Stratford News: Child Ingests Tide Pod
2023-12-21@5:19pm--#Stratford CT-- A report of a child accidentally ingesting a Tide Pod in the 500 block of Birdseye Street.
Stratford Library Offers Yarn SwapCrafters Invited to Exchange on January 27
The Stratford Library Reference Department and its Knit Wits program present a Yarn Swap on Saturday, January 27 (2024) at 11 am. The program is free and open to the public. One crafter’s unwanted yarn is another’s inspiration. Do you have a yarn stash that is languishing, unused and unappreciated?Crafters are invited to bring their unwanted yarn to the Library’s first-ever Yarn Swap. Participants should package their yarn in clear bags and be ready to negotiate with fellow yarn lovers. Tables will be available to set-up and display yarns and crafters can also bring knitting accessories (books, needles, project bags) which need to be in good and clean condition. Attendees are also encouraged to stay and knit. Light refreshments will…
Stratford News: Employee Injured
2023-12-13@12:50pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of an employee getting their hand stuck under a forklift according to radio reports at the burial vault company in the 500 block of Surf Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2023-12-12#Stratford CT-- Special thanks to all the viewers that told us about the stabbing earlier this morning at Connecticut Distributors, Inc. at 333 Lordship Boulevard. Police confirmed that one person is in critical condition as a result and said that the public is in no danger.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2023-12-01@4:55pm--#Stratford CT-- Today's vehicle fire was inside a garage in the 100 block of Garibaldi Avenue. The fire did not extend to the home. The fire marshal has been called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2023-11-20@12:49pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- A fully engulfed car fire on the Sikorsky Bridge on the Merritt Parkway northbound.
Stratford News: Candles…No Porch Fire
2023-11-12@8:08pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters are in the 1100 block of Stratford Avenue for a report porch fire. Turns out to be a candle on the porch. But now you know what all the noise was about!!
Book Scientists
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer Book Scientist kits for children ages3-12. Each kit includes books and activities. Books are selected based on the ageof the child participating. This month the theme is Dinosaurs (November 17).Return the Library books when they are due and keep everything else! To register,visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more informationabout Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visitstratfordlibrary.org/kids.
November Storytimes
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. offers weekly storytimes for children.Storytimes meet at 10:30 am. On Mondays, Toddler Time meets for ages 0-2. OnTuesdays, Preschool Storytime meets for ages 3-5. Baby Lapsit meets on Thursdaysfor babies 0-18 months. Friday Fun offers stories and songs for ages 2-5. (Nostorytimes on November 23 and 24). Enjoy early literacy activities and meet otherfamilies at Library storytimes. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org,then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services forchildren, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.
Stratford Library’s “Sunday Afternoon Talks”
The Stratford Library's "Sunday Afternoon Talks" series will be featuring a captivating presentation on the American Revolution on November 12. This event aims to shed light on the often overlooked participation and crucial role played by people of color during this historical period. The speaker, Eric Chandler, will return to the library to deliver a thought-provoking discussion titled "Slaves, Freemen & Haitians in the American Revolution: Between a Rock and a Hard Place." Chandler's talk will delve into the narratives of individuals who, motivated by the pursuit of freedom from chattel slavery, fought for both the Revolutionary cause and the British forces. The talk will also explore the lesser-known stories of free Black individuals who fought alongside White colonists to…