Category: Library Services

• ‘Twas the Night Before Lobby Refreshment

  by Lil’ Deb ‘Twas the night before Lobby refreshmentwhen all through Russell Librarynot a creature was stirring, not even on the balcony.The bats all hung from the attic eaves with care,in hope that more ghost hunters soon would be there. The Tonies were nestled all snug in their bedswith visions of children dancing in their…

  Amy S.

  December 16, 2024

  History of Russell Library, Inside Stories, Kids and Teens, Library Services, Middletown, CT, Secrets of Russell Library

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• Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a dime.

  What is it about this time of year that makes people start asking for money? As if the season weren’t expensive enough! Now you can’t check your email or walk down the street without getting peppered left and right with requests. It’s enough to make you want to spin on your heel and head in…

  brandiedoyle

  December 2, 2024

  Inside Stories, Libraries, Library Services, Trending

  BlackFriday, CyberMonday, GivingTuesday, GooglePay, PayPal, RussellLibrary, SmallBusinessSaturday, SofaSunday, Thanksgiving, Venmo

• Need Some Help? Book a Librarian!

  Have you ever wanted to start a research project—whether it be because of a burning passion for a particular topic, an itch to learn more about your family history, or any other reason—and felt hopelessly lost when looking at all the databases and search engines available to you? Does trying to navigate these resources give…

  Hana T.

  November 11, 2024

  Library Services, Technology

  BookALibrarian, Databases, DigitizationStation, FrankenBuilding, InfoDesk, JobNow, MemoryBox, MiddletownRoom, Technology

• Video Games at the Library – What’s New to Play

  November 2024 There are new games to borrow from the Russell Library! Itching to bring home something to share with your friends and family? Or looking for a more beefy, immersive time sink that you can get lost in? We’ve got you covered with our latest additions. Here are six titles new in our collection…

  Jack B.

  November 4, 2024

  Kids and Teens, Library Services, Recommendations, Technology, Trending

  EchoesOfWisdom, EldenRing, ForzaHorizon5, GodOfWarRagnarok, HorizonForbiddenWest, Minecraft, NativeAmerican, Nintendo, NintendoSwitch, NintendoSwitchSports, Persona, Persona3Reload, Persona5Tactica, PlayStation, PrincessPeachShowtime, RedDeadRedemptionII, SuperMarioRPG, TheLegendOfZelda, TheOregonTrail, TheSpace, Xbox, XBoxOne, XBoxSeries

• Thank You For Being a Friend!

  by Ramona Burkey October 20-26, 2024 is National Friends of Libraries Week. Have you ever attended a free concert at the Russell Library?  Have you checked out a pass for free or reduced admission to one of Connecticut’s fantastic museums?  Have you logged on to one of our popular online author talks with best-selling authors…

  Amy S.

  October 14, 2024

  History of Russell Library, Inside Stories, Library Services

  BeaArthur, CityOfMiddletown, FriendsOfRussellLibrary, FriendsoftheLibrary, HeroesInDeed, JoinTheFriends, MiddletownStrong, MuseumPasses, NationalFriendsOfLibrariesWeek, RosemarieVecchitto, SecretsOfRussellLibrary, TheGoldenGirls