You asked and we are delivering! Now you can stream movies and TV shows from Stratford Library. On your computer, your Hoopla digital checkout will stream just like a YouTube video OR if you’re on a mobile device (like your tablet or smartphone), you can download your checkouts directly to the Hoopla app. Download 5 […]
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Join a Book Club!
Hankering for something good to read? Try one (or both!) of our book club picks and then meet up with us to discuss! Grab a pint at our “Books on Tap” discussion of WORLD WAR Z on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00pm at Two Roads Brewing Company with librarians Beth and Lauren. Join Kathy Faggella, book discussion leader extraordinaire, […]
Meet The Author Series
Gettysburg: The “Forgotten” Day Author and historian Matthew Bartlett will discuss the events of July 1, 1863, the “forgotten” day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Bartlett will share stories of the first day of battle, including one battle fought by men from Connecticut against Confederate forces in a little talked about part of the battlefield. […]
NaNoWriMo Write-In
National Novel Writing Month participants of all ages are invited to meet fellow Wrimos and work towards your word count during this Afternoon of Writing Alarmingly! Bring your laptop, notebook, writing utensils, and whatever resources you want/need in order to work on your novel. If you have questions about your story, characters, or about NaNo […]
Meet the Author series
Stephen King & The Art of Darkness An Illustrated Lecture by Stephen Spignesi STEPHEN KING is the author of 55 novels, 200 short stories, and 6 books of nonfiction. He has also written poetry, screenplays, and essays. Mr. Spignesi’s talk will cover King’s complete body of work, beginning with very rare, unpublished juvenilia to his […]
Songs, Stories & Tunes from Connecticut’s Past and Present
The Stratford Library will host Connecticut’s first State Troubadour, Tom Callinan, in a special concert held in conjunction with the town-wide celebration of Stratford’s 375th anniversary. Sunday, October 12, 2014 2 pm Amphitheatre Bring a lawn chair or blanket to spread. (In event of rain event held inside lobby.) Free and open to the public. […]
Books Over Coffee & Books on Tap
Stratford Library now has two book groups: Books Over Coffee & Books on Tap. Which one will you pick? BOOKS OVER COFFEE Join Discussion Leader, Kathy Faggella, for a lively monthly discussion! Book discussion begins at Noon in the Lovell Room September 24 – Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd October 29 – The […]
Visit CT Libraries = Chance to Win $$
It is so easy-from September 2nd-30th, get a “library passport” from any participating library, and then visit at least 5 different libraries to get a stamp in said passport. Return it to any participating library by October 4th and you’re entered to win either a $150 Visa Gift Card (adult) or $100 Visa Gift Card […]
Books on Tap! Our New Book Group
Do you love pilsners as much as you love paperbacks? Then pick up a copy of Wild by Cheryl Strayed and join us for a round of drinks and discussion at Two Roads Brewing Company on Tuesday, September 30 from 6-7pm. Copies of Wild by Cheryl Strayed can be picked up at the Circulation desk. Ebooks […]
Learn a Language with Mango
Traveling? Learn the language before you take off! Our new database, Mango Languages, can help you learn Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian & more! Mango includes 47 languages and 15 ESL courses that teach English in popular native languages. Mango is free for all Stratford Library patrons, and offers a […]