Category: Middletown, CT
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Researching a Middletown Pride Pioneer
Here at the Russell Library Information Department, we absolutely love a good research question. I’m always looking for a good excuse to comb through our microfilm collection of local newspapers (dating all the way back to 1790!), find books in our local history collection, aptly named the Middletown Room, or take a deep dive into…
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Russell Library Delivers!
The library is more than just a building with amazing collections. It’s also a part of the community. Doorstep Delivery is a service for Middletown residents who are physically unable to come to the library. People with a medical condition or injury can now have books delivered to their homes. Volunteers will bring books to…
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Russell Library Celebrates Its History
& Looks Ahead to the Next Chapter by Ramona Burkey, Director Middletown’s Russell Library was bustling on the morning of Saturday, April 5th, as hundreds of patrons of all ages gathered to commemorate the library’s 149th birthday. With a giant birthday cake, a children’s dance party with costumed character “Bingo” from the hit children’s cartoon…
Amy S.
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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…
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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.
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