Feb. 27: A MAGICAL time was had at our Houdini Lecture and Magic Show

Many thanks to Professor Lorraine Moran of Camden County College, and her husband John Moran, who entertained, amazed and educated a nice crowd at our library this past Saturday afternoon.  Professor Moran presented a fascinating discussion on Harry Houdini, while Mr. Moran offered the group some real sleight of hand to brighten up their weekend.  A great time was had by all!

Our events at Stratford Library are free and open to all.  Watch our calendar to see what's coming up next, and come join us at the library!

READ IN COMFORT!

 

 

 

 

 

Come browse our newspapers, magazines, and staff picks while relaxing in our newly furnished reading area!

UMBERTO ECO

It is with regret that the Stratford Public Library announces the death of Italian critic, historian, polemicist, and author Umberto Eco. Signor Eco is probably best-known in this country for his international best-seller, the historical mystery novel The Name of the Rose. If you haven't read it, or would like to re-familiarize yourself with it, you may borrow it from our library.

CHAIR YOGA

APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25 AT 1pm: Our Reiki master, Charlie McFadden returns for another month of chair yoga. This will be Charlie's 3rd season with us & he brings a deeply serene ambience to his gentle, relaxing stretches.

Be sure to sign up for our programs at the Circulation Desk or call (856) 783-0602 to register.

ORIGAMI

March 29th at 2pm: “Origami Workshop” with Chieko, an Origami artist. Come and learn how to create basic origami figures, such as cranes, and design unique creations for your family and friends.

Be sure to sign up for our programs at the Circulation Desk or call (856) 783-0602 to register.

TAI CHI

MARCH 1, 8, 15, & 22 at 1pm: IT’S SENIOR TAI CHI AT THE LIBRARY WITH INSTRUCTOR NELA McFadden, LEADING PARTICIPANTS IN GENTLE EXERCISES WHICH BRING HEALTH TO THE BODY, BETTER BALANCE, A SHARPER MIND, AND RELIEF FROM STRESS. THIS CLASS IS COMFORTABLE FOR ALL AGE GROUPS.


BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR PROGRAMS AT THE CIRCULATION DESK OR CALL (856)783-0602 TO PRE-REGISTER

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

 

APRIL 10th THROUGH 16th IS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, AND WE WANT TO INVITE ALL OUR PATRONS TO VISIT US FOR COFFEE, SNACKS, AND CHATS WITH THE STAFF. WE’LL BE GIVING OUT LIBRARY PARAPHERNALIA, BOOKS, AND PRIZES DURING THE WEEK, SO PLEASE DROP BY AND SAY HELLO!


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NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

APRIL 17^TH AT 2pm: THE LIBRARY PRESENTS A SPECIAL SUNDAY PROGRAM IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL POETRY MONTH. THIS YEAR WE HAVE AWARD WINNING POETS ELAINE TERRANOVA & JAMES B. NICOLA READING THEIR MOVING, VIVID WORKS FOR US.  PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATION OF THE MUSE! REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.


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HOUDINI!

FEB. 27^TH AT 2pm: “A HOUDINI LECTURE” BY PROFESSOR LORRAINE MORAN OF CAMDEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE. AN INTRIGUING DISCUSSION OF HOUDINI, HIS MAGIC, AND HIS WORLD, FOLLOWED BY A MAGIC SHOW FROM JOHN MORAN, THE LECTURER’S HUSBAND AND PRACTICING MAGICIAN.






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LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS

The Stratford Public Library's volunteers are among the most important members of the library community. Their work is essential in enabling us to provide the best service we can for our patrons, in the interest of meeting their educational and entertainment needs.

Our volunteers are great, and they can always be counted upon to do a first-class job, but there is always room for more volunteers. To find out how to become one, please contact Library Director Alfred Encarnacion or Assistant Director Sydney Mason at 856-783-0602.

Monday, Feb. 15: PRESIDENTS' DAY

The Stratford Public Library will be CLOSED on Presidents' Day, February 15, 2016. If you're interested in learning more about any of our Presidents, we have any number of books on them, or you can find information at the following websites:

The White House's official site, which also includes biographies of our First Ladies:

The History Channel, which includes multi-media presentations:

Or Biography.com, where you can find information by individual

Click on this entry to go to a page with active links.

Have you tried our downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks?

Did you get a brand new eReader or tablet for Christmas?  You don't have to buy from the big chains--we have plently of free eBooks and audiobooks that you can borrow!  Click here to see our catalog.  If you need help getting going with your new eReader or table, download a step-by-step instruction sheet from this page, or feel free to stop by the library with your questions.