Friends of
Russell Library
What do the Friends do?
Since 1983, the Friends of the Russell Library have worked to meet the needs of the Library.
Thanks to money from membership fees, donations, and book sales, the Friends have contributed $800,000 to improve Russell Library Services.
How the Friends help the library.
The Friends provide funding for programs, equipment, and services that would not be available through the Library’s operational budget, such as the popular Museum Passes, which provide free access or discounts to cultural, educational, and recreational facilities around the state.
Join the Friends – Online Application
Try our easy-to-use online membership form. A family membership to the Friends is $20 per year.
Membership dues support library programs!
Join the Friends – Mail-in Application
Mail the form along with your check to the library. Forms may also be dropped off at the check-out desk of the Library.
Friends of Russell Library
123 Broad Street
Middletown CT 06457
The Book Nook
The Friends of Russell Library’s year-round, in-library book sale is back and better than ever!
This cozy sales area can be found on the second floor of the library, just off the elevator. This is a self-serve area. Just drop your money in the payment box and take home a new-to-you book. Or sit down on one of the nearby chairs and start reading! Prices range form ten cents to two dollars per book.
FICTION & NONFICTION
Find a book by your favorite author or discover something new.
DVDS, CDS, AUDIOBOOKS
All media costs $1.00 per item!
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
A large selection of reasonably-priced kid’s books!
Book Sales
Book Sale Dates: 2025
Friday, March 28th, 9am-5pm
Saturday, March 29th, 9am-5pm
Friday, June 6th, 9am-5pm
Saturday, June 7th, 9am-5pm
Friday, Sept 5th, 9am-5pm
Saturday, Sept 6th, 9am-5pm
Book Donations
Our book donation bin is located in the lobby near the community bulletin board.
Please DO NOT leave donations outside the library or in the book drop.
All donations must be in good condition.
Donations We Accept
- Fiction (hardcover or paperback )
- Non-fiction books of Art, Music, History, Philosophy, Health, Humor, Psychology, Religion, Biography, Poetry, Sports, Travel, Cooking, Home and Garden, How-to-Books, Hobbies, etc.
- Children’s books for all ages
- DVDs and audiobooks
We Do Not Accept
Cassettes
CDs
Encyclopedias
Magazines
Personally recorded audio & video tapes
Reader’s Digest Condensed books
Records
Videos
Programs & Services Supported by the Friends
Meeting Minutes 2024
Meeting Minutes 2023
Make a Donation
Gifts in any amount are gratefully received by the Friends and are disbursed along with other funds to support library activities.
The Friends of Russell Library is a 501 (c) 3 organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of applicable law.
Please make checks payable to:
Friends of Russell Library
Mail to:
Friends of Russell Library
123 Broad St.
Middletown CT 0645
You may also may leave your check with a library staff member. Thank you for your support!
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)