Thursday, February 25, 2016

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.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

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.

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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.


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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 17TH 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. 27TH 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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