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 […]
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Borrow a specialty cake pan from the library!
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 […]
Coloring and Coffee
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 […]
Monday Morning Buzz
Drop in to hear what’s new and what books are creating a buzz! Adult Services staff will lead an informal discussion with input from you! Share what you’re reading and hear recommendations from others. JOIN US! MONDAYS: January 11, February 1, March 7, April 4, May 2 in the Lovell Room from 11-12 noon
Books on Tap
Join Beth for a pint and an offbeat book discussion once a month at The Sitting Duck Tavern! Mingle and grab a bite to eat from 7:00pm-7:30pm and then chat about the book from 7:30pm-8:30pm. Come for all or part of the time–whatever works best for your schedule. January 26th – Spoiled Brats by Simon Rich (Snow date: […]
Instagram Challenge
Celebrate summer by winning prizes. Tune in every Monday from June 22nd – August 9th to find out the week’s new challenge theme. Post your pic to Instagram tagging @stratfordlib and using the hashtag #SLAInstaChallenge. We’ll choose a winner each week at random—so you have 7 chances to win! To participate, follow @stratfordlib on Instagram […]
Adult Summer Reading 2015
Escape the Ordinary! Don’t do the same old thing this summer! Escape into the world of new books or old favorites in print, ebook or audiobook. It’s easy to Escape the Ordinary! For each book you read (or listen to), fill out a reading slip at the Adult Reference Desk, or register and record your […]
Book Club Doctors
Tuesday, Jun. 23, 6:30–8 pm Join local favorite and fabulous book club facilitators Kathy Faggella and Roberta Shea for a lively Q & A discussion on everything you need to know about book clubs: how to start one, how to fix one, tips for great discussion, which books make for best discussion (and which ones don’t […]
#FundCTLibraries
Make some noise for CT libraries! Speak out in support of library funding and help us fight the governor’s proposed budget to eliminate ConnectiCard, CLC, and grant funding. What does this mean for you and your community? Cuts to ConnectiCard mean: Connecticut residents will only be able to borrow books from their hometown library—the […]
Free Small Business Administration Workshops
Thinking of Starting Your Own Business? Already in business but still have questions? Is your business in need of financing but don’t know where to go? Wondering how to do business with the State of Connecticut and the Federal Government? The U.S. Small Business Administration’s CT District Office has partnered with the Stratford Chamber of […]