Services and collections tailored to your needs
The Township of Russel Public Library offers a wide range of resources and services designed to support seniors in our community.
Accessible Collections
Large Print Collection
A large-print book is identical to a standard book, except that the words are larger and easier to read. Large-print books contain the full text of the original work but are printed in a clear font of at least 13 points. This makes reading easier.
New titles are added to the collection on a regular basis.
Click here to access our large print collection.
Collections for people with print disabilities
If you have trouble reading print because of a visual, physical or learning disability, the Library offers lots of ways to read.
More than 1 million books, magazines and newspapers in both English and French.
Visit our Accessibility page for more information and to sign up.
Outreach Services
If you can’t come to the library, the library will come to you !
The Library provides outreach services including home delivery for persons with disabilities or caregivers who are homebound and have no alternative means of obtaining library materials as well as a monthly mobile collection delivery service to seniors residences & apartment buildings.
Visit our Outreach Services page to learn more
Genealogy and Digital Collections
A genealogy database that provides unprecedented access to family history via documents that record the lineage of over 5 billion individuals. This database is a genealogy research tool with data from census, military records, court, land, probate, vital and church records, passenger lists, etc. It covers Canada, the US, UK, and some European countries.
For use in the library only.
Genealogy Resources
Discover a wide selection of resources to help you trace your family history, whether through local parish records, the library’s genealogical and digital collections, or specialized databases.
Visit our Genealogy Resources page to learn more.
Digital Collections
Get free access to a wealth of digital resources with your library card!
Borrow e-books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, and much more through platforms like Libby, Cantook, and hoopla
Programs of Interest
Knitting Group
Russell Branch
Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM
Registration not required
Bilingual
Want to learn how to knit with a fun group of people? Looking for help with your knitting project? All levels of knitters welcome. Bring your projects with you.
Write It Now (WIN) + Writing Group
Russell Branch
Every second Thursday at 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM
In English
See our calendar of events for specific meet up dates.
WIN + is a creative writing group. You can follow the memoir workbook Write It Now to help write memoirs. You can also bring any creative writing piece you are working on to share (optional) with the group; poems, short stories, etc. Or just come to listen and learn.
New members are welcome at any time! No registration required. No cost.
Genealogy Club
Embrun Branch
First Thursday of the month at 6 PM
(No meetings July-August)
Registration required.
Free.
Join us at any time to learn more about your genealogy. Come and learn new tips and tricks on different ways to build your family tree. No experience necessary.
Adult Book Club
Russell Branch
First Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM
(no meetings in July and August)
In English. Registration required.
Join fellow book lovers in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Each month we dive into a new book. Whether you’re an avid reader or looking to get back into the habit, everyone is welcome. Registration is required, but participation is free. The library provides the books for every participant. New members are welcome to join our discussions at any time.
Click here to view the Book Club page for the list of titles.