 2025! You will also have…

    Jack B.

    February 10, 2025
    Contests, Events, Libraries, Middletown, CT, Sports
    AdultFiction, Audiobooks, BookTournament, Ebooks, Hoopla, Libby, NonFiction, TournamentOfBooks
  • Looking For Love? Add These 10 Swoon-Worthy Romance Books To Your TBR

    By Briana G, Your Romance Loving Librarian Bestie Happy February y’all! We made it through January, so we should all give ourselves a big pat on the back. I read so much in January and cannot wait to see what February holds. We have so much to look forward to in February: Black History Month,…

    brianarusselllibrary

    February 3, 2025
    Book Reviews, Recommendations
    Book Reviews, books, books inspired by movies, books rces, brynne weaver, cowboy romance, dark romance, done and dusted, earl crush, first time caller, french pressed love, hot earl, i think they love you, julian winters, lauren kung jessen, out of the woods, queer romance, regency romance, rom com, romance books, romance girlie, romance novel, russell library, scythe and sparrow, spicy books, victorian romance, yin yang love song
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