Tag: MiddletownCT

• Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at Russell Library

  A Legacy for Children’s Literacy by Amy S. You may have heard the mournful news of Dolly Parton’s passing. Here at Russell Library, we are deeply saddened by the loss of such a guiding light in America. Dolly Parton chose to use her fortune and influence to help children learn to read and to love…

  Amy S.

  August 28, 2026

  Recommendations, Library Services, Middletown, CT, Kids and Teens, Giveaways

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• Thanks for Your Memories

  By Ramona B. For most of the past thirty-five years, I’ve worked in public libraries. It all started at age 14, when I got a special work permit so I could become a Page, i.e. book-shelver, in my hometown library in coastal Maine. I had spent untold hours at the library as a child, first…

  Amy S.

  December 29, 2025

  Inside Stories, Libraries, Library Services, Middletown, CT

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• Ebenezer Scrooge at Russell Library

  Marley was dead: to begin with. from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens You have to give Charles Dickens credit. He knew how to craft a creepy opening to a story. He then goes on to tell the reader, “This must be distinctly understood. or nothing wonderful can come of the story…” That famous line…

  Mary

  August 18, 2025

  Events, History of Russell Library, Inside Stories, Libraries, Middletown, CT, Secrets of Russell Library

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• Wait … Adults Have A Summer Reading Challenge, Too?

  By: Briana G, your Adult Summer Reading Guru I have the best news ever. Seriously. Summer is here! Well, almost. June 20th is officially the first day of Summer. AKA the longest day of the year. However, nothing revitalizes me more than the season of Summer and all it has to offer. Summer, to me,…

  brianarusselllibrary

  June 9, 2025

  Contests, Events, Giveaways, Library Services, Trending

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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…

  brianarusselllibrary

  March 10, 2025

  Inside Stories, Middletown, CT

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