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
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.
Bookstagram
If you’re a book lover and an Instagram user, you may already be familiar with the world of Bookstagram. If this is a new term for you, you definitely won’t want to miss this conversation. Librarians Christy, Briana, and Stephanie share their experiences as Bookstagram content creators and consumers.
Friends of the Library
Briana & Christy interview Friends of the Russell Library, Sandy Becker and Mary Keating. Sandy and Mary will discuss what it takes to become a Friend of the Library and why you should consider joining the team. If you’re looking for a way to build community, surrounded by thousands of books, this might be the opportunity for you!
Summer Reading 2024
Join Christy, Stephanie, Kate and Briana as they talk about upcoming summer reading and their reading recommendations to get you started. Summer Reading Kick-off is Saturday, June 15th for All AGES! Sign up in person or online. Choose your tracker and complete library prompts to earn tickets for a drawing with fantastic prizes.
Meet Our Podcast Crew
The faces behind the voices.
Shannon
Christy
Briana
Kate
Stephanie
Kim
Cate
Contact the Podcast Team
Email us!
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)