Online Resources
These online resources are available from home to Middletown residents and may require your library card number.
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. If you are not a resident of Middletown, please see the resources that say No Library Card Required.
Adult Summer Reading
June 21st – August 30th
Sign up at http:/russelllibrary.readsquared.com/
Drawings will be held each Monday beginning June 28th for a Downtown Middletown Gift Card.
This online program is for ages 18 and up. Adults preferring not to sign up online can still participate by requesting a Reading Log to hand write out titles of books read. You will still be eligible to enter the weekly drawings.
Points are earned for books read, participation in library programs, missions and games. Points earn participants badges and certificates along the way.
Book Match
A personalized reading recommendation service. 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. You may pick up your items inside the library or arrange Curbside Pickup.
Recommended Resources
COVID Resources
The latest info on COVID.
If You Need Help
Legal assistance, health services, tax help, unemployment, housing and more.
Register to Vote
State of Connecticut Fact Sheet and online voter registration link.
Resources for Kids
Online tools for kids that are both educational and fun! Many do not require a library card.
Tech Tips
Internet safety, learning new programs, and staying current.
All Databases
American Ancestors
Discover your family’s history. In- library access only.
Ancestry Library
Discover your family’s history. In- library access only.
Click here for temporary access from home until March 31, 2021. (Russell Library card required.)
BookFlix
Over 120 animated stories designed to strengthen early literacy skills.
Consumer Reports
Products ratings and reviews for consumers.
Downloadable Resources
Audiobooks, ebooks, magazines, music, movies & comics.
Family Search
Genealogical records from all over the world. In-library use only.
findIT CT
Statewide library catalog. Books, audiobooks, ebooks. No Library Card Required.
Foundation Directory Online
Information on U.S. grantmakers and their funding activities.
Foundation Grants to Individuals
Up-to-date information on foundations that fund individual grantseekers. In-library access only.
Hartford Courant
1992-current
Historic Hartford Courant
1764–1992
Historic New York Times
1851 – 2014
Job & Career Accelerator
Assistance for Job Seekers
JobNow
Resume resources, job interview skills, career assessment.
Mango Languages
Learn a language online! Over 70 languages available.
Middletown History Online
NEW! We have uploaded digitized documents from the Middletown Room Collection to the Connecticut Digital Archive. Many items are now available for viewing. This includes Middletown Press Indexes and Penny Press Indexes.
New York Times
1985-present.
Newspaper Database
Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post
NoveList
Book reviews, sample chapters, suggestions & read-alike lists.
Reference Solutions
Data on U.S. businesses and U.S. consumers.
(formerly Reference USA)
ResearchIT CT
Online reference databases for students & adults: newspapers, magazines, genealogy & more!
Universal Class
Lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs). More than 500 courses are available.
Value Line
Investment information and education.