Holiday Hours at the Library

The Library will be closed for the Christmas and New Years Holidays on the following dates:

 

• Saturday, December 24
• Sunday, December 25
• Monday, December 26
• Saturday December 31
• Sunday, January 1
• Monday, January 2

Tuesday, December 27th thru Thursday, December 29th we will be open 10-8 and Friday, December 30th 10-5. We will return to our regular hours on Tuesday, January 3rd.

Happy Holidays!

 

 

 

 

 

Technology Sandbox--NEW Dates Added!

A Technology Sandbox is a place:

• to be exposed to new technology
• to try new applications
• to play and learn about exciting current technologies 

Did you know you can download library materials for FREE? Bring your e-reader, smartphone, iPod, iPad even your laptop and we can show you how Stratford Library can bring your favorite books, music and movies to your device!

Sandboxes are scheduled for:

• Sat., Nov. 19,  10:00-12:00 noon
• Mon., Dec. 12, 10:00-12 noon
• Tues., Dec.13,  5:00-7:00 pm
• Tues., Jan., 3,  5:00-7:00 pm
• Mon., Jan. 9,   10:00-12 noon
               and    3:00-5:00 pm

All sessions will be held in the Lovell Room

Free College Prep Service for Teens Offered October 18th

The Stratford Library Teen Services Department will host a special “Teen Tuesday” program to help students with upcoming Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs) on Tuesday, October 18 from 6-8 pm. The seminar, which is free and open to the public, will be conducted by New Haven-based tutor Ellis Ratner. Call 203-385-4167 or click here for more information. 

Anime Club meeting

Meet with teens, tell us what you're reading,

share your artwork and discuss the movies you're watching.

Open to all middle and high school age students.
Wed, October 12, 2011
3 pm in the Lovell Room.

Don't miss it!

You Are INVITED!!!

We are decorating pumpkins and creating
Halloween snacks
and of course...
we are talking about the latest books
you and your friends are reading or listening to!

The Youth Review Board is
FREE and OPEN to ALL middle and high school students.

Check it out:  Wednesday, October 5, 2011

3:30-4:30 in the Lovell Room

Attention Kindl users!

It is finally here!  Hey Kindle users --

you are now  able to check out
FREE ebooks

from Stratford Library!

All you need is a Stratford Library card. 

Click here to get started.

Summer Reading Winners!

The Teen Services Summer Reading Program was a huge success!  52 teens completed the program and teens read 356 books overall.  4 themed prize baskets and the 2 LIMO RIDE Winners were announced at the finale on August 16th. 

Check out these photos of Richard Francois,  Stratford High School and Lindsey Savko, Flood Middle School arriving at school in style! 

A big thank you to Jeff Donaldson, owner of Absolute Best Limousine Service for donating the Grand Prize.

School Summer Reading--Last Chance!

Still need to complete your Summer Reading Assignment? 
Stop by Teen Services for a HUGE selection of titles both fiction and nonfiction to choose from.  We even have a a select group of "Quick Reads"--great books, great authors--under 200 pages. 
School Summer Reading forms are available at the Teen Homework Desk.
Math Packets can be printed from the Board of Education website for 15 cents a page.

Creativity In Motion

You are invited to the
FIRST EVER
Creativity In Motion Cabaret!

Tuesday, August 23 at 6:30 pm in the Lovell Room

Admission is FREE!

An evening of musical selections, plays and original pieces.

Creativity In Motion is a collaborative effort of creative high school teens and Stratford Library Teen Services encouraging teens who love to perform.
For more information please contact Teen Services 203-385-4167 or visit www.stratfordlibrary.org.

GRAND FINALE! You don't want to miss this!

THIS IS IT!  Don't miss the Teen Summer Reading Program Grand Finale!  Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 6:30 in the Lovell Room at Stratford Library.

There will be teen performances, food, fun and the drawing for the Summer Reading Program prizes...the LIMO RIDE on the FIRST day of school, August 30th for one middle school and one high school teen and the drawing for the winners of the 4 GIFT BASKETS!
All Summer Reading forms must have been completed and in Teen Services by 5pm on Saturday, August 13th to be eligible.

GRAND FINALE for Teen Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 6:30 in the Lovell Room at Stratford Library
Teen performances, food, fun and the drawing for the Summer Reading Program prizes:
the LIMO RIDE on the FIRST day of school, August 30th for one middle school and one high school teen and the drawing for the winners of the 4 GIFT BASKETS!

All Summer Reading forms must be in to Teen Services by 5pm on Saturday, August 13th to be eligible.

MYOthello--A Very Special Teen Tuesday Event

Stratford Library Teen Services and
MYOthello presents:

A dynamic 3 act performance addressing issues of teen dating violence through exploring the themes of Othello. 
Tuesday, August 2 nd at 6:30 pm in the Lovell Room.

For more information visit www.myospace.org or contact Teen Services at 203-385-4167.

Teen Tuesday Martial Arts Event!

Marital Arts Night with instructor Martin Chisholm
and DIY snacks.
All middle and high school students are invited! 
Don't miss this fun event. 
6:30 pm~~Tuesday July 19, 2011
in the Lovell Room

Teen Tuesdays BEGIN!

Don't miss the first TEEN TUESDAY event for teens this summer. Everyone in grades 7-12 is welcome-no registration is necessary.


July 5 @ 6:30 pm in the Lovell Room. 
FUN NIGHT~~featuring crafts, board games and DIY snacks.
Click here for more information.

**Remember we are closed Monday, July 4 but will re-open Tuesday morning at 10 am.

Summer Reading Rush is ON!

The School Summer Reading rush is ON!    Stop by Teen Services and let us help you find some great reads.  You can also check out our website (click here) for suggested titles.

**NEW FOR TEENS THIS SUMMER**

There will be 4 GIFT BASKETS awarded as summer reading prizes.
Receive one raffle ticket entry for EVERY book you complete and fill out a form!  The more you read, the more more chances to WIN!

Stop by the Teen Desk for more information.

WIN A LIMO RIDE!

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

READ AND FILL OUT A FORM ON A MINIMUM OF 4 BOOKS TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM .

ALL TEENS WHO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM BY AUGUST 13TH WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER A DRAWING FOR A FREE LIMO RIDE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL--ONE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEEN AND ONE HIGH SCHOOL TEEN!

**NEW THIS SUMMER**

THERE WILL BE 4 GIFT BASKETS AWARDED AS SUMMER READING PRIZES.
RECEIVE ONE RAFFLE TICKET ENTRY FOR EVERY BOOK YOU COMPLETE AND FILL OUT A FORM! THE MORE YOU READ THE MORE CHANCES TO WIN!


STOP BY TEEN DESK FOR MORE INFORMATION.

LIBRARY TEEN DEPARTMENT SETS “RISING STARS” PROGRAM

The Stratford Library’s Teen Services Department will hold its semi-annual “Rising Stars @ SLA Coffee House & Art Gallery” program on Saturday, May 14 from 1-5 pm in the Lovell Room.  A town-wide creative arts performance event geared to all Stratford teens, the program is free and open to the public.

A casual, unstructured afternoon of music, dance, stand-up performance and poetry, “Rising Stars @ SLA” will also exhibit a variety of artworks, sculpture and photography by Bunnell and Stratford High School teenagers.  In addition, the afternoon will offer musical performances, singers and an open mic.

Area high school and college students are encouraged to actively take part in “Rising Stars” and share their talents by registering with the Stratford Library Teen Services Department at 203.385.4167.

“TEEN ANIME” IS LIBRARY’S EXHIBIT FOR MAY

“Teen Anime Art Exhibit”, a collection of original anime art by members of the Stratford Library’s Teen Anime Club, will be the May exhibit at the Stratford library. 

Viewing hours for the “Teen Anime Art Exhibit” are Monday-Thursday: 10-8, Friday-Saturday: 10-5 and Sunday: 1-5.  The art exhibit will continue through May 31 and is located in the Main Lobby of the Stratford Library.

Your Future Starts Now!

Do You Need a Job after High School?



Start planning the How, What, When of YOUR Future Now!


Brio Academy, Paul Mitchell Academy, St. Vincent’s College, Porter and Chester Institute, Lincoln Technical & Lincoln Culinary Institutes, Branford Hall Career Institute, Plumbers Union Local 777, Gateway Community College Allied Health Programs and others will be here to your questions and help you get started. This is your opportunity to receive information and speak one-on-one with the representatives from a variety of agencies, schools and organizations.


Join Us.


Stratford Library Lovell Room


Tuesday March 29, 2011


6:00-8:00 pm

Programs Postponed due to SNOW!

Teen Services is postponing the the following events due to the current weather forecast.

Softening the Financial Pressure of College with Sheryl Santiago, originally scheduled for Feburary 1st is postponed until February 8th at 6:30 in the Lovell Room.

HOSA presents Juvenile Diabetes scheduled for February 2nd is postponed until April 6th at 6:30 in the Lovell Room.

Check back often for updates on Teen programs.  You can stop by the Teen Services Desk or call 203-385-4167 for more information.

Library Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Library will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2011 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 10 am.

Remember you can access a variety of library resources 24/7/365 through our website: http://www.stratfordlibrary.org/

Black History Month Essay Contest and Celebration

South End Community Center and Stratford Library Teen Services Department announce our annual Black History Month Contest for all Stratford students in grades 6 - 8.
Essays or art must be returned to the Stratford South End Community Center or the Stratford Library Teen Services Department by January 24, 2011.

First, Second and Third Prize winners will be formally announced and prizes awarded at a celebration event on Saturday, February 12, 2011 in The Stratford Library Lovell Room at 11:00 am.

Stop by Teen Services or click here to find out how to enter.