FEATURED PROGRAMS:
Meet the Author: NIKKYA HARGROVE
Saturday, November 1 | 3pm | Lovell Room
Acclaimed Stratford writer and advocate and owner of local bookstore Obodo Serendipity Books Nikkya Hargrove explores generational trauma and the power of breaking cycles of inherited pain during a special presentation based on her new memoir, Mama: A Queer Black Woman’s Story of a Family Lost and Found.
Program is free and open to the public.
PROPAGATION STATION – Houseplant Swap
Thursday, November 20 | 6pm | Lobby
Join our houseplant cutting swap! Bring cuttings from your houseplant to our Propagation Station and trade plant babies. It’s a great chance to share your love for plants, connect with fellow enthusiasts, exchange tips, and grow your indoor garden. All plant lovers from beginners to experts are welcome!
Registration required
Meet the Psychic: PATTY GRIFFIN
Monday, November 24 | 6pm | Lovell Room
Patty Griffin is a gifted Psychic medium, intuitive, clairvoyant, empath, Reiki Master, certified Angel Card Reader, and Angel Links Facilitator. She has had this gift her entire life and now embraces it to help you connect with your loved ones, in spirit. At the Library, Patty will discuss her gifts and do select readings of audience members.
Registration required
Concert: SAINT
Sunday, November 30 | 2pm | Lovell Room
Stratford’s own singer/songwriter SAINT returns to the Library for a free concert.
TALKS:
Talk: THE 2025 CONNECTICUT LITERARY ANTHOLOGY
Sunday, November 2 | 2pm | Lovell Room
Enjoy an afternoon of poetry, nonfiction, and fiction from contributors of the 2025 Connecticut Literary Anthology.
Meet the authors, hear their work, and celebrate the vibrant literary talent of the Nutmeg State.
Talk: THE PRIDE & PREJUDICE OF FASHION: Clothing Styles of the Jane Austen Era
Sunday, November 9 | 2pm | Lovell Room
Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen as we wander through the wardrobes of some of Miss Austen’s most famous characters. Explore the silhouettes of the clothing worn by the ladies and gentlemen of the day, while learning about the accessories they would have used and the reasons behind their usage. Together, we will travel through time to a long-ago era of opulence, social graces, and a gentler way of life.
Talk: IRELAND’S GREAT HUNGER MUSEUM OF FAIRFIELD IRISH FAMINE PRESENTATION
Sunday, November 16 | 2pm | Lovell Room
Irish immigrants who survived the Irish Famine undertook dangerous sea voyages, arriving at the Port of New York filled with hope. Many of those who survived the perilous sea journey settled in Connecticut towns and cities, taking on tough jobs and long hours that built their resilience. Join Educational & Cultural Director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum Loretto Leary to delve into Staten Island’s role in Irish Famine immigrant history, their experiences at the Quarantine and the story of Irish Famine immigrants in Connecticut.
WORKSHOPS:
Financial Awareness Foundation: SOCIAL SECURITY
Tuesday, November 4 | 6:30pm | Lovell Room
Social Security Planning: Many people leave money on the table with Social Security. Gain access to the education, tools and answers you need to make smart decisions and maximize benefits. Presented by Rebecca Miller from the Financial Awareness Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to significantly improving financial awareness and literacy.
Workshop: CHAIR YOGA & GUIDED MEDITATION
Thursday, November 6 | 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 required
Workshop: AARP SAFE DRIVER COURSE
Saturday, November 15 | 10am | Board Room
The Stratford Library, in conjunction with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), will offer another session of the “AARP Safe Driver Course”, a classroom driver retraining program designed to help older persons improve their driving skills. The one-day class program is the first comprehensive driver retraining course geared to the specific needs of older motorists.
Persons 50 years of age or older are eligible to participate 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.
Reservations required
BOOK DISCUSSIONS:
Monday Morning Buzz
Monday, November 3 | 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!
Little Gems Book Discussion
Wednesday, November 12 | 11am | Lovell Room
Join the adult book discussion of Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O’Nan. Enjoy the local Connecticut setting of this subtle gem of a novel about endings, work relationships, and the poignant details of individual lives.
Copies available at the Checkout Desk.
Registration required
Book Over Coffee
Wednesday, November 19 | 12 noon | Lovell Room
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
What would you change if you could go back in time? Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s beautiful, moving story explores the age-old question: what would you change if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?
Copies available at the Check-Out Desk.
CREATE:
Crocheting
Saturday, November 1 | 3pm | Children’s Program Room
Wednesday, November 19 | 6pm | Children’s Program Room
Ages 9+ (adults and teens welcome).
Learn basic crochet stitches like single and double chain or bring questions about your current project. This class is perfect for both beginners and others looking to advance their skills. Materials provided.
Registration required
Knit Wits
Wednesday, November 12 | 6pm | Lovell Room
Join the library’s drop-in knitting program! Also crochet! Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects.
Held every other Wednesday evening 6:00-7:30pm.
Unwind Your Mind
Monday, November 3 | 6pm | Lovell Room
Drop in the first Monday of the month and unwind from your day.
There will be coloring supplies, a big puzzle to work on, craft supplies to play around with, and snacks! Do your own thing or work together, it’s all good.
MOVIES:
SUPERMAN
Monday, November 17 | 12pm | Lovell Room
Set within a new DC universe. A few years into his heroics, Superman embarks on a personal quest to understand his Kryptonian heritage and mix it with his upbringing as mild mannered Clark Kent. But things get complicated when ruthless industrialist Lex Luthor frames Superman for an international incident and plans to put himself on top by bringing Superman down.
Rated PG-13, 129 minutes