Job Seekers Workshop at Library on October 20

Department of Labor To Co-Sponsor “Job Search Strategies”

The Stratford Library Adult Services Department will offer a special workshop for job seekers on Tuesday, October 20 starting at 10 am. “Job Search Strategies” is hosted by the Connecticut Department of Labor’s Bridgeport Office in conjunction with the Adult Services Department of the Stratford Library.

The workshop will discuss job search strategies for the 21st century. New tools and techniques will improve one’s chances for success in today's job market. The program is presented by Michael Shavel, a career counselor from Bridgeport's Department of Labor. Following the workshop, there will be options for hands-on job searching practice. Inquire at the Stratford Library’s Reference desk about reserving a p.c. in their new, on-site Career Center. The library workshop is free and open to the public but seating is limited and advanced registration is required. It will be held in the Library’s Lovell Room between 10 am and noon on October 20th. To register, call the Stratford Library’s Adult Services Department at 203.385.4164.

Pink Ribbons

Have you noticed lots of people wearing pink lately? October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. The library has a display up with books & lots of pamphlets (& magnets)about all aspects of breast cancer - prevention, finding doctors, treatment options, emotional help and survivor stories. The Breast Cancer Network of Strength has kindly given the library a big box of information for us to pass along to you. Topics include- "What You Need to Know", "Breast Cancer Prevention" and "When the Woman You Love has Breast Cancer". The Breast Cancer Network of Strength is also looking for volunteers to help with various aspects of their services- we have volunteer applications at the library or you can contact Anita Patel, the volunteer coordinator at the Branford, CT office: 312-873-2757 or email apatel@networkofstrength.org