Stratford Star

Parent-child book discussion — Thursday, May 17

Children ages 6 to 10 and their parents are invited to the Stratford Library's Parent-Child Book Discussion Thursday, May 17 at 4 p.m.

Read to Therapy Dogs — May 19 and 24

Children of all ages may read to Golden Retriever Venus (pictured left) on Saturday, May 19, 10:30 a.m. and Spinone Italiano therapy dogs Siena and Drago Thursday, May 24, 4:30-6 p.m.

To register for a time or for more information, call 203-385-4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org.

Chiropractor to discuss medication — Sunday, May 20

Milford chiropractic physician Dr. Jason Jenkins will discuss "Medications & Your Health" during Sunday Afternoon Talks at the Stratford Library Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m.

The talk is open to the public, free of charge, in the Lovell Room.

Kids crafts — Sunday, May 20

Children ages 3 to 12 may stop by for crafts Sunday, May 20, 2-4 p.m.

To register, call 203-385-4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org.

Aspiring Authors — Monday, May 21

Children with an interest in creative writing are invited to Aspiring Authors Monday, May 21, 4 p.m.

Group meets one Monday a month to participate in collaborative and individual writing projects. Bring a notebook.

To register, call 203-385-4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org.

Career coach — Monday, May 21

The career center on wheels designed to deliver career services and training opportunities returns Monday, May 21, 10-3. Workshops are free and open to job seekers age 16 or older. Basic computer skills helpful but not required. First-come, first-served. Call 203-385-4164.

Timelines in Excel Class — Tuesday, May 22

Children ages 9 to 12 are invited to a one hour class on "Timelines in Excel" Tuesday, May 22 at 4 p.m.

Learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create timelines for homework.

To register, call 203-385-4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org.

Free film, Contagion — Thursday, May 24

Contagion, Thursday, May 24, 7 p.m., Lovell Room. Speakers from the department will introduce the film and hold a post-film discussion.

Play It Again, Square One — Tuesday, May 29

Talk-back with actors and artistic personnel from the Square One Theatre Company’s recent production of The Good Doctor, a comedy by Neil Simon Tuesday, May 29, noon, Lovell Room. Light refreshments. Presented by the Friends of Square One Theatre Company.

Books Over Coffee — Wednesday, May 30

Monthly book discussion continues with John Grisham’s latest bestseller, The Litigators, Wednesday, May 30, noon, Lovell Room. Bring a bag lunch; coffee and tea served. Discussion leader is Kathy Faggella.