“Art & Text”, will be the November/December 2019 art exhibit at the Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford. The exhibit, which includes work from 17 area artists, is free and open to the public. The Stratford Library is in collaboration with 13 Fairfield County Libraries sharing the same theme of “Art & Text” in […]
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Awesome October
Fall leaves. Fall into a good book. Awesome October!
September 2019
Welcome to autumn! Don’t miss the new fall books arriving in September! Stop by the Adult Reference Desk to ask about fiction, nonfiction, and biographies. The annual procession of new holiday novels with cute covers begins soon, too – pick up a list so you know which ones to place on hold!
Summer Reading 2019 – A Universe of Stories
Only a few weeks until you can start recording your books read for adult summer reading! (June 1 through August 10) Fill out reading slips at the Reference Desk OR log your titles through an online summer reading account OR send us a direct message through social media – include your name, the book […]
NASA Picture of the Day
Wow! We are enjoying viewing NASA’s “picture of the day” website, in preparation for the adult summer reading program’s astronomy-related theme of “A Universe of Stories”.
Sunday Afternoon Talk – April 14, 2pm
This month’s topic is “Black Bears in Connecticut” with guest speaker Paul Colburn. The program is free and open to the public. Sunday, April 14 at 2 pm. “Black Bears in Connecticut” focuses on the natural history of black bears in Connecticut, an overview of black bear habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. […]
Women’s History Month
March 2019 – Books about relatively unknown historical figures are always interesting. Look for upcoming spring titles like “A Woman of No Importance: the Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II” by Sonia Purnell. Fascinating!!!
“Smitten with Reading” adult winter reading program returns January 22-February 19, 2019!
Smitten with Reading adult winter program returns January 22 and continues until February 19. Fill out your reading slips each week at the Reference Desk (or send us a direct message on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and include your name, phone/email and book(s) you read for the week.) Weekly drawings for prizes! […]
Save the dates for holiday concerts at the Library!
Make a list & check it twice! Free holiday concerts at the Library! Sun. Dec. 2, 2 pm – Rebecca Swett, Harpist Sun. Dec. 9, 2 pm – New England Guitar Society Holiday Concert Sun. Dec. 16, 2 pm – The Frank Porto Band Thu. Dec. 20, 2 pm – Baldwin Chamber Players
Cultivate your knowledge of vegetables!
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero Now that you are anticipating the seasonal changes outdoors, consider cultivation of another kind! The Library has many interesting books to help you daydream about next year’s garden. There are also a variety of books, such as 100 […]