As temperatures climb and we move into the dog days of summer, there is one place on Main street that has both the air conditioning -- and the entertainment -- to keep you and your kids from burning up entirely.
And best of all, there is no charge.
It’s the Stratford Library, and it has a whole agenda of exciting events to benefit you within its friendly confines. Here is a look at what they have to offer this week and beyond.
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Vamos a Leer Bilingual Story Time
Migda Carrera of Parents’ Place returns on Wednesday for her weekly Bilingual Story Time. The event will be read in both Spanish and English and is intended for children in preschool and elementary school. Migda will read every Wednesday until July 31. In addition to stories, the event will feature songs and activities, as well as a craft. The event begins at 10:30 a.m.
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Celebrate Korean Culture with Tae Kwon Do
This one-hour Tae Kwon Do class is intended for children ages five to twelve. It will take place in the library’s Lovell Room. While registration began two weeks ago, it is not required for the event according to the library website. The event starts at 11 a.m.
Readers Theatre
Wednesday will feature another performance by the Square One Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Stratford Library. The program offers live readings of plays. This week’s performance will be “Dust Rings a Bell” by Stephen Belber. The performance will take place at 7 p.m. and is free to the public.
Pajamarama
Wrapping up Wednesday’s activities, “Mr. Keith” will read to children ranging from preschool and up. Blankets are encouraged. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are asked to arrive five minutes before 6:30 p.m. to sign in.
World Art Origami
On Thursday, The Japan Society of Fairfield will be on hand to teach the fine art of Origami. The event is open for kids ages six to twelve and will take place in the Children’s Room. The class will run from 3 to 5 p.m.
World Card Games
On Friday afternoon, children are invited to bring a grown-up to take part in a class that teaches card games from around the world. Examples include games such as pig, rolling stone and James Bond. The event is intended for children ages eight to twelve and registration is required. The event will begin at 2:30 p.m. and will last until 4.
Running all month, the July Art Exhibit features Stratford photographer Ken Blumberg. Blumberg, a Stratford resident for over twenty years, is a passionate, published and prized artist with over forty years of experience. Viewing hours are Monday thru Thursday, 10 to 8, and Friday thru Saturday, 10 to 5. Blumberg’s photographs will rotate until the end of the display on August 31. The exhibit is located in the main lobby.
The Adult Summer Reading Program continues its practice of offering participants the opportunity to win prizes while reading any book of their choice. This promotion requires attending no meetings and does not mandate the reading of books from any specific list. Once a ticket is filled out with the title of your chosen book, you will be eligible for the drawings. Drawings will be held periodically throughout the summer and prizes include gift certificates from a variety of local establishments guaranteed to be worth your while.
To see a calendar of library events, click here.
