Middletown Strong: Looking Up with Russell Library
Russell Library presents stories of Middletown community members, exciting library happenings, and book recommendations hand-picked by our wonderful librarians. Middletown Strong: Looking up with Russell Library is full of love and community spirit.
Podcasting since 2021 • 66 episodes
Middletown Strong: Looking Up with Russell Library
Latest Episodes
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz | Christy & Briana
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are delighted to share this exciting conversation with you. Christy and Briana sit down with a very special woman in our community, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz! In this chat, you'll learn about the many ro...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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49:33
William Foster | Christy & Briana
In today's episode, Christy and Briana sit down with Bill Foster, Russell Library Board of Trustee, retired professor of English from Naugatuck Valley Community College, and a historical collector of comic books. Bill has been a commentator for...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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52:55
Reading Tracking & Setting Goals | Stephanie, Briana, & Cate
It’s officially 2025! Many of us have already thought about eating better and exercising more, but have you considered your reading resolutions? In today’s episode, Stephanie, Briana, and Cate talk about the various ways they approach reading. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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57:44
The Salvation Army | Captain Erin & Lieutenant Brian Perks
Most people associate the Salvation Army with the wonderful 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 From embracing th...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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56:53
I like BIG Books | Stephanie Rush & The Shan
We like BIG BOOKS and we cannot lie! 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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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46:08