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

More Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports online is now available for Stratford Library cardholders. This subscription database offers more reviews and ratings that are not available with the magazine (the library has a subscription).

Find it- from our website (http://www.stratfordlibrary.org/)

Click on the "Check Our Databases" Icon

Scroll down & click on Consumer Reports

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