Tuesday, April 26, 2016

May 4: Adult Coloring Event

Please join us for a stress-free hour of adult coloring, chatting, and snacking on goodies.  This event is free and senior-friendly.  Just bring a colorful imagination and we will supply the materials, snacks, coffee & tea.  Please register by calling the library at (856) 783-0602.

Thursday, April 21, 2016

AUTHOR VISIT

 

On Saturday, May 14, at 2:00 PM, the Stratford Public Library welcomes author Dr. Carol Vallone Mitchell. Dr. Mitchell is the daughter of the late Jack Becker, long-time Library Trustee. An expert in the area of women in leadership positions, she is the author of Breaking Through Bitch: How Women Can Shatter Stereotypes and Lead Fearlessly. If you are interested in attending what promises to be an interesting, insightful presentation, please register by calling the library at 856-783-0602, or stop by the circulation desk during library business hours.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK FESTIVITIES!



As you can see, we had any number of refreshments ready to go for National Library Week. Volunteer Pat was at the ready to keep those refreshments coming!

CONGRATULATIONS, ROSE MARIE BENJAMIN!

The Stratford Public Library congratulates Rose Marie Benjamin, winner of our prize basket in our National Library Week drawing. We hope you enjoy your "goodies."

Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare!

The Stratford Public Library joins in celebrating the birthday of William Shakespeare, the Bard of Avon, on Tuesday April 26. You can borrow any of Shakespeare's plays, including "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream," from our library. Just ask any staff member for help.
 
Here are two great moments from Shakespeare, both performed by the legendary Sir Laurence Olivier:
 
 
 
 


Thursday, April 14, 2016

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH CELEBRATION


APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

AND STRATFORD LIBRARY IS CELEBRATING WITH A SLEW OF NEW POETRY COLLECTIONS

FOR YOU TO CHECK OUT


WE’RE FEATURING ELAINE TERRANOVA & JAMES B. NICOLA, TWO CELEBRATED POETS, AT A SPECIAL POETRY READING ON SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH AT 2PM IN THE LIBRARY

Elaine has published 6 books, including the Walt Whitman award winning Cult of the Right Hand

James is a poet, playwright, actor, and creative writing instructor who has 2 books of poetry and a book on the performing arts to his credit

COME OUT AND MEET THESE TWO DYNAMIC POETS UPCLOSE & PERSONAL

THE READING WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A BOOKSIGNING & RECEPTION

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AND ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS FREE EVENT

TO MAKE IT A TRULY “POETIC” EXPERIENCE EVERYONE WHO ATTENDS WILL RECEIVE A FREE POETRY BOOK