10/1-10/15: Rep Your Flag!
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month drop in and design a flag to represent where you are from. Grades 6-12. Drop-in. No registration required. While supplies last. Location: Teen Department
10/6: 5:00-6:00 pm: Volunteer Open House
Learn more about volunteering in the Children’s, Teen, uCreate Department or becoming a Homework Helper by attending one of these sessions. We’ll cover everything you need to know, including applications, interviews, orientations, registrations, responsibilities, and schedules. Applications will be accepted from 9/28 through 10/9 only so be sure to mark your calendars!
For more details, check out www.stratfordlibrary.org/volunteer. Space is limited and late applications won’t be accepted. Ages 13+ Location: Lovell Room.
10/8-11/2: 3:30-5:00 pm: Thank a Veteran
We are celebrating Veterans Day & we want to say Thank You to our veterans. Join us in the Teen Dept. & help design & create cards that will be hand delivered to our Stratford Veterans. Can’t make it on 10/8? No problem! Drop in the Teen Dept. any time between Thursday 10/8 – Mon. 11/2 and design & create a Thank You card for our Veterans. Your thoughts and your thanks can mean a lot to those who have served. All supplies provided. Lots of snacks & community service hours for all who participate.
10/12: Homework Helpers
Calling all students in grades 6-8 who want a little help with their assignments. High school students are available to work with you one-on-one in a no stress environment helping you with your class assignments, studying for a test or just helping you improve your grades. These are 1 hour sessions and registration is required.
Check back for more details once the new school year begins.
10/12: 4:00-5:30 pm: Zombie Barbies
Zombie Barbie returns! Come and celebrate Halloween by making cheerful dolls dressed in pink into brain eating zombies! We’ll supply everything; you bring your creative ideas! We will put them on display and take pictures when you are finished. While supplies last. Grades 6-12. No registration required. Location: Lovell Room.
10/19: 4:00-5:30 pm: Candle Magick
Candles are a common magical tool and has been used across cultures and centuries. In this workshop, we will discuss how to use candles for rituals, color magic, to strengthen your intentions and practice the art of candle gazing! Participants will also get to make their own magical candle to take home. Grades 8-12. Registration required. Location: Lovell Room.
10/24: 2:00-3:00 pm Chess Club
Whether you’re an experienced chess player or playing for the first time, join us for refreshments and friendly competition! Grades 6-12. No registration required. Location: Teen Department.
10/26: 5:00-6:30 pm: Haunted Snack and Coloring Lab
Assemble your own spooky trail mix, build your own dirt cup, and chill out with a selection of creepy‑cute coloring sheets. Come anytime during program hours to snack, color, and hang out in the Teen Space. While supplies last. No registration required. Grades 6-12.
