Category: Inside Stories
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Theater in the Round at Russell Library
A few weeks ago, I walked into Russell Library’s Reading Room at 7am on a Friday morning. My mission, with the help of two members of our facilities department and a member of the East Haddam Stage Company’s production team, was to set up 80 chairs in various configurations and then put them all away…
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Reading Room by Day, Theater by Night
Many folks are wondering why we chose to stage A Christmas Carol in the Reading Room of Russell Library. Besides the fact that the room has its own ghosts, I mean. If you have never seen our Reading Room, let me give you a brief history and description. Frances Russell established Russell Library in memory…
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Ebenezer Scrooge at Russell Library
Marley was dead: to begin with. from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens You have to give Charles Dickens credit. He knew how to craft a creepy opening to a story. He then goes on to tell the reader, “This must be distinctly understood. or nothing wonderful can come of the story…” That famous line…
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What’s Up This Summer at Russell Library?
Summer at Russell Library is in full swing. If you haven’t joined in yet, it’s not too late. Even if you’ve already signed up for Summer Reading, we have plenty more to offer. Join the almost 3,000 people who have already signed up for Summer Reading. With three age/ability levels, everyone can participate and it’s…
Amy S.
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Reaching for the Top Shelf, Russell Library’s new podcast
Are you looking for your next book recommendation? Do you like discussions with bookish people who talk about their favorite stories and well-crafted writing? Do you feel stuck in a literary rut and need suggestions? Russell Library has the solution! We’re proud to introduce Top Shelf with Russell Library, a new podcast where you’ll hear…
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