Stratford Library’s 125th Anniversary

Past Events:

January 11: An (online) Evening Tea Party – The History of Tea
A guest speaker from Fairfield’s famed Bigelow Tea Company will give a history of tea in America this evening.   In conjunction with the talk, a variety of delicious teas, compliments of Bigelow, will be available at the Library for patrons to pick up. 

February 5:  Take Your Child to the Library Day! / Martha Simpson Day
The Library will be celebrating National Take Your Child to the Library Day with our own version – Martha Simpson Day! Mrs. Simpson will be retiring in February 2022. So celebrate our Department Head and her many accomplishments over the past decades! In honor of the special day, we will have giveaways for kids ages 0 to 12. 

February 13: Sunday Afternoon Talks: The African American Museum
Jeffrey A. Fletcher, President: African American Collections, Inc., Executive Director: The Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum, Graduate of University of New Haven “The key to the future is understanding the past.” The Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum was developed primarily to educate, but more importantly, to afford everyone an opportunity to see historical and cultural artifacts up close and personal.

March 6: Sunday Afternoon Talks: Igor Sikorsky, Jr. THE LINDBERGH-SIKORSKY CONNECTION  
Igor I. Sikorsky, Jr.  is a retired attorney and son of aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky, Sr.  He will share the pioneering efforts in aviation history of his father and is also the author of the new book, THE LINDBERGH-SIKORSKY CONNECTION detailing Sikorsky, Sr.’s interactions with Charles Lindbergh.

March 24: Storytelling & Poetry Festival
Come celebrate 125 years of the Stratford Library through stories! We will hear stories on the theme: THE LIBRARY. What does the Library mean to you?  When did you get your first Library card? Is your home library significant? 

April 30: Stratford Library’s Annual Gala
The Stratford Library’s Annual Gala will be held at Vazzano’s Four Seasons, 337 Kenyon Street in Stratford. Dance the night away as we enjoy live music, appetizers, drinks, dinner and dessert! The evening will feature a Silent Auction and Raffle Table. https://stratfordlibrary.org/gala-2022/

May 30: Spot the Library in Stratford’s Memorial Day Parade