December 2015
Season’s Readings!
2015 continues to be a year of transformation
for SPL. A new PLOW van, revitalized children’s
floor, and new programs for the TD Summer
Reading Club have all made Children’s Services
fun and fresh. Our e-resources continue to
become even more sophisticated with services
like in-house Chromebooks and wireless
printing, integrated catalogues, and streaming
video/audiobooks.
Thank you for a wonderful
year and we look forward to
serving you even better in
2016!
Julia Merritt, CEO HOURS
Monday - Thursday 10am-9pm
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 2-5pm
CLOSURES
Dec 24 • closed at noon
Dec 25 - 27 • closed
Dec 31 • closed at noon
Jan 1 • closed
CONNECT WITH US
519-271-0220
[email protected]
19 St. Andrew Street, Stratford
From Us to You!
From December 11 to 22, at some
time during the day, a gift wrapped in
candy cane paper will be hidden by a
Library Elf somewhere in the library.
Find it - and it's yours to keep!
If you find a special gift:
 Tweet your find to @splibrary or take
an elf-selfie and tag @splibrary on Instagram
 Stop by the information desk and let us
know
Your name will be added to our "Frame of
Fame." Happy Hunting!
Tech Tips
Research Before you Buy!
Check Consumer Reports 2015 Holiday Guide for picks
on the best gifts, details on the latest deals, time and money
saving tips and much more. If you have a library card you
have access.
www.stratford.library.on.ca/databases/consumer-reports
Key Ring
Load your library card on your phone using the free Key Ring
app and use your phone to check out library materials. Takes
the term smartphone to a whole new IQ level.
www.stratford.library.on.ca/mobileapps
Going Away for the Holidays?
Ask us about suspending your holds this holiday season to
make sure you don’t miss anything.
Adult Programs
In 2015 we asked you… we listened… and now...
Exciting new adult programs will
begin in January 2016!
Let’s Do it!
Let’s beat the winter blues
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Book Off!
Book Clubs, it’s time to
pick your passion
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Saturday is Game Day
The library is your living room
- come play here!
Check our website for dates & details
Youth Programs
Whale of a Tale
Monday evenings
All year long • 6:30-7:15pm
Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more
Festive Traditions around the World
In 2016, Stratford will be hosting The World Festival of
Children’s Theatre! We are inviting children and their
families to come learn about holiday traditions for some of
the countries participating in the Festival. We will be making
a piñata, creating tree decorations, learning songs in a new
language and participating in a festive play.
Saturday December 5 • 1-3pm • FREE • Auditorium
Thank you to the Stratford & District Leisure Activity Council for their generous support.
If you require this document in an alternate format,
contact the Library by phone 519-271-0220 or email [email protected]