Kids
Book Bag Kits
These themed-backpacks are in the Children’s Department. Choose from over two dozen themes in every age level from Board Books – Chapter books.
Stay on Track Packs
Telling Time, Fractions, Multiplication, Mindfulness, Kindness & more! These conveniently packaged kits are available for checkout.
Email the Children’s Department
If you wish to contact any of the children’s or teen librarians, simply send us an email! We will respond as quickly as we can.
StoryWalk®
Our StoryWalk® at Crystal Lake is back!
Book Match
Need help finding your children something great to read? Fill out one of our online forms and our librarians will curate book recommendations just for your family!
Reimagining School Readiness
Many schools focus on children’s ability to name letters, hold a pencil, and count to 10 as the only indicators of “school readiness”, but research shows that children through age eight need to develop other crucial skills to achieve continued success in school and in life. It is never too early or late to develop these skills!
SKILLS
These crucial skills are divided into three main categories: Body & Brain, Science & Math, Talk & Play.
IN THE LIBRARY
Watch for these symbols around the Youth and Family Learning Department to find useful tips on how to prepare your child for school.
Resources
Please note: The companies that provide our databases often set residency restrictions.
Russell Library cannot do anything to provide access to non-residents.
These themed-backpacks are in the Children’s Department. Choose from over two dozen: Animals, Love, Spanish, People, Silly, Things that Go & more!
Downloadable eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, Magazines. Downloads are available 24/7. (Russell Library card required.)
Educational technology for kids in preK – third grade. This program is available for FREE to residents who live within the boundaries of Middletown Public Schools.
Online tutoring for all ages. Tutors are available 2pm-11pm daily. (Russell Library card required.)
Learn a language online! Over 70 languages available. (Russell Library card required.)
Print a pass for discounted admission to local museums.
Online reference databases: history, science, biography & more. Also, newspapers, magazines, genealogy, ebooks, audiobooks. (No library card required.)
Online reference databases: history, science, biography & more. Also, newspapers, magazines, genealogy, ebooks, audiobooks. (No library card required.)
Telling Time, Fractions, Multiplication, Mindfulness, Kindness & more! These conveniently packaged kits are available for checkout.
Over 500 courses including parenting, homeschooling, special education, teacher resources, how-to & much more! (Russell Library card required.)
Rockfall Eco StoryWalk Project
A StoryWalk® is a fun, educational activity that places a children’s story (literally a book taken apart) along a popular walking route in your community. Ours is at Crystal Lake in McCutcheon Park here in Middletown!
Directions to our storywalk: From Randolph Road (Route 155), turn south onto Millbrook Road. Follow Millbrook Road for 1.5 miles and take a right onto Livingston Road. After 0.2 miles, take the first right off Livingston Road into McCutcheon Park!
Click the icon for a link to the location of Crystal Lake Park in Google maps.
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)