FEATURED PROGRAMS
SALT, FAT, ACID, HEAT Series (part 2)
Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking
Tuesday, April 1 | 11am | Lovell Room
Explore the four essential elements of cooking in our new discussion series! Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat will be our inspiration for this three part discussion series. Registered dietitian Siddhi Sheth, MS, RDN, CDN from ShopRite of Shelton will lead our discussions on how learning to use salt, fat, acid, and heat will improve your cooking skills. There will also be tasty recipe demos at each session.
March 4 was on “Salt”, April 1 on “Fat”, May 6 on “Acid”, and “Heat” will be incorporated into all three sessions.
Read along and come with your questions or just come to learn more about these essential cooking elements.
COPIES OF THE BOOK ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CHECK-OUT DESK.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
PROPAGATION STATION – Houseplant Swap
Thursday, April 24 | 6pm | Lobby
Join our houseplant cutting swap! Bring cuttings from your houseplant to our Propagation Station and trade plant babies. It’s a great chance to share your love for plants, connect with fellow enthusiasts, exchange tips, and grow your indoor garden. All plant lovers from beginners to experts are welcome!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
WORKSHOPS:
Kitchen Herbs Gardening Workshop
Saturday, April 4 | 11am | Lovell Room
Unlock the joy of fresh flavors right at your fingertips with our exciting class on growing herbs in small spaces! Whether you have a cozy kitchen window, a balcony, or a shaded corner of your home, this class is designed for urban gardeners and herb enthusiasts alike.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Guided Chair Yoga & Meditation
Thursday, April 10 | 12:30pm | Lovell Room
Thursday, April 24 | 12:30pm | Lovell Room
Instructor Laurie Trupp leads this unique one hour class that combines gentle chair yoga poses with relaxing guided meditation at the beginning and end of class. The yoga poses will be done seated, as well as standing with the chair used as a prop for balance. Registration is required.
Register HERE for April 10
Register HERE for April 24
Navigating Social Security & Medicare
Tuesday, April 15 | 6pm | Lovell Room
Free workshop by AFEA – American Financial Education Alliance
Beginner Computer Workshops
Classes are designed for those new to computers or in need of a refresher.
Computer Basics
Tuesday, April 22 | 2pm | Board Room
Learn the basics of using a PC, including how to start your computer, save and re-open a file, and create a folder
Internet Basics
Thursday, April 24 | 2pm | Board Room
Learn basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites.
Cybersecurity Basics
Tuesday, April 29 | 2pm | Board Room
Online safety starts with the security of your own account and devices. Learn to protect your data and avoid online scams.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
TALKS:
Nurturing Nature: A Guide to Gardening for Special Needs
Sunday, April 6 | 2pm | Lovell Room
Author Jill Howlett Mays discusses her new book, Nurturing Nature: A Guide to Gardening for Special Needs. Vulnerable populations, such as the neurodiverse or physically challenged, are at an elevated risk of suffering from isolation and stress-related illnesses. Gardening is a good answer, as it has been proven to be especially beneficial to physical, cognitive and emotional health. Learn how to start a garden, encourage growth and get great results—for both individuals and their plants!
Researching Our Roots-An Introduction to Genealogy
Monday, April 28 | 6:30pm | Lovell Room
Are you interested in building your family tree? Join instructor Sarah Miller as she presents strategies to begin your ancestral research using a variety of online sources. The presentation is followed by guided research time with access to paid genealogical subscriptions. This class is designed for those just beginning their ancestral research.
CLASS IS LIMITED TO 15 PEOPLE – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
CAREER & TECH HELP:
CAREER COACH: Learn Microsoft Word on the Career Coach
Monday, April 14 | 10am to 12pm | Bus parks on Main Street near the library front entrance.
Learn what you need to successfully use Microsoft Word! There will be time to practice what you learned at the end of the session.
The same material will be presented in each 2-hour workshop, participants only need to attend one of the sessions.
Register HERE for 10am-12pm session
Register HERE for 1-3pm session
BOOK DISCUSSIONS:
Books On Tap
Books, Brews, and Bantor
Tuesday, April 1 | 7pm to settle, 7:30pm to talk
Join us at the Whiskey Barrel located at 251 E. Main St, Stratford.
We will be discussing GOOD MATERIAL by Dolly Alderton – Jen has dumped Andy, and he’s handling the breakup very, very badly. Crashing at his mother’s house and obsessively photographing his hairline, Andy embraces the rites and rituals of every breakup. Even as Andy tests the waters of a new relationship, he finds himself drawn back to Jen, revisiting old texts and emails, trying to figure out what truly went wrong.
Copies available at the Check-Out Desk.
Monday Morning Buzz
Monday, April 7 | 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! Meets the first Monday of the month.
Don’t Know Much About (DKMA)
Wednesday, April 9 | 11am | Lovell Room
Join our Adult Book Discussion of LONGITUDE : the true story of a lone genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time by Dava Sobel. The book is the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest and of one man’s forty-year obsession with building his perfect timekeeper, known today as the chronometer. Full of heroism and chicanery, it is also a fascinating brief history of astronomy, navigation, and clockmaking, and opens a new window on our world.
Copies available at the Checkout Desk.
FYA (Forever Young Adult) Book Club
Wednesday, April 9 | 6pm | Lovell Room
Join us for our next FYA (Forever Young Adult Bookclub). We will be discussing ACE OF SPADES by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. Snacks will be served.
Gossip Girl meets Get Out in Ace of Spades, a YA contemporary thriller by debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about two students, Devon & Chiamaka, and their struggles against an anonymous bully.
Copies available at the Check-Out Desk.
Books Over Coffee
Wednesday, March 26 | noon | Lovell Room
BY ANY OTHER NAME by Jodi Picoult
In celebration of William Shakespeare’s birthday!
From the New York Times bestselling co-author of Mad Honey comes an “inspiring” (Elle) novel about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—who are both forced to hide behind another name.
Copies available at the Check-Out Desk.
PLAY & CREATE:
Knit Wits
Wednesday, April 2, 16 & 30 | 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.
Crocheting
Wednesday, April 16 | 6pm | Children’s Program Room
Ages 9+ (adults and teens welcome). Learn the art of crocheting! This class is perfect for both beginners and others looking to advance their skills.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Adult craft – Spring Garland
Thursday, April 10 | 6pm | Lovell Room
Let’s get ready for spring decorating! By using simple everyday items like cupcake wrappers and pom poms, we’ll create little daisies that we will then attach to a string resulting in a lovely garland that’s sure to brighten any room.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
MOVIES:
Monday Matinees: A Real Pain
Monday, April 14 | 12pm | Lovell Room
Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
R, 89 minutes