Upcoming Events

Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month.

Pirate historian Luca Rebussini will present on real New England pirates and privateers.

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

Middletown Pride presents Disarming Disinformation with Ben Greene.

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him. 

Our December title is Once Upon A River by Diane Setterfield.

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

Join us at NEW LOCATION! Forest City at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.

Come learn the basics of crochet or bring a work in progress to put some time into. All levels are welcome, but the focus will be on beginners and those new to crochet entirely. This will take place in the Teen Area aka The Space!

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month.

Join us to laugh, cry, and eat popcorn! We will be showing Inside Out 2 for all ages and serving up popcorn to complete the movie-going experience.

Families with children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us to play classic BINGO and win books and small prizes.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library!

Join us in watching Mean Girls (2024) and eating copious amounts of popcorn!

This film is rated PG-13, but all are welcome!

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

Our title is Ooona Out Of Order by Margarita Montimore.

Copies available at the Borrowing Desk.

Join us at Stubborn Beauty Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT.

Come learn the basics of crochet or bring a work in progress to put some time into. All levels are welcome, but the focus will be on beginners and those new to crochet entirely. This will take place in the Teen Area aka The Space!

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. 

Maria Scarlett from the City of Middletown, will be at Russell Library in the lobby promoting diversity and city openings. Special guests may also join Maria from the community. 

Wednesday, 12PM-1:30PM.

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