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Coronavirus Stratford: All March Library Programs Canceled
The Stratford Library has also paused the collection of book sale donations and volunteer sorting activities.
STRATFORD, CT — The Stratford Library continues to monitor the progression of the new coronavirus in our area. We are relying on expert advice to ensure that the health and safety of our patrons, staff and volunteers remains our top priority.
Right now, the library remains open to the public. We have enacted the following precautions:- Effective immediately, all library programs are canceled, through March 31.
- Our custodians are sanitizing "high touch" surfaces, including service desks, doors, railings, elevator buttons, tabletops, keyboards and the payphone, daily.
- We have paused the collection of book sale donations and volunteer sorting activities.
- CDC information flyers are posted and available for patrons.
- Staff and patrons are encouraged not to enter the library if they are not feeling well.
- In the Children's Department, shared toys and baby board books are not available.
If you are unable to come to the library, for any reason, use your library card to access a variety of resources that you can use from the comfort of home.
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- All of our ebook, e-audiobook, digital magazine, streaming music, movies, TV and more can be found at stratfordlibrary.org/download.
- Download ebooks and e-audiobooks from OverDrive and RBDigital.
- Movies, television, music, ebooks, e-audiobooks and comics are available from Hoopla.
- Digital magazines are available on Flipster.
- Visit Tumblebooks for a collection of children's books, games and more.
- TumbleBook Library has books for children in grades three to six.
- Streaming and downloadable music is online at Freegal.
- Find online articles, classes, language lessons and more on our research page at stratfordlibrary.org/research.
If you need to renew your Stratford Library card, or obtain a new card, call 203-395-4160. Reference librarians are always available to help you with our online services. Call 203-385-4164, email slaask@stratfordlibrary.org or use our contact form for assistance.
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