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STRATFORD LIBRARY SEEKS BOOK DONATIONS FOR ANNUAL SALE

Jan 24, 2025 Alex

The Stratford Library Board is currently requesting donations for its annual book sale. Contributors are urged to recycle their good books to share with others and help the Stratford Library increase their book purchase fund at the same time. The book sale fund-raiser is being organized this year by the SLA Board of Trustees member Shelley Hall of Stratford. Donations of good hard cover books and paperbacks, fiction or non-fiction as well as sound and video recordings, can be brought to the library. A special book collection bin is on site in the Main Lobby. The book sale workers encourage residents to donate their biographies, cookbooks, poetry, plays, travel, mystery, science fiction, children’s books, etc. Premium condition books and children’s…

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STRATFORD LIBRARY TO HOST “TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY” FEBRUARY 1

Jan 23, 2025 Alex

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, celebrates “National Take Your Child to the Library Day” on Saturday, February 1. The annual event is free and open to the public. ‘Take Your Child to the Library Day’ encourages families to visit their local library and discover everything it has to offer. This year’s theme is “Fun Around the World,” offering different activities throughout the day. From 10am-2pm, children can participate in a fun “Around the World” activity at each of the 7 continents. From 10am-4:30pm, children can stop by anytime for a free book and to play “I Spy Australia.” Additional special events, which require registration on the Library’s website, include Preschool Play Time from 10:15am-11:15am for ages 2-5…

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Stratford Library Upcoming Events including Free Concert and Sunday Afternoon Talks topic

Jan 19, 2025 Alex

SAINT IN CONCERT AT STRATFORD LIBRARY Stratford Singer/Musician to Perform on January 26 The Stratford Library will present Stratford singer Thierry Coriolan-Beauregard (aka Saint) in a special concert, “A Cry for Peace & A Shout for Love”, on Sunday, January 26, at 2 pm. The concert is free and open to the public.Saint is a singer/songwriter/composer formerly from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His family roots spread across several states in the United States and the island of Haiti. He first brought his Alternative-Soul Music to New York City, where he resided for a few years. On the New York City stages, he inspired many with his unique style of music. Since then, he has written and recorded several inspirational songs. Through…

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Final Reminder of Meeting for Rehabilitation of the Devon Railroad Bridge Carrying the Metro North New Haven Line in Milford and Stratford

Jan 8, 2025 Alex

https://portal.ct.gov/dotstratfordmilford0301-0557... A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Register for the meeting HERE. After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the meeting access link. The primary purpose of this project is to provide safety and operations improvements to the Devon Railroad Bridge, which carries one of the most popular rail lines in the U.S. Extending its service life will also lead to the construction of the future Devon Bridge Replacement Project.. No right-of-way impacts are anticipated. Construction is expected to start in summer 2025, based on design progress and approval of permit(s). The estimated cost is $110 million, with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds. Comments…

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Stratford Library Sets 2025 Book Talks Winter/Spring Series Set Thru June 2025

Jan 8, 2025 Alex

The Stratford Library has announced that its “Books Over Coffee” program will continue for live, in-person meetings in the Lovell Room through June 2025. The monthly book discussion program, hosted by Stratford Library staffer Linda LiDestri, has been a popular staple at the library for over 40 years. It is free andopen to the public. The library continues to offer the latest in current titles and topics and on Wednesday, January 29 Erin Morgenstern’s enchanting new novel, The Night Circus, will kick-off the winter/spring series. Two star- crossed magicians engage in a deadly game of cunning in this spellbinding novel that captured the world's imagination. Part love story, part fable The Night Circus defies both genres and expectations. Other titles…

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Reminder of Meeting for Rehabilitation of the Devon Railroad Bridge Carrying the Metro North New Haven Line in Milford and Stratford

Jan 6, 2025 Alex

https://portal.ct.gov/dotstratfordmilford0301-0557... A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Register for the meeting HERE. After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the meeting access link. The primary purpose of this project is to provide safety and operations improvements to the Devon Railroad Bridge, which carries one of the most popular rail lines in the U.S. Extending its service life will also lead to the construction of the future Devon Bridge Replacement Project.. No right-of-way impacts are anticipated. Construction is expected to start in summer 2025, based on design progress and approval of permit(s). The estimated cost is $110 million, with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds. Comments…

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Meeting for Rehabilitation of the Devon Railroad Bridge Carrying the Metro North New Haven Line in Milford and Stratford

Dec 26, 2024 Alex

A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Register for the meeting HERE.  After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the meeting access link. The primary purpose of this project is to provide safety and operations improvements to the Devon Railroad Bridge, which carries one of the most popular rail lines in the U.S. Extending its service life will also lead to the construction of the future Devon Bridge Replacement Project..  No right-of-way impacts are anticipated. Construction is expected to start in summer 2025, based on design progress and approval of permit(s). The estimated cost is $110 million, with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds. The proposed project plans…

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