Sat. Oct. 8 & Mon. Oct. 10: Columbus Day weekend

The Library will be CLOSED Saturday, October 8 and Monday, October 10 in observance of Columbus Day.  The Library will reopen on Tuesday, October 11 at 12pm.  Any items that may show due dates of October 8 and October 10 are not due until Tuesday October 11.

Anna Dewdney, 1965 - 2016

The Stratford Public Library sadly announces the death of popular children's author Anna Dewdney. The author of the popular Llama Llama series of books died of brain cancer at the age of 50. She and her long-time partner had two children and lived in Chester, Vermont.

The Stratford Public Library has some of the Llama Llama books. For further information, please visit the library during regular business hours or call (856) 983-0602.

Services planned for Ruth Roderick, former Library Director

A viewing and visitation will be held Wednesday, September 28 from 7pm to 9 pm and Thursday, September 29 from 9am to 10am.  Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, September 29 at 10:30am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Shrine -- St. Luke's Church, Stratford.  For more information, please visit the website for Zale Funeral Home.

Ruth Roderick, former Director of Stratford Library

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Ruth Roderick, a former Director of our library and a great friend to all of us for many years.  She will be greatly missed.

The following was posted on Zale's website: Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ms. Roderick's viewing and visitation on Wednesday evening, September 28, 7 - 9 PM, and Thursday morning, 9 - 10 AM. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 AM on that Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Shrine - St. Luke's Church, Stratford. Internment will be on Friday at Swan Lake Cemetery, Providence, RI. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Stratford Public Library, 303 Union Avenue, Stratford, NJ, 856-783-0602.

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.