Middletown Strong

Looking up with Russell Library

What is Middletown Strong?

Middletown Strong is Russell Library’s Podcast!

What is it about?

Russell Library presents stories of Middletown community members, exciting library happenings, and book recommendations hand-picked by our wonderful librarians.

More Information

We debuted our first podcast on February 12, 2021 and release a new episode approximately once a month.

Our Philosophy

Middletown Strong: Looking up with Russell Library is full of love and community spirit.

Our Latest Podcasts

I LIke BIG Books

In today’s episode, Steph and Shan guide us through the world of big books. What are they? Should we read them? What strategies can we use to tackle them? They’ll discuss things like choosing the right time to invest in a big book, determining if your lifestyle supports the effort they require, and balancing the completion of a big book with a lighter read.

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Connecticut Cryptids

Are you a fan of the weird and wonderful? If so, you’ll love Patrick Scalisi and Valerie Ruby-Omen, author and illustrator of Connecticut Cryptids: A Field Guide to the Weird and Wonderful Creatures of the Nutmeg State. They’ll help us define cryptids and cryptozoology and introduce us to cryptids in our local area, such as the Shad Spirit and the Connecticut River Serpent.

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Secrets of Russell Library

Join Cate and Shannon as they interview our very own Mary Dattilo about the new and improved Secrets of Russell Library! This season, actors will entertain the audience with historical stories told by an eclectic cast of library characters.

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The Salvation Army

Most people associate the Salvation Army with the bell ringers collecting funds in their red kettles around the holiday. However, this is just one of the many ways that the Salvation Army serves its communities. Listen as Captain Erin & Lieutenant Brian Perks to discuss the many initiatives happening at the Salvation Army right here in Middletown.

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Meet Our Podcast Crew

The faces behind the voices.