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The Library welcomes its new Assistant Director, Geri Diorio.  She is a resident of Stratford and  fills the previous position held by Sheri Szymanski who was appointed the Library’s new director last February. Since 2003 Geri Diorio was Teen Services Librarian and Head of Children’s Services for the Ridgefield Library.  She also reviews books, audiobooks and films […]

Drop in to the Lovell Room and get ready for summer! Make a t-shirt beach tote, decorate your flip flops and sign up for summer reading. Snack while you get a sneak peek at the Library’s new uCreate equipment and find some great books to read. Monday, June 20. Drop in between 5 – 8 […]

Uniting a Community one Story at a Time The Stratford Storytelling Adventure demonstrates the power of sharing true experiences among those who live, work or visit our town. Why? To tap into the rich heritage, cultures that exist in the minds and the hearts of the community and to bring people together face to face […]

Two Roads Brewery is hosting a fundraiser for the Library in April, as they have for a few years now.  In celebration of Poetry Month, a dollar for every pint they sell on Tuesdays in April will be donated to the Library! Click here  to find out which food truck will be parked outside each Tuesday in […]

Every day your library card opens the world to you through books, audio books, music CDs and DVDs. To celebrate National Library Week in April, the Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program invites residents of all ages to explore the amazing diversity of our public libraries. Each library has its own unique architecture, vibe and collection […]

The Stratford Storytelling Adventure is a series of events and workshops that will transport our town to the world of storytelling. If you wish, have the chance to perform your unique story “live”! What makes a great story? How to mine your life for them? How to develop as a storyteller? Find out from Stratford […]

Romance Fiction Documentary Screened on February 27th The Library will be hosting a one-time screening of the film “Love Between the Covers” on Saturday, February 27 at 10 am. The special screening of Emmy Award-Winner Laurie Kahn’s documentary film about the global  community of romance novel writers and readers is free and open to the public. […]

Messrs Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs, cordially invite all witches and wizards to accio their copy (or one of ours) of Harry Potter and join our spell-binding book club! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Thursday, January 21st / 6:30pm-7:30pm Upstairs in Children’s / Open to ages 8-108 Read and discuss one book in the […]

How does it work? Pans can be borrowed for 7 days and can be renewed. Please hand wash and dry the pan before and after using (washing in the dishwasher may cause discoloration and possible damage to the pan). Cake pans and cookie cutters must be returned inside the library to prevent damage. Decorating instructions […]

Come and experience the latest trend in relaxation, adult coloring books! Why should you give coloring a try? Read about the benefits here. The library will provide coloring pages and colored pencils. We will brew co­ffee and play some soothing music while you color. You are also welcome to bring your own coloring materials. Stop […]