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SPECIAL EVENTS: THEATRE: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH SHORT ORIGINAL PLAYS The Stratford Library will present “An Afternoon of Short Original Plays in Recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month” Saturday, May 6 | 2pm | Lovell Room Staged readings of seven original plays and monologues focus on various aspects of mental health and well-being such as […]

APRIL IS . . . Earth Month Earth Month takes place during April every year. It’s a time to raise environmental awareness and create consciousness around the issues that affect mother nature during this time of crisis. Learn more about Earth Day events and activities in our area, and what you can do to make […]

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH “Our collective experience has shown that when women have the power to make their own choices, good things happen.” — Madeleine Albright Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. […]

BLACK HISTORY MONTH Black History Month 2023 “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” – John Lewis, civil rights activist and former US House of Representative from Georgia Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. This year’s […]

BOOKS: Monday Morning Buzz Monday, Jan. 9 | 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! Little Gems Book Discussion Wednesday, Jan. 18 […]

STRATFORD Stratford Tree Lighting:  December 1 St Joseph’s of Stratford Holiday Fair: December 3 Boothe Memorial Park – Homestead for the Holidays: December 2 – 5 Sunday Holiday Concerts @ the library: December 4, 11, & 18 Stratford Holiday Menorah Lighting: December 19 AROUND CONNECTICUT 101 Ideas for Holiday Family Fun around Fairfield County 2022 […]

This year Election Day is on Tuesday, November 8 and it is considered a midterm election year, that is a general election that is held near the midpoint of a president’s four-year term of office. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Use the state’s voter portal to find out if you are registered […]

Each year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month national theme is: PROSPERITY, POWER, AND PROGRESS: recognizing the significant achievements of the […]

You don’t have to go far to enjoy summer in Connecticut! Here are a few suggestions to help keep the fun going all season long: STRATFORD It’s Summer in Stratford! (video) Stratford Summer Concert Series at the Paradise Green Gazebo Connecticut Farmer’s Markets  &  Pick Your Own Farms Find a local farmer’s market to visit or […]

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. And as […]