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• Are you ready to play?

  Hint hint: there might be a “cheat code” of sorts way down below… What the heck are the Russell Library games? In celebration of Russell Library’s 150th year serving Middletown, we decided to spread joy in 2026 by running the Russell Library Games. Between the anniversaries of our doors opening to the public (April 5)…

  brandiedoyle

  March 30, 2026

  Contests, Events, Giveaways, Middletown, CT, Sports, Trending

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• Switch 2 Games Have Arrived at the Library!

  Save money – check out games from the library. Anyone who’s purchased video games knows how expensive they can be. For a long time, the biggest games would run between $50-60. Nowadays, new games, including some of the most popular Nintendo Switch 2 games, can cost $70 or even up to $80. Did you know…

  Jack B.

  February 9, 2026

  Kids and Teens, Recommendations, Technology, Trending

  LibraryCard, MarioKart, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, TheLegendOfZelda, Video Games, Xbox, XBoxOne, XBoxSeries

• PRIDE 2025 at Russell Library

  This year PrideFEST falls on Saturday, June 7, and Russell Library is honored to serve as a partner for a sixth consecutive year. We welcome you to join us at 123 Broad Street to pick up themed book giveaways, snag a mocktail and a bag of popcorn, get your face painted, make a rainbow crown,…

  brandiedoyle

  May 26, 2025

  Events, Kids and Teens, Libraries, Library Services, Trending

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• What the heck is “Meescan”, and why should I start using it?

  You may have seen signs throughout the library or on our website, advertising this service called “Meescan”. But, what on earth is it? And why should you care? Meescan is a mobile app you can use to check out your books at the library, and you should use it because it is fun, convenient, and…

  Jack B.

  December 30, 2024

  Inside Stories, Library Services, Technology

  Android, Audiobooks, Flipster, Hoopla, IPhone, Libby, LibraryCard, Mango, MangoLanguages, MeeScan, RussellLibrary, SelfCheckout, Technology, ThePalaceApp, ThePalaceProject

• Celebrate PRIDE with Russell Library

  We love June in Middletown! As warm weather beckons us outdoors, we enjoy ample opportunities to gather with family, friends, and neighbors. One month-long celebration is a personal favorite of mine: Pride. In 2024, PrideFEST falls on Saturday, June 1, and Russell Library is honored to serve as a partner for a fifth consecutive year.…

  brandiedoyle

  May 27, 2024

  Events, Kids and Teens, Libraries, Library Services, Trending

  BlockParty, Books&Brews, BookTalkWithAWalk, CountryQuiltLlamaFarm, DragArtistStoryHour, FablesAndFrolic, FarmersMarket, FreePeopleReadFreely, LEGOBuilders, LGBTQIA2S+, LibraryCard, MiddletownPRIDE, MiniMovers, OutdoorFamilyStorytime, ParentingPlaygroup, PlayPals, PreschoolPowerStorytime, PRIDE, PrideFEST, PRIDELibraryCard, PRIDEmarch, PRIDErally, SarahMcBride, SaturdayFamilyStorytime, StorytimeAtTheFarmersMarket, SummerFamilyBingo, TheMagicFish, TheSpace, TomorrowWillBeDifferent, TrungLeNguyen, YogaForLittles