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On Top Shelf, you’ll hear about compelling reads from the people who know books best, librarians! Our bookish staff will share titles that connect to a unique theme each episode. This show will also share the many services offered here at Russell Library. Not local? No worries! Our staff will inspire you to connect with a public library in your own community.

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Middletown Pride︱Part 1

June 01, 2021 • Season 1 • Episode 8

In today's episode, we enjoy three amazing interviews for Part 1 of Pride month. Kim talks to Christopher Forte, Assistant General Counsel for the City of Middletown, who spearheaded the inaugural Middletown Pride event. Cate chats with Sal Uccello, founding member of the City's LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and a City Commissioner for the LGBTQIA+ Commission. Lastly, Christy interviews Jesse Nasta, Assistant Professor of African-American Studies at Wesleyan and the Executive Director of the Middlesex Historical Society. You won't want to miss these conversations!

https://middletownpride.org/
https://www.mchsct.org/

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https://www.facinghistory.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Sin_(TV_series)

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Julian at the Wedding by Jessica Love
This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel

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