New computers for the New Year

A New Year's Invitation: You are invited... ..to use the library's new computers in our Adult and Teen service areas. 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 even have new printers in black/white and in color. Come in and see us in 2010! You may be pleasantly surprised at all we have to offer. Holiday Schedule: The Library will be open until 8 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 30. We are closed on Thursday and Friday (New Year's Eve and New Year's Day) but we'll be open again our normal hours on Saturday (10 am - 5 pm ) and Sunday (1 pm - 5 pm). Have a great holiday and stay safe.

FINALLY!

Brand New Computers are coming!

They will be installed Monday, December 28th & Tuesday, December 29th

In order to upgrade the library's PCs and software, there will be No Computer Access on Monday, December 28th & Tuesday, December 29th.

During the PC upgrade, we will not be able to offer access to the internet, word processing, the Career Center, the Express Computers, or library databases.

Thank you for your patience while we make this long-awaited improvement!

Holiday Surprise

All we want for Christmas is....and we know you'll like it, too! Stay tuned!

Holiday Concert - Sunday December 13

The Stratford Library and Friends of Square One Theatre will present their annual holiday program on Sunday, December 13 at 2 pm. The event, “Holiday Music with Childs & Zamparo”, will take place in the Lovell Room of the Stratford Library. The concert is free and open to the public. Pianist David Childs and his wife, vocalist Janet Zamparo, will perform a variety of holiday favorites including “Sleigh Ride”, “Winter Wonderland” and “The Christmas Song”. David has been a full time pianist and educator for 25 years. He performs full time in the tri state region in a variety of venues.

Holiday festivities in Stratford kick-off at the Library, Dec. 2

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.

“The Snowmaiden” is a classic Russian folk tale told in toy-theatre style with two dimensional marionettes. It’s about a child made out of snow who delights her village before retreating into the forest, promising to return again each winter. The dances and songs that follow the story are adapted from Russian folk music and the library performance – presented by the acclaimed Purple Rock Productions – will feature live music with guitar and balalaika as it celebrates children, friendship and the change of the seasons.

“The Snowmaiden” will be held in the Stratford Library Lovell Room beginning at 4 pm on Wednesday, December 2nd. It is recommended for families with children ages 3 and up. The holiday program is free and open to the public but seating is limited and reservations are suggested. Call the Stratford Library Children’s Department at 203.385.4165 for further information.

After "The Snowmaiden," come together your fellow Strafordites for a warm community holiday festivities throughout town, listed in the flyer above.

LARGE PRINT BOOKS

Large Print is for Everyone!

Many people may not realize that the Stratford Library provides book titles that have been printed using a slightly larger type size and wider margins.

Large print books can help readers of all ages, including struggling or reluctant readers, anyone who needs glasses, and English as a Second Language readers.

Please visit the Stratford Library, and check out the terrific large print collection!

New Area Codes = New way to Dial

New areas codes to be added in Connecticut. The 475 area code will be added later this year to the area served by 203 and the 959 area code will be added at a future date to the area served by 860. What Will be the New Dialing Procedure? To complete local calls, the new dialing procedure requires callers to dial area code + telephone number. This means that all local calls in Connecticut that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using area code + telephone number. Beginning November 14, 2009, you must use the new dialing procedure for all local calls in Connecticut. If you do not use the new dialing procedure, your call will not be completed, and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again. Any preprogrammed phone numbers will need to be changed. Visit Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control for more information