Russell Library

Russell Library, serving an area of 44,000 residents, has a collection of 176,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 9,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 9,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 42 employees, of whom 14 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $280,000. Patrons make 270,000 visits annually, and check out materials 580,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 123 Broad St., Middletown Connecticut 06457 Telephone 860-347-2528

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