Announcement
Because of the rising covid rates, Russell Library is cancelling or postponing all in person events for children under 12 years old for the time being. We do not have any toys available at this time.
Teen Page!
Vist our new webpage devoted just to Teens!
Virtual Storytime with Russell Library
Stories, songs and crafts. Check our Calendar of Events for registration information. (No library card required.)
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.
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
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!
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
Work with live tutors using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems. (Russell Library card required.)
Middletown Early Childhood
Health & Child Development, Preparing For School, and Community Resources.
researchIT CT
Online reference databases: history, science, biography & more. Also, newspapers, magazines, genealogy, ebooks, audiobooks. (No library card required.)
Universal Class
Over 500 courses including parenting, homeschooling, special education, teacher resources, how-to & much more! (Russell Library card required.)
READING
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.)
Learn to Be Anti-Racist
Reading lists, TED Talks, resources for kids & parents
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.)
Reading Beyond
A list designed to help adults recommend age appropriate titles that will challenge advanced readers. (No library card required.)
LEARNING
Connecticut Science Center
There’s plenty to do online at the CT Science Center! (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
FUN
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.)
Nomster Chef
Learning through cooking. (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 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.)