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.
Discover More Library Services
From Recycling Info to mobile printing and our Quiet Study Area, we have many additional resources.
Live Online Author Talks
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors. All events are recorded for viewing at any time after the event!
Digital Conversion Station
By appointment only. Digitize home videos, from VHS, 8mm, Super 8 and VHS-C, photographs, and documents by using our converting devices.
Summer Reading
Our Summer 2023 Find Your Voice Program is designed for patrons of all ages to encourage life-long reading habits and begins on June 1, 2023.
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.
Databases
A collection of Middletown residents recorded in 1976 as part of the Bicentennial celebration. Please note: We are in the process of digitizing the audio tapes. They will be uploaded as they become available.
Discover your family’s history. In- library access only.
Products ratings and reviews for consumers.
NEW! 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.
Audiobooks, ebooks, magazines, music, movies & comics.
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
Up-to-date information on foundations that fund individual grantseekers. In-library access only.
1992-current
1764–1992
Online tutoring for all ages. Tutors are available 2pm-11pm daily.
Assistance for Job Seekers
Resume resources, job interview skills, career assessment.
Learn a language online! Over 70 languages available.
We have uploaded digitized documents from the Middletown Room Collection to the Connecticut Digital Archive, including the Middletown Press Indexes and Penny Press Indexes.
1985-present.
1851 – 2014
Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post
Book reviews, sample chapters, suggestions & read-alike lists.
Data on U.S. businesses and U.S. consumers.
(formerly Reference USA)
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.
More Resources
Community Links
Russell Library
123 Broad Street, Middletown CT 06457
Phone
860-347-2528
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Library Hours
Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm
Sunday 1-5pm (October-March)