Library to Close for Christmas and New Year's Holidays

The Library will be closing at 5 pm Saturday, December 22 to honor the Christmas Holiday. It will reopen on Wednesday, December 26 at 10 am.

The Library will close again at 5pm on Saturday, December 29 to celebrate the New Year's Holiday. It will reopen on Wednesday, January 2nd at 10 am.

Regular library hours are 10 am to 8 pm Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 5 pm on Friday and Saturday and 1 pm to 5 pm on Sundays.

Have a Happy Holiday Season!

Black History Month Contest for students in grades 6-8!

South End Community Center and
Stratford Library – Teen Services Department

sponsor our annual
Black History Month Contest and Celebration for ALL Stratford students in grades 6 - 8.

Essays or art must be returned to the Stratford Library Teen Services Department by January 25, 2013. All entries must include: students name, age, grade, school, teacher and contact number.

First, Second and Third Prize winners will be formally announced and awarded their prizes on

Saturday, February 9, 2013 in the Stratford Library Lovell Room at 11 am.

Stop by Teen Services or click here for all rules and guidelines.

Bring the kids to this very special "Meet the Author" event!

The Stratford Library will host former Stratford author James Mihaley for a special "Meet-the-Author" program on Sunday, December 2 at 2 pm. Mihaley is the author of the witty new children's novel, "You Can't Have My Planet, But Take my Brother, Please". The program is free and open to the public.


In "You Can't Have My Planet, But Take My Brother, Please" it turns out that we humans are merely renting Earth and because we're such lousy tenants, we're about to get evicted. The author adds, "This is a hilarious book with a big eco-theme, which is even more pertinent now after Hurricane Sandy, which many believe was influenced by climate change. Mihaley uses humor to draw our attention to caring about our environment.
 
James Mihaley was born in Bridgeport and attended Eli Whitney elementary school in Stratford. Mihaley currently lives in Los Angeles. Autographed copies of the novel will be available for purchase following the library program.

Creativity in Motion and other important dates!

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE:  The Creativity in Motion group will meet Friday, November 16th from 2-5 pm in the Lovell Room.

More Teen Programs...
Creative Writing Workshop Monday November 19th 6:30-8 pm in the Board Room.
Youth Review Board Wednesday December 5th 3:30-4:30 pm in the Lovell Room.

AND Do Not Miss
The One Book/One Stratford Finale as we Skype with author Conor Grennan on Monday November 19th 7 pm in the Lovell Room.

Stop by Teen Services or call 203-385-4167 for more information about these and many other opportunities and events @ the library!

Library Closed for Veteran's Day

The Library will be CLOSED on Sunday November 11 & Monday November 12 in observance of Veteran's Day.  We will reopen at 10 am on Tuesday November 13th.

We are OPEN Saturday November 10 from 10 am until 5 pm.

NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR ACADEMIC SKILLS?

Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Reading, Writing

GET IT ONLINE with your Library Card 24/7

Go to:

www.stratfordlibrary.org/onlineResources/resources_for_students.html

and select

TESTING & EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER

Academic Skills Questions Bank provides Math, Science, Reading &

Writing Practice Tests

Each topic contains several question sets.

See your score and the complete answers to each question.

Stop by TEEN SERVICES to find out more about this and

ALL the library resources available to help you succeed!

HUNGER GAMES--The MOVIE

 This special event is FREE and open to all middle and high school students.
Did you miss the Hunger Games when it came out in theaters or did you see it and can't wait to see it again? Check this out...

Hunger Games-The Movie
Tuesday, October 9th at 5:30 pm in the Lovell Room

Don't miss these programs Just 4 Teens!

Calling all teens.  Don't miss these important dates:
SAT tips and tricks!  Improve your scores. Tuesday, September 25th at 6:00 pm in the Lovell Room
Youth Review Board meeting. Wednesday, October 3rd 3:30 pm in the Lovell Room
One Book One Stratford discussion-Little Princes by Conor Grennan.  Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30 pm in the Lovell Room

No registration required for any of these programs.  Join Us!
...and there are always snacks!
Stop by Teen Services or click here for more information about these programs and many, many others.

SAT Prep program for teens

FREE for Teens and Parents:

SAT Preparation Seminar

with Ellis Ratner on Tuesday, September 25th

6:00 pm in the Lovell Room

Get tips on the best do's, don'ts, pitfalls, and study strategies for taking your SATs.

Study for major standardized tests by using our TESTING and EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER which provides FREE access to everything you need to further your education including scholarships and financial aid; career planning; dozens of college entrance practice exams; access to the Peterson’s test books; and even practice AP exams!

CALL 203-385-4167 OR STOP BY THE TEEN DESK FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Don't Miss this One Book Kick-Off Event

Saturday  September 8th “One Book” Kick-Off Event–11 am – Skype with author, free books for first 50 families


Little Princes by Conor Grennan

While volunteering at an orphanage in Nepal Conor Grennan discovers a shocking truth that would forever change his life: these rambunctious children were not orphans but had been taken from their families by child traffickers! And so began Grennan’s dangerous mission to re-unite these children with their families.

Multiple copies of Little Princes are available at the library as well as Bunnell and Stratford High Schools.   

Catalog is working

Remote access to the library catalog is now working!  Please let us know if you have questions or problems.

Library Catalog Temporarily Down

Remote access of our Library Catalog is not working at this time.  You can still access the catalog here in the library.  We apologize for the inconvenience and we are working to get the catalog up and running.  If you have any questions please let us know.

LIMO Ride Winners!

Check out the winners of the Teen Summer Reading Program!
 

They arrived at the first day of school 'Red Carpet Style'!  By reading and completing a form on just 4 books they were entered into a raffle for the Grand Prize-a FREE LIMO RIDE to school.  Many, many other prizes were awarded at our Grand Finale event Tuesday August 14th. 

Want to find out more about this and lots of other Teen Programs?  Stop by Teen Services or click here.

Youth Review Board

The next Youth Review Board meeting is Wednesday, September 5th. 

The Youth Review Board is a monthly group of middle and high school teens, who read, review and recommend books and discuss current teen issues  Meetings are Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in the Lovell Room.  No registration is required....AND THERE ARE SNACKS!

Need Your Summer Reading & Math Forms?

There is only a few days left before school begins. Teen Services has a great selection of 'quick reads' so you still have time to complete your summer reading.  "Quick Reads" are great books by great authors, they just happen to pretty short!  Stop by the Homework Desk for more information.

Can't find your summer reading and math packets? Click here to access all Stratford Public School Summer Reading and Math Assignments and Forms.

You can print them here at the library or you can print them at home.
(Note: printing here at the library is 15 cents a page)

Teen Tuesday Special Event

Creativity in Motion

presents

Date Night Cabaret

Join us for a night of singing, dancing and acting featuring songs by/from

Blink-182 - Carly Rae Jepsen - Guys and Dolls - Les Mis - Hairspray

FREE and Open to the Public

August 21st at 6:30 pm in the Lovell Room

Last Minute Summer Reading!

Do you still need to complete your summer reading? 
Check out the Teen Department for some "Quick Reads!"

these are great books...
by great authors....

....they just happen to not be very long!

Anime Club

Anime Club is for you if you enjoy reading, drawing, writing or viewing Anime and Manga books, tv or movies.  Join other teens who meet monthly to share their work and recommendations and ideas.....and of course there are snacks!

Attention Please Note Date Change!
Next meeting:
Wednesday August 15, 2012
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Lovell Room

Hunger Games Event!

Don't miss this Hunger Games Interactive Event!

Games, prizes and refreshments of course!
All middle and high school students are welcome.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 -- 6:30 pm in the Lovell Room

Youth Review Board

Teens who love to read and recommend titles meet monthly to discuss their chocies and many teen issues.

Next meeting:
Wednesday August 1, 2012
3:30-5:00 pm
Lovell Room
All middle and high school teens are invited-no regristration required!
Bring a friend!

Explore YOUR Talents!

Uncover your artistic and creative side with local photographer and graphic artist Steven Walter.

Check out this Teen Tuesday event  in the Lovell Room
Tuesday, July 31 at 6:30 pm
All high school and middle school students are welcome.
....and there will be snacks!

Martial Arts and more!

Discover WHO YOU ARE!
Try Martial Arts with Stratford instructor Martin Chisholm and build your confidence by using your inner power and strengths!

Tuesday July 24th at 6:30 pm in the Lovell Room. 
No registration required. 

All middle and high school students are invited....
and there will be snacks!

Do You LOVE Anime & Manga?

Join other middle school and high school teens who love Anime & Manga. Whether you love to draw, write, read or watch this is the group for you. 
Next meeting is this Wednesday July 18th at 3:00 pm in the Lovell Room.  Snacks provided!  No registration is necessary.  Call 203.385.4167 or stop the by Teen Desk for more information.

BE A WINNER ...READ!

Win a LIMO RIDE on the fist day of school!
Read and fill out a form on a minimum of 4 books to complete the program.  All teens who complete the program will be eligible for the drawing for a FREE LIMO RIDE on the first day of school--one middle school and one high school student teen.

For every book you read and hand in a completed form, you will recieve a ticket that you can place in any of the 4 GIFT BASKET drawings of your choice: PETS, SPORTS, BEACH and MOVIES!

The MORE you READ, the more chances YOU have to WIN!
Questions? Want more info?  Stop by the Teen Desk or call 203-385-4167.

Youth Review Board/Gold Seal Booklist 25th Anniversary

Don't miss the celebration!

Were you or are you a member of the Youth Review Board?

We are inviting you and your family to please join us Saturday June 16 at 11 am in the Lovell Room to celebrate 25 years!  Current members and alumni will be able to reminisce and will be honored, the 25th edition of the Gold Seal Booklist will be distributed. 

Refreshements will be served.

Anime Club Meeting

The Anime Club is a group of teens who love to discuss anime and manga, view movies and share their artwork.  The next Anime Club meeting is Wednesday June 13 from 3-4 pm in the Lovell Room. Join us!

Closed Saturday June 2, 2012

The Library will be closed for the Stratford Main Street Festival this Saturday June 2, 2012. 
The library is closed on Sundays until October. 
Make sure you plan your assignments accordingly!

Youth Review Board/Gold Seal Booklist 25th Anniversary

Were you or are you a member of the Youth Review Board?

Please join us with your family for the

Youth Review Board 25th Anninversary Celebration

on Saturday June 16, 2012 at 11 am in the Lovell Room.

Youth Review Board Alumni and present members

will be honored and the

25th edition of the  Gold Seal Booklist will be distributed.

This will be a great opportunity to see old friends,

share some memories and celebrate!

Please RSVP by June 4th to 203-385-4167.

Library will be closed April 28th & 29th for Annual Fundraiser

Attention all students! 

The library will be closed Saturday and Sunday the 28th and 29th of April for our Annual Fundraiser~ Broadway Comes To Stratford.

We will close at 5:00 pm on Friday the 27th and reopen at 10 am on Monday the 30th of April.

Plan your assignments accordingly!

Click here for more information about Broadway Comes to Stratford.

Upcoming teen program dates

Don't forget....

• Creative Writing will meet Monday April 23 at 6:30 in the Board Room
• Youth Review Board will meet Wednesday May 2 in the Lovell Room
• Creativity in Motion will meet Thursday April 19 in the Board Room

If you would like more information about any of these teen programs stop by the Homework Desk, call 203-385-4167 or visit www.stratfordlibrary.org/teenzone

Are you a fan of the Hunger Games?

Did you read the book? What did you think? 
Who would you fight for?
What does it really mean to win?

Join us for a celebration of the book Hunger Games.

There will be games and discussion.

April 11, 2012 at 3:30 pm.  ~~  Stratford Library

The Stratford Library is working with RYASAP's MYO ("mee-yo") program to bring you this real, cool and fun event.

Stop by Teen Services or call 230.385.4167 for more information.

Creative Writing Workshop

Don't miss the next meeting of the Creative Writing Workshop.  A group of high school teens who love to write both prose and poetry and share their writings.
Monday April 2, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Board Room.

Do You Need a Job after High School?

Do You Need a Job after High School?

Come to Stratford Library on

Saturday, March 31, 2012

11:00 am-2:00 pm Lovell Room

Hands-on information from agencies,

schools, businesses and organizations.

Start planning the

How, What, When

of YOUR Future!
Brio Academy, Porter & Chester Institute, Lincoln Tech, Lincoln Culinary

Institute, Branford Hall, CT School of Broadcasting, Butler Business School, Tim's Auto Shop,Champion Electric, The Milford Bank and McDonald's Corporation and others will be here to your questions and help you get started!

Call 203.385.4167, visit www.stratfordlibrary.org or visit the

Teen Services Desk for more information.

Funded in part by grants from The Milford Bank and

Town of Stratford Community Services.

Black History Essay & Art Contest Award Presentation

The Black History Month Essay and Art Contest
sponsored by South End Community Center and
Stratford Library Teen Department
for Stratford students in grades K-5 and grades 6-8.

First, Second and Third place prize winners will be formally

announced and PRIZES awarded at the
Black History Month Celebration on
February 11, 2012,

11:00 am in the Library Lovell Room.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

In observance of Martin Luther King's Birthday, the library will be closed on Sunday, January 15 and Monday, January 16. It will reopen at 10 am on Tuesday January 17.