November Adult Programs

TALKS & WORKSHOPS:

Workshop: NAVIGATING SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE 
Wednesday, November 6 | 6pm | Lovell Room
Free workshop presented by AFEA – American Financial Education Alliance

Workshop: DRIVE ALIVE DRIVER RETAINING
Saturday, November 9 | 10am | Lovell Room
The Stratford Library, in conjunction with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), will offer another session of the “AARP Driver Safety Program”, a classroom driver retraining program designed to help older persons improve their driving skills. Persons 50 years of age or older are eligible to participate in the library program and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of instruction. The course is limited to 20 participates only and there is a nominal fee of $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members charged by the AARP.
REQUIRED REGISTRATION CAN BE MADE HERE

Workshop: GUIDED CHAIR YOGA & MEDIATION
Thursday, November 7 | 12:30pm | Lovell Room
Thursday, November 21| 12:30pm | Lovell Room
Instructor Laurie Trupp leads this unique one hour class that combines gentle chair yoga poses with relaxing guided meditation at the beginning and end of class. The yoga poses will be done seated, as well as standing with the chair used as a prop for balance. Registration is required.
Register HERE for November 7
Register HERE for November 21

Sunday Afternoon Talks: AUTHOR HAL JOHNSON
Sunday, November 17 | 2pm | Lovell Room
Milford author Hal Johnson will discuss his Impossible Histories—a collection of alternate history scenarios that covers both what really happened and what might have happened for various crucial junctures in history across two and a half millennia.

Stratford Stories: THE HISTORY OF THE WASHINGTON BRIDGE
Tuesday, November 19 | 6:30pm | Lovell Room
The Washington Bridge in Stratford, Connecticut has a long history, including a ferry service, several bridges, and the name of the town of Washington. Join Stratford historian Dave Wright to learn more fascinating history of our hometown.

Opera & Author: STEFANO RUSSO
Sunday, November 24 | 2pm | Lovell Room
Join Italian Poet/Writer and Opera Singer Stefano Russo for an afternoon of art highlighted by the sound of opera. The Collaborative Pianist Jacob Wang will accompany Stefano on the piano, and Joe Naylor, a friend of Stefano, and a Lover of Literature will read and discuss selections from his new memoir, Prisoner.

Monday Morning Buzz
Monday, November 4 | 11am | Lovell Room
Stop in to hear what’s new, what’s hot, and what books are creating a buzz! Staff will lead an informal discussion of books, movies and more. Share what you’re reading and watching and hear from others! Meets the first Monday of the month.

Little Gems Book Discussion
Wednesday, November 13 | 11am | Lovell Room
WHEN THE SEA TURNED TO SILVER by Grace Lin
This National Book Award Finalist is a fast-paced adventure that is extraordinarily written and beautifully illustrated, Pinmei’s gentle, loving grandmother always has the most thrilling tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller.
Copies available at the Checkout Desk and as a downloadable ebook on Hoopla

Books Over Coffee
Wednesday, November 20 | noon | Lovell Room
CITY OF THIEVES by David Benioff
A captivating novel about war, courage, survival — and a remarkable friendship that ripples across a lifetime. By turns insightful and funny, thrilling and terrifying, City of Thieves is a gripping, cinematic World War II adventure and an intimate coming-of-age story with an utterly contemporary feel for how boys become men.
Copies available at the Check-Out Desk.

PLAY & CREATE:

Coloring & Coffee
Monday, November 4 | 6pm | Lovell Room
Don’t let stress get you down! Try coloring for adults! Coloring has many benefits including helping you to focus and de-stress. Stop in and give it a try. The Library will supply coloring pages, colored pencils and markers, plus coffee and tea. You are welcome to bring your own supplies too.

Monday Matinees: TWISTERS
Monday, November 18 | 12pm | Lovell Room
As storm season intensifies, the paths of former storm chaser Kate Carter, lured back to the open plains after a devastating encounter years prior, and reckless social-media superstar Tyler Owens collide when terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed. The pair and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.
Rated PG-13, 122 minutes.