Category: SummerReading

• Burrow Into a Good Story: All About Summer Reading 2026

  Summer is officially here, and that means it’s time for one of our favorite traditions of the year: Summer Reading at Russell Library! Whether you’re looking to keep your kids engaged between school years, finding a sanctuary of books and games for your busy teen, or diving into that stack of novels you’ve been putting…

  Amy S.

  June 15, 2026

  AI, Contests, Events, Giveaways, Kids and Teens, SummerReading

  Adults, AmatosToyStore, BurrowIntoAGoodStory, DinosaurContainment, DinosaurPassportProgram, FarmFriends, FriendsoftheLibrary, FurryScalyFriends, HangWithTheChicks, Kids, MysticAquarium, PettingZoo, SummerReading, SummerReadingTracker, Tweens, XensCritters, YoungAdults

• 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

• 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