New Teen Page!

Vist our new webpage devoted just to Teens!

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.

Virtual Storytime with Russell Library

Stories, songs and crafts. Check our Calendar of Events for registration information.  (No library card required.)

Please note: The companies that provide our databases often set residency restrictions. Russell Library cannot do anything to provide access to non-residents. If you are not a resident of Middletown, please see the resources that say No Library Card Required.

Resources

BookFlix

Over 120 animated stories designed to strengthen early literacy skills. (Russell Library card required.)

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!

Birth - Age 7
Ages 8-12
Ages 13-18

Downloadable Magazines for Kids

Available through the Libby app.  (Russell Library card required.)

eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, Magazines

Downloads are available 24/7. (Russell Library card required.)

HelpNow

Communicate with live tutors using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems. (Russell Library card required.)

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researchIT CT

Online reference databases: history, science, biography & more. Also, newspapers, magazines, genealogy, ebooks, audiobooks. (No library card required.)

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researchIT CT - Middle School

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researchIT CT - Elementary School

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Universal Class

Over 500 courses including parenting, homeschooling, special education, teacher resources, how-to & much more! (Russell Library card required.)

READING

Audible

A free audiobook database for kids. (No library card required.)

International Children's Digital Library

Children’s literature in multiple languages from the world community. (No library card required.)

Graphic Novel Book List

Our children’s department’s list for kids grade 3-5 that are vailable online from hoopla. (Russell Library card required)

Julie's Library

Join Julie Andrews for a new storytime podcast! Julie and her daughter, children’s author Emma Walton Hamilton, read their favorite children’s books. Every story comes to life with sound, music and activities. (No library card required.)

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Learn to Be Anti-Racist

Reading lists, TED Talks, resources for kids & parents

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Nutmeg Nominess

Elementary, Grades 2-3
Elementary, Grades 4-6
Middle School, Grades 7-8

Online Book Recommendations by Grade Level

Our children’s department’s list of books for kids, Grades K-5 that are available online from hoopla. (Russell Library card required)

Project Gutenberg

Free downloadable classic children’s books. (No library card required.)

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Reading Beyond

A list designed to help adults recommend age appropriate titles that will challenge advanced readers. (No library card required.)

Tumble Books Library

K-6 children’s ebook database.  (No library card required.)

LEARNING

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Ancestry: Lesson Plans

At-Home History Lesson Plans. (No library card required.)

The British Museum

The British Museum’s collection is online! Explore 2 million years of history.  (No library card required.)

Connecticut Science Center

There’s plenty to do online at the CT Science Center! (No library card required.)

Earning It

Follow Grace, Emma, and Kenji to see how their childhood interests translate into successful careers and opportunities to “give back” by volunteering. (No library card required.)

Insitutue for American Indian Studies

Activities, websites, and other information. Many of the activities are aligned with Common Core Standards and are intended for various grade levels. (No library card required.)

NASA at Home

Let NASA bring the universe into your home. (No library card required.)

National Geographic Kids

Learn about geography and animals. (No library card required.)

Scientific American: Bring Science Home

Fun science activities, which parents and their kids ages 6-12 can do together. (No library card required.)

Skype a Scientist

This site connects teachers and families with scientists from many disciplines. Children can learn more about a field of study or what it’s like to be a scientist. (No library card required.)
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TEDEd

Online content covering a vast array of topics. Fun, educational, and constantly updated! (No library card required.)

Tumble Math

A K-6 ebook math database.  (No library card required.)

FUN

Harry Potter at Home

Find all the latest magical treats to keep you occupied – including magical craft videos, fun articles, quizzes, puzzles and plenty more!

Highlights Kids

Read, play games and conduct cool science experiments. (No library card required.)

Home-Based Art Making

An elementary art teacher blog with art projects and lessons. (No library card required.)

Let's Deal

Hear from buyers and vendors at a farmers’ market as they swap goods and learn about money. (No library card required.)

Librarian-Recommended Apps & Games

Librarians’ 2020 picks for Notable Children’s Digital Media. (No library card required.)

Nomster Chef

Learning through cooking. (No library card required.)

Non-Screen Activities

Activities for kids that do not involve a computer. (No library card required.)

Russell Library on YouTube

Visit our YouTube channel for arts & crafts, science and more! (No library card required.)

Stimola Live

Live stream events for kids, tweens, and teens by professional authors and illustrators.  (No library card required.)

Virtual Field Trips

Many museums, zoos and aquariums have set up virtual tours and webcams of their facilities. (No library card required.)

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Virtual Tours of Famous Places

We’ve added new tours! Russell Library has gathered together some of the best virtual tours on the Internet. Travel the world from home! (No library card required.)