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LEGO Spike Essential Kits at Stratford Library

The Stratford Library Children's Department has announced the purchase of 6 LEGO Spike Essential Kits for their young patrons. The new purchase was made possible from a grant received from the Stratford Rotary ClThe kits come with everything children need to build their LEGO project. Using a Chromebook, children follow instructions and, upon finishing, they are then able to program their project to move. The Children's Department is planning two related events this summer on Tuesday, June 11 at 4 pm and Saturday, August 24 at 2:30 pm. Registration required online: www.stratfordlibrary.org.

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STRATFORD LIBRARY KIDS EVENTS IN JUNE

Summer Reading Sign UpsSign-ups for Stratford Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Program begin on Saturday, June 1 for all ages. This year’s theme is Read, Renew, Repeat! Pre-readers up to age 8 can sign up for the Read to Me Program. Complete activities each month for a prize. Participants will also receive an invitation to a party on Thursday, September 12. Readers through age 12 can sign up for the Summer Reading program. Children who read receive monthly prizes. Read 8 books to be eligible for a summer reading party with Mayor Hoydick and the Stratford Library on Wednesday, August 7. Sign-ups begin on the Library website and in person beginning June 1. For more information about Library programs and services,…

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“Monday Matinees”

Free Monthly Screenings of Popular Films  The Stratford Library returns with its popular film series through 2024. The series offers freeshowings of recent, popular films shown uncut and on widescreen each month. LOVELL ROOM 12 PMINFORMATION: 203.385.4162 MAESTROJune 10Bradley Cooper directs, co-writes and stars as Leonard Bernstein in this powerful biopic about the legendaryconductor’s complicated relationship with his wife, Felicia (Carey Mulligan). R, 129 minutesDUNE, PART 2June 24Visually thrilling and narratively epic, Dune: Part Two continues Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the beloved sci-fiseries in spectacular form. PG-13, 166 minutes THE COLOR PURPLEJuly 15A story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical, THE COLOR PURPLE is a decades-spanning tale of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces…

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Stratford News: Arrest Made in Shooting Incident

The Stratford Police Department’s Detective Bureau is investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Bates Street, Stratford on May 22, 2024 at approximately 8:00pm. Michael James has been charged with Assault 1 st degree with a Firearm and Reckless Endangerment 1 st Degree. These charges stem from Michael James firing a round from his registered firearm while arguing with his 36-year-old step-son Rakeem Mack. The round also struck Michael James’ wife whose name is Lolita Mack-James. Both Rakeem Mack and Lolita Mack-James were transported to the hospital after sustaining non-life-threatening wounds. The investigation has thus far determined that Michael James was in the process of protecting Lolita Mack-James while she was engaged in an argument with her son Rakeem Mack.

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