Category: Events

• Concerts, Crafts, Clubs – Summer Programs for Adults

  “Summer is a-coming in”, and there’s plenty to do at the Russell Library! No, not just for kids (although there’s plenty for them, too). In fact, there is an entire slate of events for adults this summer. Here’s an overview of programs happening at the library 1. Three Can’t-Miss Musical Events On Saturday June 27th,…

  Jack B.

  June 8, 2026

  Contests, Events, History of Russell Library, Libraries, Library Services, Middletown, CT, Movies, Mysteries, SummerReading, Technology

  AmericanRedCross, Books&Brews, ChessClub, Concert, Crafternoon, FinancialLiteracy, Indigenous, LocalHistory, Mysteries, pixar, popcorn, RussellLibraryGames, summer reading, summer reading challenge

• Middletown Pride 2026 at Russell Library

  This year Middletown PrideFEST falls on Saturday, June 6, and Russell Library is ready to celebrate! Swing by 123 Broad Street to get a free airbrush tattoo, decorate a Pride party hat, enjoy mocktails and popcorn, or chill out when you need a moment away from the hubbub downtown. Get Ready: Thursday, June 4, 2026…

  brandiedoyle

  June 1, 2026

  Events, Kids and Teens, Libraries, Library Services, Trending

  BlockParty, Books&Brews, BookTalkWithAWalk, CountryQuiltLlamaFarm, DragArtistStoryHour, FablesAndFrolic, FarmersMarket, FreePeopleReadFreely, LEGOBuilders, LGBTQIA2S+, LibraryCard, MiddletownPRIDE, MiniMovers, OutdoorFamilyStorytime, ParentingPlaygroup, PlayPals, PreschoolPowerStorytime, PRIDE, PrideFEST, PRIDELibraryCard, PRIDEmarch, PRIDErally, SarahMcBride, SaturdayFamilyStorytime, StorytimeAtTheFarmersMarket, SummerFamilyBingo, TheMagicFish, TheSpace, TomorrowWillBeDifferent, TrungLeNguyen, YogaForLittles

• Summer Preview: 2026

  As the school year draws to a close, and the weather starts to warm up (please?), it’s time to start thinking about your summer plans. We hope that your summer plans include Russell Library. In just four short weeks, Summer Reading will kick off at Russell Library. Can you believe it? Here’s what you need…

  Amy S.

  May 18, 2026

  Events, Kids and Teens, Library Services, SummerReading

  BethanyOBriem, ChessClub, FamilyFolkConcert, FarmersMarketStorytime, FinaleParty, FurryScalyFriends, HangWithTheChicks, KickoffParty, MondayMovie, PettingZoo, SarahLouRichards, SugarGlider, SummerReading, SummerReadingTrackers, TheLuckyHusky, XensCritters

• Why Vote for Russell Library?

  Update: check out the July issue of Connecticut Magazine for the winner of the 2026 Best Cultural Attraction for Families category. Thanks to our fabulous patrons, Russell Library has been nominated for CT Insider’s 2026 competition for Best Cultural Attraction for Families. If you look at the listing of other nominees, you might notice that…

  Amy S.

  April 6, 2026

  Contests, Events, Graphic Novels / Manga, Inside Stories, Kids and Teens, Libraries, Library Services, Recommendations

  ActivityRoom, BuildingBlocks, BuildingTable, Chicks, Concert, ConnecticutMagazine, CTInsider, DinosaurBones, IndoorPlayroom, LEGOs, MegaChess, PettingZoo, PingPong, SarahLouRichards, ScienceSaturday, TheSpace, ToniesAndYotos, TrainTable, WallMaze, YogaForLittles

• Are you ready to play?

  Hint hint: there might be a “cheat code” of sorts way down below… What the heck are the Russell Library games? In celebration of Russell Library’s 150th year serving Middletown, we decided to spread joy in 2026 by running the Russell Library Games. Between the anniversaries of our doors opening to the public (April 5)…

  brandiedoyle

  March 30, 2026

  Contests, Events, Giveaways, Middletown, CT, Sports, Trending

  AnnArborDistrictLibrary, BirthdayBash, CheatCode, DowntownBusinessDistrict, FrancesRussell, GiftCard, LibraryCard, LibraryGiftCard, LoveClub, PokemonGo, RussellLibraryBirthday, RussellLibraryGames, RussellLibraryLoveClub, SummerGame