The Stratford Library Board of Trustees recently honored long-time board members Constantine Chagares and Joseph Janucik. At a special ceremony, the men were each presented a State of Connecticut General Assembly Official Citation for their years of services. Mr. Chagares has been on the Library Board for 44 years and served two terms as President as well as several committees including Finance, By Laws and Administrative Review. Mr. Janucik has served the Library for 40 years including one term as President as well as the House, Scholarship and Negotiating committees.
A&E videos have just been added to our downloadable offerings. These videos are always available (more than one person can download at a time) and can be used on a PC or a WMV enabled device. Titles included are the American Justice series, Ice Road truckers, Criss Angel, lots of biographies (contemporary as well as historical), travel, entertainment and more. Overdrive Media Console software (available from the Download Dock site is necessary to download them. Browse videos.
You’ve heard of them. Are they for you? Come to a Library Technology Sandbox.
A Technology Sandbox is a place:
Sandboxes are scheduled for:
In the Lovell Room
All Technology Sandbox hardware generously supplied by the Stratford Library Board.
Free Monthly Screenings of Popular Films
The Stratford Library cointinues its monthly film series in 2012 with “Friday Night Movies”. The series offers free showings of recent, popular films. Movies are shown uncut on widescreen. Complimentary snacks will be served. Join us!
For further information call the library at 203.385.4162.
Lovell Room - 7pm
In this bittersweet comedy, legendary director Woody Allen focuses his lens on a young engaged couple (Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams) whose experiences traveling together in Paris make them begin to question the kind of life they want to live as a couple. Woody’s biggest hit ever!
PG-13 94 minutes 2011
In 1960s Mississippi, aspiring writer Eugenia Phelan crosses taboo racial lines by conversing with Aibileen Clark about her life as a housekeeper, and their ensuing friendship upsets the fragile dynamic between the haves and the have-nots. Based on the immensely popular bestseller by Kathryn Stockett.
PG-13 146 minutes 2011
James Franco headlines the reboot of the immensely popular Planet of the Apes franchise, a prequel which boasts cutting-edge CGI effects and a gripping story set in modern-day San Francisco, where scientists are conducting genetic research on apes. A box office hit!
PG-13 105 minutes 2011
Named her best friend’s maid of honor, down-on-her-luck Annie’s competition with a fellow bridesmaid, the wealthy and beautiful Helen, threatens to destroy the wedding. Meanwhile, a local cop takes a liking to Annie. One of the year’s most popular comedies.
R 125 minutes 2011
An all-star cast brings to life the true story of Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), a former jock turned general manager who uses unconventional methods to bring the best players to the Oakland A’s, a major league baseball team struggling against financial hardship.
PG-13 133 minutes 2011
Paintings by Karen E. Macker on Display Through February 2012
"New England”, an original art exhibit of acrylic paintings by Stratford artist Karen E. Macker, is the art exhibit for February at the Stratford Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public and one of many art displays offered on an annual basis at the library.
Born in Waltham, Massachusetts, Karen (Ehret) Macker moved to Connecticut in 1975. She attended Stratford schools up until the age of 16, then moved to North Carolina and graduated in 1991. Macker painted mainly on wood for many years and would occasionally sell her work at local flea markets in North Carolina. She moved back to Connecticut in 2008. She prefers to work in acrylics and is mostly self-taught from reading about and watching other artists. Macker is a member of (and exhibits with) the Stratford Arts Guild and also displays her work at the Colonial Square Art Shop (Stratford) and at art galleries in the surrounding areas.
Viewing hours for “New England” are Monday-Thursday: 10-8, Friday & Saturday: 10-5 and Sunday: 1-5 pm. The art exhibit will continue through Wednesday, February 29 and is located in the Main Lobby of the Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut.
For further information call the library’s Public Relations & Programming Office at 203.385.4162.
A career center on wheels designed to deliver career services and training opportunities.
Visitors to the coach will find 10 computer workstations, high speed access to the Internet (via onboard satellite), 42” plasma TV with Smartboard overlay (for training use by the instructor), 10 wireless laptops and exterior plasma TV, interview room and an ADA-compliant lift and workstation for job seekers with disabilities.
Open Sessions are for all job seekers looking for individual help. Basic computer skills are helpful. First come, first served. Limited seating.
The CTWorks Career Coach will be on site at the Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, CT. It is free and open to patrons 16 years of age and older. For further information call Adult Services at 203.385.4164.
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There's a lot happening in the Stratford Library Children's Department. Click here for a list of programs.
Call: 203.385.4165 for further information.
Students in grades 7-12 you can get:
Visit the Teen Zone or stop by Teen Services on the Main Level or call us at 203.385.4167.
Any person with a disability who needs special assistance to participate in a library program should contact the Stratford ADA Coordinator at 385-4020 or 385-4022 (TDD) 5 days before the program.
Read more about Library Services for Patrons with Physical Disabilities
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