April 20: Poetry Workshop

Thursday, April 20, 6:30pm:  Join our Director, Alfred Encarnacion, for a workshop discussing issues of craft, theme and mechanics in poetry.  Mr. Encarnacion has published two volumes of poetry, The Outskirts of Karma (2012) and Ambassadors of the Silenced (2016).  His work has been nominated for the prestigious Pushcart prize for small-press publications.  Please contact the library for more information on signing up for this free program.

Read to a dog at the library!

 

On the last Monday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30pm, children will have the chance to read to a therapy dog team at Stratford Public Library. These reading experiences have great benefits for children, as they enjoy the interaction with the animal while also getting to practice their reading skills to an affectionate and accepting audience. It’s a great way to make reading more fun, especially for kids who may feel some stress about their reading skills.

Children will each have the chance to read independently with the animal and its handler for 10 minutes. PAWS for Reading therapy animal teams are thoroughly trained and experienced with children.

PAWS for Reading visits start April  24!  All dates will be posted on the library calendar at www.stratfordlibrarynj.org.  Sign up for a slot with the PAWS for Reading team! Contact the library at (856) 783-0602 or email libraryasstdirector@stratfordnj.org.

 

Snow Closing

In light of the weather forecast, the library will be closing this evening, Monday, March 13 at 6PM. The library also will be closed Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday March 15. Due dates will be adjusted accordingly.  We apologize for the inconvenience, but hope that everyone stays safe and warm!

Daylight Savings Time begins!

Don't forget to set clocks forward Saturday, March 11.  Sadly, that means we get one less hour for reading this weekend, even though it's nice to think that Spring is coming soon!

Knit/Crochet group returns on Monday, March 6 at 6:30pm!

This adorable hedgehog wants YOU to join us!  On the first Monday of each month, starting with Monday, March 6 at 6:30pm, bring your projects and join us for some fiber-related fellowship at the library. All are welcome--we promise to ooh and aah over your projects, so feel free to bring things to show off!  This is not an instructional group, but we all find that we learn great things from each other.  Get your needles and hooks ready! Drop-ins are welcome, but if you register you get a reminder call every month.  Contact the library to register.

PRESIDENTS DAY

The Stratford Public Library will be CLOSED in honor of Presidents Day, Monday, February 20.

Have a safe and enjoyable Holiday.

Chair Yoga returns on Tuesdays in February!

Join us for Chair Yoga on Tuesday afternoons at 3PM in February: February 7, 14, 21, and 28. Please call the library to sign up for these free classes.  Can't come to all 4?  That's fine!  Just sign up for the dates you are interested in.  (856) 783-0602.