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A time to put 2020 in the rear view mirror and look ahead to new possibilities! But what would a new year be without all the “best of” lists from the departing year. So here’s a brief roundup of some of what we’ve all been listening to, reading and watching to get us through 2020! […]

We know this holiday season may not look or feel the same, so we have gathered some resources to help bring a bit more joy and good cheer in this most unusual year!   Holiday Trends Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Decor Trends Home Decor Ideas & Tips Martha Stewart Holiday Trends 2020   Holiday […]

The world is a very different place than it was only a few months ago. Uncertainty, isolation and fear all add to our collective stress and can affect our mental health. Here are some resources that may help you or a loved one cope or get help. Mental Health resources during Covid-19 pandemic     […]

“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.” – 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, […]

Typically we think of Consumer Reports for product ratings when we need a car or a new refrigerator, but it has timely information, too.  For example, there is evidence-based reporting and advice regarding the various aspects of life which have been impacted by the COVID-19 era.  You can access Consumer Reports through the 24/7 Library […]

When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something. John Lewis 1940 – 2020 John Lewis, Obituary, New York Times. July 18, 2020 Books for kids: Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis by […]

  Libraries are places of inclusion and empowerment, dedicated to breaking down barriers to access and resisting inequality. Stratford Library strives to be a place of inclusion and equality.  We are committed to educating ourselves as well as offering a space for our community to learn, reflect, share & grow as allies. As librarians, our […]

EARTH DAY 2020 will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 22, and marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of the environmental movement in 1970! This year while staying at home you can get outside, no matter the weather – enjoy the lovely scent of fresh air, clean up some litter, plant a tree, or simply […]

Do you miss our monthly Monday Morning Buzz discussions about books & dvds?  Then email the Adult Reference librarians at slaask@stratfordlibrary.org regarding what you’re reading and watching.  We will gather the titles and share them through this blog.  For example, we’ve been reading This is Happiness by Niall Williams, a tender novel about a very […]