Get a Card/Renew a Card
Middletown residents can apply for or renew their library cards right online.
Login to Your Account
You can login to your account to see what you have out and place holds.
Reserve Materials
If an item you would like is checked out, you may request that a reserve or “hold” be placed on that item.
Reserve a Meeting Space
Meeting Room 2 and Meeting Room 3 are available for groups of 2-20 people. The Pod is available for 1-2 people. Reservations are required.
Donate to the Library
Russell Library is here for you, but we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our benefactors. If you would like to show your appreciation for all we offer our community, online giving is secure and easy. We even take PayPal! Your donation will instantly help us provide world-class library services in the heart of Middletown.
Community
The Library strengthens the community.
Inclusion
Russell Library is safe and welcoming.
Education
We promote a lifelong love of learning.
Economy
The Library supports economic wellbeing.
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Share Your Story
The Russell Library is turning 150 years old! We would love for you to share your library stories and images.
The Russell Library opened to the public as a reading room on April 5, 1876. Help us to celebrate 150 years of service to the Middletown community by sharing your memories of the library over the decades.
Russell Library
123 Broad Street
Middletown CT 06457
Phone
860-347-2528
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Library Hours
Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm
Fri-Sat 9am-5pm
Sunday 1-5pm (October-March)