Teen Department

Black History Essay & Art Contest Award Presentation

2012-01-24T13:40:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-10T10:06:00.000-08:00

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.

Holiday Hours at the Library

2011-12-21T08:27:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-10-19T07:51:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-12T14:03:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-05T12:34:00.000-07:00

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!!!

2011-09-28T13:33:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-09-22T10:10:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-09-13T08:13:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-08-30T09:16:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-17T09:26:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-08-15T15:34:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-09T13:52:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-28T08:18:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-07-18T14:36:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-06-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-06-28T13:35:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-28T13:28:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-06-16T12:51:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-06T12:02:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-06T12:00:00.000-07:00

“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!

2011-02-14T16:20:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-01-31T12:13:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-15T13:30:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-05T11:16:00.000-08:00

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.

FREE Homework Help Available for High School Students

2010-12-29T08:09:00.000-08:00

STRATFORD LIBRARY/SCHOOLS OFFER FREE “HOMEWORK HELP”

The Stratford Library’s Teen Services Department in collaboration with the Stratford School system currently offers after-school-hours assistance for high school students.
“HomeworkHelp@SLA” offers one-on-one help for students by Stratford teachers at the Library through May 2011. It is free and open to the public. The sessions will focus on math and science but all subjects can be addressed depending on student need. Teachers will be on site at the library Thursdays from 6-8 pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 2-4 pm. All sessions will be held in the Library’s lower-level Board Room. No appointments are necessary, drop-ins are welcome.

The Library has a huge collection of books, DVDs and online resources to help with all your assignments. For more information about “HomeworkHelp@SLA”, call the Teen Services Desk at 203.385.4167.

HOLIDAY MAGIC SHOW AT STRATFORD LIBRARY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2ND AT 4 PM.

2010-11-29T16:32:00.000-08:00

Please mark you calendar with this important DATE CHANGE

HOLIDAY MAGIC SHOW AT STRATFORD LIBRARY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2ND AT 4 PM.

Family Program Proceeds Town’s Annual Tree Lighting Festival

Due to inclement weather expected for the original date, the Stratford Library will kick-off Stratford’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony with a special holiday program for families on Thursday, December 2nd at 4 pm. The “Celebrate the December Holidays Magic Show” will proceed the town event which this year is being held on the West Broad Street Green just steps from the library. The family program is free and open to the public.

For further information, call the Stratford Library Children’s Department at 203.385.4165 or visit: www.stratfordlibrary.org.

Download audio books, ebooks, movies and MORE to come!

2010-11-17T12:37:00.000-08:00

Stratford Library offers downloadable audiobooks, eBooks, and videos -- all available from your home computer and with a valid Stratford Library card. Download to your computer, transfer to a portable device, or burn some titles to CD. Click here to go to one of our digital catalogs.

Barnes & Noble Bookfair to support Stratford Library!

2010-11-15T10:55:00.000-08:00

We would like to invite everyone to support the Children's Department at our Barnes & Noble Bookfair from November 19-24 at the Barnes & Noble of Milford. Opening Night, Friday, there will be special events at Barnes & Noble from 7 to 9 p.m. including visits from our therapy dogs, free balloon animals, and more!

Shop in store or online at bn.com/bookfairs using our ID# 10298842

Need help with your assignment? Check this out!

2010-11-04T10:17:00.000-07:00

Are you working on a research paper and would like to know how to get the most out of library resources available to you?
Are you preparing a brochure and need some help with formatting?
Have you been assigned a PowerPoint presentation and need some help?

You are in luck! Sign-up at the Teen Services Homework Desk for either individual or small group (2-3 people) sessions with the Teen Services staff. We will show you how to get the most out of our "GET IT ONLINE" resources as well as our great reference collection. We will also help you use Word, PowerPoint and Publisher to produce excellent assignments! Call 203-385-4167 or stop by the desk and sign-up.

FREE downloadables for teens!

2010-10-28T10:17:00.000-07:00

Did you know you can download some of your favorite titles as audiobooks or ebooks for FREE! Glass, Burned, Crank and more by Ellen Hopkins, Pretty Little Liars series by Sara Shepard, The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series by Heather Brewer, P. S. I Loathe You by Lisi Harrison are just some of the HOT titles available for teens. Stop in and let us answer your questions about downloading to your smartphone, mp3 device, computer or e-reader for FREE!

Woodend Road Community Planning

2010-10-20T13:28:00.000-07:00

Woodend Road Courts Community Meeting

Come to a meeting to review design options for the renovation of the Woodend Road (George L. Force) Courts and Park.

When: Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 7 pm
Where: Birdseye Municipal Complex-ALPHA Program Cafeteria

For more information call the Town of Stratford Department of Community Development at 203.385.4028

College Admissions: Top Application and Essay MISTAKES

2010-10-18T14:21:00.000-07:00

Stratford Library Teen Services invites Parents and Teens to join us for this informative evening , Tuesday October 19th at 6:30 pm, at Stratford Library as Dr. Lowe, Pinnacle Educational Center, LLC provides invaluable advice as you begin the task of completing college applications and writing essays.

Bring lots of questions and take lots of notes. Dr. Lowe de-mystifies the process, providing expert advice to students and their families as they navigate the college admissions process.

Bring your applications and essays! The seminar is FREE.
You don’t want to miss this special evening.

Call 203-385-4167 for more information.

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Event

2010-09-24T09:24:00.000-07:00

A Celebration of Latin Culture - Una Celebración de la Cultura Latina

The Hispanic Heritage of Stratford committee invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a festive kick-off event at the Stratford library, on Saturday, September 25th (noon - 4 pm).

The kick-off event will feature art work from Stratford schools students on themes of Hispanic artists, poetry and instruments used in Latin music. All families are welcome to admire the artwork of Stratford's students. The library will also have on display books, CDs and DVDs infused with Hispanic Heritage-- all available to take home.
A wonderful online resource to delve into during Hispanic Heritage Month is www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/, a joint project of the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress, the National Gallery of Art and many other of our most important cultural institutions. Here are just a few of the opportunities this website makes available:

•Listen to best-selling author Isabel Allende discussing her writing.

•Watch a video on the royal armour of Spain.
•Share your family's story with StoryCorpsHistorias, an initiative to record the diverse stories and life experiences of Latinos in the United States.

Library closed for the Holiday but Get It Online availabe 24/7/365

2010-09-03T09:20:00.000-07:00

The library will be closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday-Labor Day, September 4, 5 & 6th. BUT remember you can access all of our online resources 24/7/365! Click here! to check out Get It Online. We will reopen Tuesday September 7th at 10 am.

LIMO RIDE WINNERS arrive at school in style!

2010-08-30T12:43:00.000-07:00

Summer Reading winners arrive in style for the first day of school! One middle school and one high school student each won a FREE LIMO RIDE to school Monday morning. To be eligible for the prize each student had to read at least 4 books and submit an entry form for the drawing which was held Agust 17th. The Stratford High School and Flood Middle School principals were there to greet their students, also on hand was a photographer and writer from the CT POST.

Get it ONLINE!

2010-08-18T09:20:00.000-07:00

Get it ONLINE with your library card 24/7 for school assignments or just for fun by accessing hundreds of FREE resources! Check it out.

FREE LIMO RIDE DRAWING!!!

2010-08-13T07:05:00.000-07:00

Did you complete The Teen Summer Reading Program? Then you are eligible to be in the drawing for a FREE LIMO RIDE on the first day of school The drawing will take place Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the Lovell Room.

Don't miss this fun night of food, games,

and surprises and the BIG drawing.

Teen Tuesday Fun Night

2010-08-09T12:12:00.000-07:00

Middle and High School teens are invited!
Join us for a night of Wii, board games, crafts, music and DIY snacks.
No registration required and bring a friend.
Tuseday, August 10 at 6:30 pm in the Lovell Room.

Creative Writing Workshop

2010-08-04T09:30:00.000-07:00

The Creative Writing Workshop is a group of High School teens who meet monthly to share their writings. Join us Monday August 9th at 6:30 pm in the Board Room. No registration required, just stop by.

Teen Tusday Event for Older Teens!

2010-07-27T09:14:00.000-07:00

Older teens are invited to join us for viewing the intense drama Precious which is based on the book PUSH by Sapphire. Teens under 17-years old may attend with a signed parental permission form available at the Teen Services Desk. The film stars Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Mairah Carey, and Paula Patton. Copies of the book will be available for further discussion.
August 3, 2010-5:30 pm in the Lovell Room.

Teen Tuesday "Mystery" Movie Night

2010-07-21T12:53:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, July 27th--5:30 pm--Lovell Room
The "mystery" is what movie are you going to see!
The audience picks the movie by voting on some HOT teen DVDs.
DIY snacks too! Bring a friend.

Teen Tuesday--Drawing, Crafts and more!

2010-07-16T09:43:00.000-07:00

Do you love to draw or maybe prefer scrapbooking, jewelry making,or other crafts? All middle and high school teens are invited to join us Tuesday July 20th at 6:30 pm in the Lovell Room for an evening of drawing, crafting and DIY snacks. Professional artist Connie Manna will be here to share basic drawing techniques. This is your night to be creative!

Just 4 Teens Movie Night

2010-07-12T15:09:00.000-07:00

Just 4 TeensTuesday, July 13 at 5:30 pm--
Stratford Library in the Lovell Room
Feature Anime Film--
Full Metal Alchemist, The Conqueror of Shamballa!
Do you love Anime and Manga? All middle and high school teens are invited tojoin us.
DIY snacks!

Win a FREE LIMO RIDE on the first day of school!

2010-06-16T12:25:00.000-07:00

2010 TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Read and fill out a form on a minimum of 4 books to complete the program and receive a FREE ticket to a Bluefish Baseball Game. All teens who complet the program by August 13, 2010 will be eligible to enter a drawing for a FREE LIMO RIDE on the first day of school! One middle school and one high school student will win!Stop by Teen Services for more information about all the great programs Just 4 Teens!

Library offers two $500 scholarships

2010-04-14T14:16:00.000-07:00

The Stratford Library Board will award two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Deadline is April 23, 2010. Click here for more information and application forms, stop by Teen Services or visit http://www.stratfordlibrary.org/.

Attention all Drama Queens and Drama Kings too!

2010-03-25T08:23:00.000-07:00

Did you catch the sneak peak of Stratford High School Drama Club's presentation of Beauty & the Beast at the library? This weekend is the SHS Drama Club's full presention of the Disney Classic. If you're a middle or high school teen looking for a theater group or some great books on theater and acting stop by and visit your Teen Services Librarian.

The Black Girl Next Door--FINALE!

2010-03-22T15:46:00.000-07:00

Don't miss this One Book, One Stratford special event.

Author Jennifer Baszile to Make
Final Appearance on March 23rd.

Area residents have only one more chance to see author Jennifer Baszile! Click here for more information.

Creative Writing Workshop

2010-03-18T09:57:00.000-07:00

The Creative Writing Workshop will meet this Monday, March 22 at 6:30 pm. Please contact Teen Services 203-385-4167 for more information.

Stratford Library - Stratford Library eNews

2010-03-02T13:11:00.000-08:00

Stratford Library - Stratford Library eNews

Meet the author-Jennifer Baszille

2010-02-24T09:09:00.000-08:00

A Conversation with Jennifer Baszile, author of “The Black Girl Next Door”. Join us for an intergenerational, intimate discussion with the One Book, One Stratford 2010 selection author. Tuesday, March 2 at 6:30 pm in the Lovell Room. Arrive early, seating is limited.

Books Over Coffee for TEENS!

2010-02-20T12:39:00.000-08:00

You are invited to join us for a discussion of the One Book, One Stratford selection of The Black Girl Next Door by Jennifer Baszile. This special Books Over Coffee event for Teens will take place Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the Stratford Library Lovell Room. Please call 203-385-4167 for more information.

Wii Fit Event

2010-02-09T12:10:00.000-08:00

Calling all Teens!
(grades 7-12)
Are you a Wii Fit fan! Join us in the Lovell Room on Thursday February 18, 2010 from 3:00-4:00 pm for some Wii Fit fun. Bring a friend. Call 203-385-4167 or stop by Teen Services for more information.

Black History Month Contest

2010-02-03T07:57:00.000-08:00

Teens are invited!

2010-02-03T07:52:00.000-08:00

“One Book, One Stratford”, a community-wide reading event has announced programs for the January-March 2010 event. The idea behind the “One Book” program is that everyone in town reads the same book at the same time, much like a town-wide book club. The library has chosen Jennifer Baszile’s The Black Girl Next Door, her acclaimed memoir about growing up black in a white section of Los Angeles in the 1970s and ‘80s. The series is co-sponsored by Simon & Schuster and the Stratford Library Board of Trustees. All events take place in the Lovell Room and are free and open to the public.

Programs scheduled in conjunction with the “One Book” celebration are:

• A Conversation with Jennifer Baszile – Intergenerational, intimate discussion with the author. Tuesday, March 2 at 6:30 pm.
• FINALE! Notable area residents will share personal reflections about The Black Girl Next Door with special guest Jennifer Baszile in attendance. Tuesday, March 23 at 6:30 pm.

HOSA meeting cancelled

2010-01-21T08:15:00.000-08:00

The HOSA meeting scheduled for today, January 21, 2010, in the Lovell Room from 3-5 pm has been canceled by its organizers.

Black History Essay Contest

2010-01-07T09:10:00.000-08:00

South End Community Center and Stratford Library Teen Services Department announce our annual Black History Month Contest for 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 February 12, 2010.

First, Second and Third Prize winners will be formally announced and prizes awarded at a celebration event on Thursday, February 25, 2010 in The Stratford Library Lovell Room from 5-6:30p.m.
Choose one of the following topics:
Essay 1:
Write an essay about any African American past or present (both famous and not so famous) and why you think that he or she should receive the Nobel Peace Prize or any other similar award.

Essay 2:
Write an essay about any African American past or present (both famous and not so famous) and explain why you would like to grow up to be like that person.

Write a poem or create artwork :
Write a poem or create a drawing or other artwork about an African American person or a special event in African American history.

All essays must be typed with a cover page including student’s name, age, phone number, school, grade and teacher

For more information contact:
South End Community Center 203-377-0689
Stratford Library Teen Services 203-385-4167

New Computers Are Here!

2010-01-05T11:21:00.000-08:00

Come on in and check out the new computers in Teen Services. The PCs are brand new and ready for you to access the internet and use Microsoft Office applications. The PCs have read/write CD drives and USB ports to save your work. We have new black & white and color printers too!

Come in and see us in 2010!

Teen Services during the Holidays

2009-12-23T08:13:00.000-08:00

Teen Services is still open for business even though the computers are not available Dec. 28th & 29th. Library staff will be happy to help you with any research sans PCs!
No assignments due? Then stop by to find something great to read, a DVD or CD to check out or play some of your favorite board games right here at the library. Enjoy the Holidays!

LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S

2009-12-23T08:05:00.001-08:00

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford has announced its upcoming holiday schedule. The library will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 24, 25 and 31, 2009 and Friday, January 1, 2010 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Current library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 10-8, Friday-Saturday: 10-5 and Sunday: 1-5 pm. For further library information, call 203.385.4161
Happy Holidays!

Creative Writing Cancelled

2009-12-21T12:11:00.000-08:00

The Creative Writing Workshop meeting scheduled for 6:30 pm, December 21st has been cancelled.

No Computers Available

2009-12-17T10:42:00.000-08:00

December 28th & 29th
There will be NO PCs AVAILABLE on December 28th & 29th.
(NO INTERNET/NO WORD PROCESSING)
We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bunnell Band Marches in Hollywood

2009-12-11T11:11:00.000-08:00

Click here to see Bunnell High School Marching Band in the Hollywood Christmas Parade. The Hollywood Christmas Parade will enjoy nationwide coverage on MyNetworkTV, on two broadcast dates:

December 10th and December 24th
8:00-10:00p, local time

Friday Night Movie at the Library

2009-12-09T12:21:00.000-08:00

Star Trek -The Movie
Friday, December 11th at 7:00 pm
Lovell Room

The incredible story of a young crews maiden voyage onboard the most advanced starship ever created: The USS Enterprise. In the midst of an incredible journey full of optimism, intrigue, comedy and cosmic peril, the new recruits must find a way to stop an evil being whose mission of vengeance threatens all of mankind.

Anime Club Meeting Rescheduled

2009-12-04T10:15:00.000-08:00

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE!!!

Monthly group of middle and high school teens who read anime and manga.
***PLEASE NOTE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION and TIME CHANGE

Wednesdays - Lovell Room

Anime Club for High School Students

■December 16, 2009 - 3:00-3:30 pm

Anime Club for Middle School Students

■December 16, 2009 - 3:30-4:00 pm

Click here for more dates and information.

Can’t get enough Cirque Du Freak ?

2009-12-02T12:23:00.000-08:00

The recent hit movie was just the beginning. Did you know there are 12 (yes 12) books in the Cirque Du Freak series by Darren Shan. You can find them all in our Teen Horror collection. Check them out!

FREE Movie Night-Star Trek

2009-12-02T11:37:00.000-08:00

STAR TREK - December 11, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Stratford Library Lovell Room

Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) and his trusted team on the starship USS Enterprise boldly go where no man has gone before in this brand new installment of Gene Roddenberry's sci-fi franchise that follows the early days of the intergalactic adventurers. The crew includes Spock (Zachary Quinto), Chekov (Anton Yelchin) and Uhura (Zoe Saldana) with Eric Bana and Leonard Nimoy, who appears as an older version of Spock.

Movie begins at 7 pm. “Star Trek” is rated PG-13 and runs 126 minutes. Complimentary snacks are served.
For further information, click here or call the library at 203.385.4162.

STRATFORD LIBRARY OFFERS "SNOWMAIDEN" FOR HOLIDAYS DEC. 2

2009-11-24T13:09:00.000-08:00

The Stratford Center Holiday Festival will begin at the Stratford Library with a special, live performance of “The Snowmaiden” on Wednesday, December 2 at 4 pm. The free event will precede the Town’s gala tree lighting and choral programs at Stratford Center.

LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR THANKSGIVING

2009-11-23T15:27:00.000-08:00

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will close on Wednesday, November 25 at 5 pm and all day on Thursday, November 26 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will reopen on Friday, November 27 at 10 am.
Current library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 10-8, Friday-Saturday: 10-5 and Sunday: 1-5 pm. For further library information, call 203.385.4167.

Youth Review Board

2009-11-17T11:44:00.000-08:00

A monthly meeting of students (grades 7-10) who read, review and recommend books for teens. Your opinion counts! Snacks are served. Your recommendations are published annually in the Gold Seal Booklist.

Other activities: volunteer in the Children's Department, our annual book sale, our summer reading program and more.

■December 21, 2009

Lovell Room--3:30 to 4:30 pm
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Creative Writing Workshop

2009-11-17T11:42:00.000-08:00

Monthly group of high school teens who love to write both prose and poetry and share their writings. The group is working this spring on publishing the 4th edition of their own literary magazine, Varied Voices.

We meet from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Lower Level Board Room. Meetings are on Monday evenings.

■November 23, 2009
■December 21, 2009
Click here for more information.

Anime Club

2009-11-16T16:30:00.000-08:00

Monthly group of middle and high school teens who read anime and manga.

Bring a friend!

***PLEASE NOTE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION and TIME CHANGE

Wednesdays - Lovell Room
Upcoming club meetings:

Anime Club for High School Students
■December 9, 2009 - 3:00-3:30 pm

Anime Club for Middle School Students
■December 9, 2009 - 3:30-4:00 pm
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24/7 Virtual Reference

2009-11-12T09:54:00.000-08:00

NO Check In/ NO Check Out… NO Late returns…
NO need to photocopy… over 100 titles,
accessible 24/7…
Here's a sample of what you will find:

Fashion, Costume and Culture
through the Ages

To view Teen Virtual Reference databases click here and type in your library barcode number .

Teen Department

Black History Essay & Art Contest Award Presentation

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

Holiday Hours at the Library

Technology Sandbox--NEW Dates Added!

Free College Prep Service for Teens Offered October 18th

Anime Club meeting

You Are INVITED!!!

Attention Kindl users!

Summer Reading Winners!

School Summer Reading--Last Chance!

Creativity In Motion

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

GRAND FINALE for Teen Summer Reading Program

MYOthello--A Very Special Teen Tuesday Event

Teen Tuesday Martial Arts Event!

Teen Tuesdays BEGIN!

Summer Reading Rush is ON!

**NEW FOR TEENS THIS SUMMER**

WIN A LIMO RIDE!

LIBRARY TEEN DEPARTMENT SETS “RISING STARS” PROGRAM

“TEEN ANIME” IS LIBRARY’S EXHIBIT FOR MAY

Your Future Starts Now!

Programs Postponed due to SNOW!

Library Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Black History Month Essay Contest and Celebration

FREE Homework Help Available for High School Students

HOLIDAY MAGIC SHOW AT STRATFORD LIBRARY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2ND AT 4 PM.

Download audio books, ebooks, movies and MORE to come!

Barnes & Noble Bookfair to support Stratford Library!

Need help with your assignment? Check this out!

FREE downloadables for teens!

Woodend Road Community Planning

College Admissions: Top Application and Essay MISTAKES

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Event

Library closed for the Holiday but Get It Online availabe 24/7/365

LIMO RIDE WINNERS arrive at school in style!

Get it ONLINE!

FREE LIMO RIDE DRAWING!!!

Teen Tuesday Fun Night

Creative Writing Workshop

Teen Tusday Event for Older Teens!

Teen Tuesday "Mystery" Movie Night

Teen Tuesday--Drawing, Crafts and more!

Just 4 Teens Movie Night

Win a FREE LIMO RIDE on the first day of school!

Library offers two $500 scholarships

Attention all Drama Queens and Drama Kings too!

The Black Girl Next Door--FINALE!

Creative Writing Workshop

Stratford Library - Stratford Library eNews

Meet the author-Jennifer Baszille

Books Over Coffee for TEENS!

Wii Fit Event

Black History Month Contest

Teens are invited!

HOSA meeting cancelled

Black History Essay Contest

New Computers Are Here!

Teen Services during the Holidays

LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S

Creative Writing Cancelled

No Computers Available

Bunnell Band Marches in Hollywood

Friday Night Movie at the Library

Anime Club Meeting Rescheduled

Can’t get enough Cirque Du Freak ?

FREE Movie Night-Star Trek

STRATFORD LIBRARY OFFERS "SNOWMAIDEN" FOR HOLIDAYS DEC. 2

LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR THANKSGIVING

Youth Review Board

Creative Writing Workshop

Anime Club

24/7 Virtual Reference

NEW FOR TEENS THIS SUMMER