Online Resources
Using Online Resources
Databases are available to all patrons from the library’s public computers and from any device on our wireless network.
PLEASE NOTE: The companies that provide our databases often set residency restrictions. Russell Library cannot do anything to provide access to non-residents trying to use resources from outside the library.
Top Shelf with Russell Library
On Top Shelf, you’ll hear about compelling reads from the people who know books best, librarians! Our bookish staff will share titles that connect to a unique theme each episode. This show will also share the many services offered here at Russell Library. Not local? No worries! Our staff will inspire you to connect with a public library in your own community.
The Library Vault
We are the voices of Russell Library. Librarians and staff bring the inside stories of Russell Library to our community. This is a blog for people who love libraries.
Live Online Author Talks
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors. All events are recorded for viewing at any time after the event!
Make an Appointment
Meeting Rooms
Reserve a meeting room online! Reservations may be made up to 90 days in advance.
Memory Box
Digitize your old movies, photographs, and documents by using our converting devices.
Book a Librarian
Request a 30 minute appointment for research help, technology and online database assistance.
Book a Notary
Appointments required. No walk-ins, please. There is no charge for this service.
Book Match
Fill out one of our online forms and our librarians will pick out books just for you!
Once we have gathered your materials, we will call you.
Library Resources
Find a business or executive. Find a job. Find a person. Mailing Lists and Sales Leads.
Recorded in 1976 as part of the Bicentennial celebration. Please note: Because of quality issues with the original tapes, recordings are not available for all interviews in this collection, although transcripts are available.
Discover your family’s history. In- library access only.
Information, history, resources, and links
Grow, plan, and optimize a business/nonprofit. Utilize development tools and a step-by-step process to build a business plan.
Application help, Financial Aid help, Admissions Interview practice, and more!
Products ratings and reviews for consumers.
If you are new to computers or just need a bit of a refresher, DigitalLearn has the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace.
Downloadable eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, Magazines. Downloads are available 24/7. (Russell Library card required.)
Early Voting allows you to vote in person safely and securely before Election Day. To learn how to vote early, click the link.
Genealogical records from all over the world. In-Library use only.
Statewide library catalog. Books, audiobooks, ebooks. No Library Card Required.
Information on U.S. grantmakers and their funding activities. In-library access only
1992-current
1887-1922
Assistance for Job Seekers
Resume resources, job interview skills, career assessment.
Access a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms and resources across the most popular legal areas.
Discover all of our local history resources.
We have uploaded digitized documents from the Middletown Room Collection to the Connecticut Digital Archive, including the Middletown Press Indexes and Penny Press Indexes.
Learn a language online! Over 70 languages available.
1985-present.
Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post
Get book recommendations, read sample chapters, discover read-alikes. Browse genres and pre-selected lists such as Sweeping and Dramatic, Funny and Fast-Paced, or create your own mix!
Online reference databases for students & adults: newspapers, magazines, genealogy & more!
Lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs). More than 500 courses are available.
Investment information and education.
Breaking news and analysis from the U.S. and around the world.
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Sunday 1-5pm (October-March)