Category: Middletown, CT

• Show Up!

  Hints for winning the Russell Library Games, August 2026 Edition Alright players, we’re throwing you for another loop! In August you’ll want to keep your eye on our events calendar, because program attendance will earn you 150 points apiece (up from the usual 25). Swing by any of our public service desks afterwards to collect…

  brandiedoyle

  August 3, 2026

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• A Rainbow Remembers…

  Like … Wow. Where am I? Right … Middletown… Broad Street in Middletown. I’ve been here in front of the Russell Library since, like… 1973? You’ve probably seen me. I’m Rainey … the Rainbow, and I’ve been spreading good vibes at the library for over 50 years. I became part of the scene when they…

  Kim S.

  July 6, 2026

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

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• Support Local Business

  Hints for winning the Russell Library Games, July 2026 Edition We threw players for a loop in June with the Russell Library Games’ “game changers.” By comparison, July will return to relative normalcy, with one notable exception that offers lots of point potential. Participating location visits will yield 50 points apiece (up from 10) and…

  brandiedoyle

  June 29, 2026

  Contests, Kids and Teens, Middletown, CT, RussellLibraryGames, Technology, Trending

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• 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

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• Ramblings from the Russell Library Reading Room Radiator

  Are you a reader? (Oh, who am I kidding . . . if you’re reading this library blog, you must be.) Do you live in or around Middletown? If the answer to both of these questions is, “Yes,” then chances are you’ve been to the Russell Library’s Reading Room more than just one time. Whether…

  Hana T.

  May 11, 2026

  History of Russell Library, Inside Stories, Libraries, Library Services, Middletown, CT

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