Olga Hickmon

We are saddened by the loss of our longtime volunteer Olga Hickmon.  Olga supported the library for many years by generously donating her time and energy to our community of patrons.  She will be greatly missed by patrons and staff members.  There will by a visitation for Olga at the Constantino Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 23 from 9 to 10 am, followed by a brief service, and concluding with the burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. We extend our deepest condolences to Olga's family.

Aug. 5: Summer Reading Ends, Summer Olympics Begin!

Friday, Aug. 5 @ 2:30pm:  Our Summer Reading program is ending just as the Summer Olympics are opening in Rio! Come party with us--we will have some games, yummy treats and crafts. And bring in your reading sheets for one last chance to qualify for prizes. 

We are SO PROUD of our kids and all the reading they have been doing this summer! What a great reason to celebrate!

All are invited, but please register by contacting the library if you can, just to make sure we have enough for everyone.

Color Me Happy #2!

 

Stratford Public Library Presents Color Me Happy #2 on Wednesday, August 31 at 2 pm. 

Join us for a stress-free hour of coloring, chatting, and snacking on goodies. This program

is free and senior-friendly. Just bring a colorful imagination and we'll supply materials,

snacks and beverages. Remember that adults can have fun, too! Pre-register at the library

or call (856)783-0602.

HERE COMES THE SUN...MR. SUN, THAT IS!

On Wednesday, July 20, the Stratford Public Library will present a program on solar energy, featuring "Mr. Sun," Augustine Conte. Mr. Conte brings a lifetime of experience to this program, including training seminars for Ace Hardware and Home Depot. The program will be at 1:00 P.M., the event is free, but please pre-register. To do so, please either stop by the library, or call 856-783-0602 during operating hours. We hope you can join us for this unique, enlightening program.

APRIL POETRY PROGRAM

Here are some representative pictures of our very successful poetry program, last April 17, with guest poets Elaine Terranova and James Nicola, as well as Library Director Alfred Encarnacion, reading their poems and answering questions from the audience. An enjoyable, enlightening time was had by all present.

Summer Reading is coming! June 20 - Aug. 5

The Summer Reading Program runs this year from June 20 through August 5, and we have lots of exciting things going on!

Track your reading, and earn prizes!

Join us for movie & game nights, storytimes, all-day drop-in activities and crafts, and other exciting programs, including:

• Snack Right! (ages 5-12, Friday, July 8 at 2:30pm)
• Introduction to Karate (ages 5-12, Friday, July 15 at 2:30pm)
• Yoga for the Young (age 5-6 on July 22, and age 7-12 on July 29, at 2:30pm)
• Ready to RUN! (ages 8-12, Wednesday, July 27 @ 2:30pm)
• Summer Olympic Celebration (all ages! Friday, August 5 @ 2:30pm) 

See our calendar on this website for all events, and follow us on Facebook for day-to-day information about the library.

Questions? Ready to sign up? Contact the library at (856) 783-0602, or email us using the form on our webpage.  Please let us know which events you are interested in when you sign up.

We can't wait to see YOU at the library this summer!

Muhammad Ali

 

The Stratford Public Library joins America and the world in paying tribute to the late Muhammad Ali, three-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, author, and humanitarian. The library owns several books on his life. These and all our other biographies may be borrowed during our regular business hours. For further information, please contact the library at (856) 783-0602.