Friday, May 6, 2011

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.