Welcome to the Stratford Library Adult Department.
May 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 HERE
PROPAGATION 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
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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 requiredMarch 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 EVENT
Joan: Life Beyond The Script
Saturday, March 21 | 1pm | Obodo Serendipity Books
We are teaming up with Obodo Serendipity Books for a discussion of Joan Lunden’s new book. Be inspired by her willingness to step out of her comfort zone while reinventing herself and the environment around her.
No need to have read the book, we will be focusing our program on reflecting on our own lives and how we can grow, while enjoying some light refreshments. We will be giving away 10 of her books at the discussion. You must attend the program to get a book.
Registration requiredPROPAGATION STATION – Houseplant Swap and Community Seed Share
Thursday, March 26 | 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: Learn Microsoft Word on the Career Coach
Tuesday, March 10 | 10am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pm | Career Coach Bus parks on Main Street near the library front entrance.
Learn what you need to successfully use Microsoft Word!
The workshop will cover:
– Managing the Ribbon: Learning how to control and organize the menu bar at the top of the screen in software.
– Navigating the Keyboard: Getting better at moving around on the computer using just the keyboard, not the mouse.
– Learning how to efficiently use the buttons and menus at the top of computer programs to accomplish your tasks effectively.
– Discover handy shortcuts you can use to finish up your document faster!
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, March 2 | 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, March 3 | 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 Audition by Katie Kitamura. One woman, the performance of a lifetime. Or two. An exhilarating, destabilizing Möbius strip of a novel that asks whether we ever really know the people we love.
Copies available at the Checkout Desk.
Book Over Coffee
RE-SCHEDULED: Wednesday, March 4 | 12 noon | Lovell Room
The Names by Florence Knapp – Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate and alternating versions of Cora’s and her young son’s lives, shaped by her choice of name. In richly layered prose, The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing.
Copies available at the Check-Out Desk.
Wednesday, March 25 | 12 noon | Lovell Room
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez – Inspired by true events that rocked the nation, a searing and compassionate new novel about a Black nurse in post-segregation Alabama who blows the whistle on a terrible injustice done to her patients, from the New York Times bestselling author of Wench.
Copies available at the Check-Out Desk.
Don’t Know Much About Book Discussion
Wednesday, March 11 | 11am | Lovell Room
Join our next “DKMA” book discussion of A Venetian Affair by Andrea di Robilant, the true story of forbidden love in eighteenth-century Venice between an Italian noble and the brilliant, illegitimate daughter of an English baronet.
Copies available at the Checkout Desk.
Registration required
CREATE:Crocheting
Wednesday, March 4 | 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
All Ages Cricut Craft – St Patricks Day Wreaths
Thursday, March 5 | 6pm | Children’s Program Room
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the arrival of spring with a festive wreath that conveys Céad Míle Fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes)!
Registration requiredContinue reading →Knit Wits
Wednesday, March 11 & 25 | 6pm | Lovell Room
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.
