ARE YOU READY TO PLAY?
What the heck are the Russell Library Games?
In celebration of Russell Library’s 150th year serving Middletown, we decided to spread joy in 2026 by running the Russell Library Games. Between the anniversaries of our doors opening to the public (April 5) and our incorporation (November 17) players may join the Games and find opportunities around town to accumulate points in order to earn prizes. Each month a top scorer will win a $150 Downtown Business District gift card. Ultimately, one winner will receive a coveted Russell Library Games trophy – it is MEGA – not to mention bragging rights as the Most Middletown of Them All (MMoTA).
Registration opens April 5. Game play starts April 11. A closing ceremony will honor winners on November 17.
Playing is Easy!
- Join
(You will need to create a WordPress account. If you already have one, login with that.) - Visit the locations and events where points can be earned
- Scan the QR code at those locations to earn points
- Monitor the scoreboard
- Win prizes!
If you want a head start, don’t miss our birthday party on Saturday, April 11.
Players can have their cake and earn points, too. There will be games galore, including “Find Frances” (like a real life version of Where’s Waldo but searching for our founder, Frances Russell, who will be wandering the stacks), old-school bingo, giant chess, air hockey, foosball, assorted board games and puzzles for all ages. Across our building you’ll see archival photos of Russell Library over the past 150 years.
After hours the Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society will tell tale of their encounters in our historic building – don’t forget to register because it’ll reach capacity fast. By the end of the day many players will have earned enough points to take home their first prize!
What are you waiting for? Hop to it and start playing!
