Welcome to the Stratford Library Adult Department.
June Adult Programs
The library may be under construction, with limited services for adults, but we still have an array of book discussion groups, crafting, and job search programs available to join!FEATURED EVENTS
ADULT SUMMER READING 2026
June 1st – August 10th
Summer reading isn’t just for kids.
Join our Adult Reading challenge & enter to win our prize drawing for gift cards.
GARDENING WORKSHOP: Core Growing-Season Vegetable Maintenance
Saturday, June 20 | 11am | PERRY HOUSE*
Join Giulia Gambale, UConn Extension Master Gardener, for a fast, practical 2-hour Core Growing-Season Vegetable Maintenance Workshop designed to help home gardeners keep their gardens thriving all summer long. You’ll leave with a custom 1-page checklist and an easy “harvest day” workflow you can use right away—so your plants stay healthier, more productive, and more manageable.
*The Perry House 1128 W Broad St, Stratford, CT 06615. Perry House is the Yellow House that share the parking lot with Stratford Library and The Baldwin Center.
Register HERE
SPRING 2026 – Seed Giveaway
May | Children’s Department
All ages. Take home some seeds to plant inside or out! Register to be reminded for pick ups – drops in are welcome.
Seeds will be available starting on the date listed. Pick up in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor.
Seeds are non-GMO from True Leaf Market.
6/1 Basil- Ornamental Mixture – Register HERE
6/8 – Pinto Bush – Register HERE
6/15 Nasturtiums – Register HERE
PROPAGATION STATION – Houseplant Swap and Community Seed Share
Thursday, June 18 | 6pm | Lobby
Exciting news this month! In addition to our Propagation Station Houseplant Cutting Swap, we are thrilled to introduce the Community Seed Share with our partner Divinity Adivina®️!
For the Community Seed Share – Whether sowing your first seed indoors or outdoors, tending a flourishing garden, or nurturing a small farm or homestead, all are welcome. Community members at every stage of their gardening journey are invited to learn, receive, donate and exchange seeds.
CAREER & TECH HELP:
Career Coach: Job Search Help
Tuesday, June 9 | 10am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pm | Career Coach Bus parks on Main Street near the library front entrance.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career but feel lost in the world of job searching? Stop in to the “Job Search” session and equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and resources you need to land your dream job!
Our experienced job search coach will guide you throughout the workshop, providing one-on-one assistance tailored to your unique needs and goals.The same material is covered in both classes:
Register HERE for 10am-12pm session
Register HERE for 1-3pm session
BOOK DISCUSSIONS:
Monday Morning Buzz
Monday, June 1 | 11am | Lovell Room
Stop in to hear what’s new, what’s hot, and what books are creating a buzz! Staff will lead an informal discussion of books, movies and more. Share what you’re reading and watching and hear from others!
Books on Tap (BOT) – Books, Brews, and Bantor
Tuesday, June 2 | 7pm to settle, 7:30pm to talk
Join us at Riverview Bistro, 946 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 06614 . We will meet at 7:00pm and then start our discussion at 7:30pm.
We will be discussing Tilt by Emma Pattee. Set over the course of a single day, an electrifying debut novel from “a powerful new literary voice” (Vogue) following one woman’s journey across a transformed city, carrying the weight of her past and a fervent hope for the future.
Copies available at the Checkout Desk.
Little Gems Book Discussion
Wednesday, June 10 | 11am | Lovell Room
Join our next “Little Gems” book discussion of Red Dog Farm by Nathaniel Ian Miller. Orri is a young man living on his family’s small farm in Iceland, trying to figure out his way in the world, his family and other relationships. This novel excels at revealing small day-to-day moments, as well as bigger shifts that alter a life.
Copies available at the Checkout Desk.
Register HERE
Books Over Coffee
Wednesday, June 24 | 12 noon | Lovell Room
This month BOC will be discussing Culpability by Bruce Holsinger, an Oprah’s Book Club Pick and a New Yorker Best Book of 2025. Set at a summer rental on the Chesapeake Bay, a riveting family drama about moral responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence. Culpability explores a world newly shaped by chatbots, autonomous cars, drones, and other nonhuman forces in ways that are thrilling, challenging, and unimaginably provocative.
Copies available at the Check-Out Desk.
CREATE:
Knit Wits
Wednesday, June 3 & 17 | 6pm | Children’s Dept. Café Area
Join the library’s drop-in knitting program! Also crochet! Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects.
Held every other Wednesday evening 6:00-7:30pm.Crocheting
Continue reading →
Wednesday, June 3 & 24 | 6pm | Children’s Program Room
Ages 9+ (adults and teens welcome).
Learn basic crochet stitches like single and double chain or bring questions about your current project. This class is perfect for both beginners and others looking to advance their skills. Materials provided.
Registration requiredMay Adult Programs
The library may be under construction, with limited services for adults, but we still have an array of book discussion groups, crafting, and job search programs available to join!FEATURED EVENTS
SPRING 2026 – Seed Giveaway
May | Children’s Department
All ages. Take home some seeds to plant inside or out! Register to be reminded for pick ups – drops in are welcome.
Seeds will be available starting on the date listed. Pick up in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor.
Seeds are non-GMO from True Leaf Market.
5/4 Mustard – Southern Giant Curled – Register HERE
5/11 Ornamental Flowering Cabbage – Register HERE
5/18 Oregano – Common Italian – Register HERE
5/26 Dill – Bouquet – Register HEREPROPAGATION STATION – Houseplant Swap and Community Seed Share
Thursday, May 28 | 6pm | Lobby
Exciting news this month! In addition to our Propagation Station Houseplant Cutting Swap, we are thrilled to introduce the Community Seed Share with our partner Divinity Adivina®️!
For the Community Seed Share – Whether sowing your first seed indoors or outdoors, tending a flourishing garden, or nurturing a small farm or homestead, all are welcome. Community members at every stage of their gardening journey are invited to learn, receive, donate and exchange seeds.
CAREER & TECH HELP:
Career Coach: Resumes & Cover Letters
Tuesday, May 12 | 10am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pm | Career Coach Bus parks on Main Street near the library front entrance.
Make your resume shine and position yourself to stand out in the crowd of job-seekers!- Why should you attend the Resume & Cover Letter Workshop?
- Find out about the best free resources to help with formatting a resume
- Update the language on your resume with action verbs; say goodbye to over-used phrases and fluffy verbiage that takes up valuable space without a payoff
- Understand the importance of cover letters
- Learn about the Applicant Tracking System. What is it? How do companies use it to sift through piles of resumes and screen candidates? How can you beat it using keywords and formatting?
Don’t forget to bring a copy of your current resume so you can get tips to create a powerful, up-to-date document to land your dream job interview!
The same material is covered in both classes:
Register HERE for 10am-12pm session
Register HERE for 1-3pm sessionBOOK DISCUSSIONS:
Monday Morning Buzz
Monday, May 4 | 11am | Lovell Room
Stop in to hear what’s new, what’s hot, and what books are creating a buzz! Staff will lead an informal discussion of books, movies and more. Share what you’re reading and watching and hear from others!
Don’t Know Much About Book Discussion
Wednesday, May 13 | 11am | Lovell Room
Join our next “Don’t Know Much About” book discussion of The Women with the Cure by Lynn Cullen, a novel based on the true story of Dorothy Horstmann, a key player in the development of the polio vaccine. Despite humble beginnings, challenges to obtaining her education, underfunding for her research, and great personal sacrifice, Horstmann dedicated her life to the discovery that (contrary to the science of the time) polio travels through the blood to the nervous system. Horstmann was the first woman appointed as a professor at Yale School of Medicine.
Copies available at the Checkout Desk.
Registration required
Books Over Coffee
Wednesday, May 27 | 12 noon | Lovell Room
This month BOC will be discussing Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri. This stunning debut short story collection was an international best seller and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Navigating between the Indian traditions they’ve inherited and the baffling new world, the characters in Jhumpa Lahiri’s elegant, touching stories seek love beyond the barriers of culture and generations.
Copies available at the Check-Out Desk.
CREATE:
Knit Wits
Wednesday, May 6 & 20 | 6pm | Children’s Dept. Café Area
Join the library’s drop-in knitting program! Also crochet! Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects.
Held every other Wednesday evening 6:00-7:30pm.Crocheting
Continue reading →
Wednesday, May 13 | 6pm | Children’s Program Room
Ages 9+ (adults and teens welcome).
Learn basic crochet stitches like single and double chain or bring questions about your current project. This class is perfect for both beginners and others looking to advance their skills. Materials provided.
Registration requiredApril Adult Programs
The library may be under construction, with limited services for adults, but we still have an array of book discussion groups, crafting, and job search programs available to join!FEATURED EVENTS
SPRING 2026 – Seed Giveaway
April 20 & 27 | Children’s Department
All ages. Take home some seeds to plant inside or out! Register to be reminded for pick ups – drops in are welcome.
Seeds will be available starting on the date listed. Pick up in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor.
Seeds are non-GMO from True Leaf Market.
4/20 Onion Sets – Super Sweet – Register HERE
4/27 Marshmallow – Herb Cool & Different – Register HEREPROPAGATION STATION – Houseplant Swap and Community Seed Share
Thursday, April 30 | 6pm | Lobby
Exciting news this month! In addition to our Propagation Station Houseplant Cutting Swap, we are thrilled to introduce the Community Seed Share with our partner Divinity Adivina®️!
For the Community Seed Share – Whether sowing your first seed indoors or outdoors, tending a flourishing garden, or nurturing a small farm or homestead, all are welcome. Community members at every stage of their gardening journey are invited to learn, receive, donate and exchange seeds.
CAREER & TECH HELP:
Career Coach: Job Search Help
Tuesday, April 14 | 10am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pm | Career Coach Bus parks on Main Street near the library front entrance.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career but feel lost in the world of job searching? Stop in to the “Job Search” session and equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and resources you need to land your dream job! There will be time to practice what you learned at the end of the session.
The same material is covered in both classes:
Register HERE for 10am-12pm session
Register HERE for 1-3pm sessionBOOK DISCUSSIONS:
Monday Morning Buzz
Monday, April 6 | 11am | Lovell Room
Stop in to hear what’s new, what’s hot, and what books are creating a buzz! Staff will lead an informal discussion of books, movies and more. Share what you’re reading and watching and hear from others!
Books on Tap (BOT) –
Books, Brews, and Bantor
Tuesday, April 14 | 7pm to settle, 7:30pm to talk
Join us at Riverview Bistro, 946 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 06614 . We will meet at 7:00pm and then start our discussion at 7:30pm.
We will be discussing Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton, a moving and fascinating meditation on freedom, trust, loss, and our relationship with the natural world, explored through the story of one woman’s unlikely friendship with a wild hare. We witness first-hand the joy at this extraordinary relationship between human and animal, which serves as a reminder that the best things, and most beautiful experiences, arise when we least expect them.
Copies available at the Checkout Desk.
Little Gems Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 15 | 11am | Lovell Room
Join our next “Little Gems” book discussion of Wobble to Death, the debut novel of legendary British mystery author Peter Lovesey. London, 1879. Crowds have gathered at Islington’s chilly Agricultural Hall to place their bets on who will become the next world champion in a six-day, 500-mile speedwalking race, the “wobble.” When one of the highly favored contenders dies under suspicious circumstances, Sergeant Cribb also has a race on his hands—to pursue a ruthless murderer.
Copies available at the Checkout Desk.
Registration required
Books Over Coffee
Wednesday, April 29 | 12 noon | Lovell Room
This month BOC will be discussing The Pretender by Jo Harkin. Inspired by a footnote to history, The Pretender is the true story of the little-known Simnel, who was a figurehead of the 1487 Yorkist rebellion and ended up working as a spy in the court of King Henry VII. Historical fiction at its finest, this is a gripping, exuberant, rollicking portrait of British monarchy and life within the court, with a cast of unforgettable heroes and villains drawn from fifteenth-century England.
Copies available at the Check-Out Desk.
CREATE:
Knit Wits
Wednesday, April 8 & 22 | 6pm | Children’s Dept. Café Area
Join the library’s drop-in knitting program! Also crochet! Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects.
Held every other Wednesday evening 6:00-7:30pm.Crocheting
Continue reading →
Wednesday, April 8 | 6pm | Children’s Program Room
Ages 9+ (adults and teens welcome).
Learn basic crochet stitches like single and double chain or bring questions about your current project. This class is perfect for both beginners and others looking to advance their skills. Materials provided.
Registration required
