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Money Smart Week is a week-long free virtual campaign that aims to help people better manage their personal finances. It is: 100% virtual Livestreamed events + select resources Focused on aiding the hardest-hit communities Money Smart Week 2022 Programs: These online workshops cover important financial topics ranging from budgeting, personal credit, home buying and Social […]

  March is Women’s History Month! The National Women’s History Alliance, which spearheaded the movement for March being declared National Women’s History Month, has chosen “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories” as this year’s women’s history theme.   And it’s an international celebration too! Tuesday, March 8 is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is […]

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 […]

2024 tax filing season begins on January 29 For more information and tips to make tax filing easier: IRS help Tax Deadlines & Tax FAQs Available at the Library: FEDERAL TAX FORMS -1040 & 1040SR form booklet -1040 & 1040SR instruction booklet If you need additional forms or schedules printed, please call 203-385-4164 or stop […]

Happy 2022! 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 2021! PLUS what books and movies to look forward to in the year ahead and a […]

As the saying goes, there is no place like home for the holidays! Here in Stratford you don’t have to travel far to get into the holiday spirit. In addition to our own Boothe Homestead Christmas and the town of Stratford Tree Lighting on December 7 at 4pm, following are more ways to enjoy some […]