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Wine & Words: Famesick
By Lena Dunham Let’s set the scene. It’s Brooklyn circa 2012, when craft beer was the king of kings, people had mustache tattoos on their fingers and polka dots transformed the manic pixie girls into fashion icons. Chunky necklaces and bright colors absorbed women’s bodies, which resembled a sense of hope. Obama was in his…
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Novels for the Nervous System
Scanning the shelves of the Russell Library, I find myself drawn in by a cozy bookstore, a quaint cafe, and a magical library. The warm glow of a whimsical storefront captures my attention, my focus lingers as I admire an adorable feline surrounded by steaming cups of coffee. These cozy, pastel-toned scenes offer an immediate…
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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…
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Middletown Pride 2026 at Russell Library
This year Middletown PrideFEST falls on Saturday, June 6, and Russell Library is ready to celebrate! Swing by 123 Broad Street to get a free airbrush tattoo, decorate a Pride party hat, enjoy mocktails and popcorn, or chill out when you need a moment away from the hubbub downtown. Get Ready: Thursday, June 4, 2026…
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Game Changer
Hints for winning the Russell Library Games, June 2026 Edition It’s time to shake things up in the Russell Library Games! Just when you thought you mastered the strategy, we engineered a twist to keep things interesting. Game Changer Points June is a busy time in Middletown, with plentiful events to drive residents out and…
