Stratford

FARMER’S MARKET SET TO OPEN FOR SEASON AT PARADISE GREEN ON MONDAY, JUNE 17, RAIN OR SHINE

The Paradise Green Farmer’s Market is set to open for the season on Monday, June 17th on Paradise Green,121 Huntington Road in Stratford. The market will run every Monday until the end of October from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, rain or shine. Parking is available at the Stratford Baptist Church and all along Main Street in the retail center. As in previous years, Connecticut-grown produce, local meats, fish, cheeses, baked goods, and crafts will be featured. In addition to purchasing locally grown and made products, the market continues to be a great place to hang out with friends and neighbors and socialize. Creative art activities for kids are available every week! While live music is not provided weekly, recorded music…

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Stratford Library Celebrates “On Juneteenth”

Dr. Immacula Cann Is Guest Speaker on June 19The Stratford Library Reference Department will present “On Juneteenth” on Monday, June 19 from 7-8 pm. The program is held in conjunction with the nationwide observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday which commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States.Guest speaker for “On Juneteenth” is Dr. Immacula Cann, Grand Marshall for the annual Juneteenth parade held at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut. According to Dr. Cann, “It is a tremendous honor to be recognized and to be the spokesperson for Juneteenth.  Juneteenth is so much more than a parade. It's an American holiday - not just for Black people - and it's an opportunity to raise awareness and to…

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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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