Our New Catalog will be Available in June
We are excited about this catalog!
Bring your library card with you.
Please see staff for assistance.
It’s VERY user friendly!
Library Connection, Inc.
The Russell Library is a member of LCI (Library Connection, Inc)
LCI
- The first time you login to your account you will be asked to enter your library card number and set up a password.
- If you need assistance, please call us at 860-347-2528.
Why we love LCI
There are many reasons, including:
- Significantly lower operations fees
- LCI’s innovative practices
- Russell’s geographic proximity to other LCI consortium libraries
- 1.2 million items are available for borrowing via other LCI libraries
Libby/Overdrive Access in LCI
1. To add Russell Library to your Libby app, open the app and tap the Libby icon in the bottom center of the app screen.
2. Select the option to “Add a Library”.
3. Type “Russell library” or “Middletown” in the search bar. Tap Russell Library in the search results.
4. From the new screen, click on “Russell Library”.
5. On the next screen, type in your library card number and tap “Sign In”.
Removing a card from Libby
1. Tap the Libby icon in the bottom center of the app screen.
2. Tap cards+ (found under “Your Libraries”)
3. Make sure that Library Connection is selected as your card. Then tap Actions on the Libraries Online (Lion) card.
4. Tap Remove Card and then Yes, Remove Card.
FAQs
What is a library consortium?
A group of libraries that share a library catalog and resources.
Which libraries are in Library Connection, Inc. (LCI) ?
You can see a list of member libraries here.
May I use my Russell Library card at other consortia such as Libraries Online (LION) libraries?
Yes. Your Russell Library card is accepted at all public libraries in the state of Connecticut.
Russell Library
123 Broad Street
Middletown CT 06457
Phone
860-347-2528
Events
Library Hours
Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm
Fri-Sat 9am-5pm
Sunday 1-5pm (October-March)