Book a Librarian
Request a 30 minute reference or technology appointment.
Book Bag Kits
These themed-backpacks are in the Children’s Department. Choose from over two dozen: Animals, Love, Spanish, People, Silly, Things that Go & more!
Book Club Kits
Russell Library has a collection of Book Club Kits that include 6 or more copies of each book and a discussion guide, all packaged together in a portable tote bag.
Stay on Track Packs
Telling Time, Fractions, Multiplication, Mindfulness, Kindness & more! These conveniently packaged kits are available for checkout.
Online Author Talks
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors. All events are recorded for viewing at any time after the event!
BESTSELLING AUTHORS
Frederick Backman, Sadeqa Johnson, Simon Winchester & more!
LIVE OR RECORDED
Watch live or view the recording at your conveniencve.
A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS
Mystery, fantasy, historical, biography, business, and so much more!
Look at what’s available at Russell Library!
Beyond Recycling
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Learn about zero-waste resources and local businesses that can help you live sustainably.
Book Bundles
Grab & Go themed bundles of books chosen by a librarian are waiting for you in our lobby. Quick & convenient!
Book Match
A personalized reading selection service for all ages. Fill out one of our online forms and our librarians will pick out books just for you!
Book Nook
The Book Nook is the Friends of Russell Library’s year-round book sale. It can be found on the second floor of the library, just off the elevator.
Curbside Pick Up
You don’t need to come inside to pick up your materials! Try Curbside Pickup. Quick, easy, convenient!
Digital Conversion Station
Digitize home videos, from VHS, 8mm, Super 8 and VHS-C, photographs, and documents. By appointment only.
HelpNow
Online tutoring for all ages. Tutors available daily 2pm-11pm. (Russell Library card required.)
HotSpots
A hotspot makes it possible to use the internet in areas with no service. Once it has picked up a cellular connection, it can share that connection with other devices.
Job & Career Services
The Russell Library offers a wide-array of job services, including online assistance and weekly seminars to help you with your job search.
Middletown Room
The Middletown Room provides public access to materials that document the economic, natural, political, and social history of Middletown.
Phone Chargers
We have four of these charging stations in the library: Teen Dept., Children’s Dept. the Lobby and on the second floor near the computers.
The Pod
Self-Checkout / Meescan
Self-checkouts can be found in the lobby and in the children’s department. You can also check out items using Meescan on your phone. Click here for details.
Study Area
Tech Chairs
Russell Library
123 Broad Street
Middletown CT 06457
Phone
860-347-2528
Events
Online Calendar
Library Hours
Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm
Fri-Sat 9am-5pm
Sunday 1-5pm (October-March)