The Library is closed Sunday, August 3 and Monday, August 4 for the Civic Long Weekend. 

The Library is closed Sunday, August 3 and Monday, August 4 for the Civic Long Weekend. 

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Programs and Events

January - December

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2025 Book Lovers Reading Challenge (virtual)

Do you want to challenge yourself to read more in 2025? Would you prefer to do it at a no-pressure pace? 

Our 2025 Book Lovers Reading Challenge is the perfect way to be inspired, and tackle the...

May - September

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Tales and Trails "Your House Is Not Just A House"

Join us on this self-guided story trail as you read Your House Is Not Just a House by Idris Goodwin. 

From May 10 - September 2, 2025, take a stroll along the beautiful Heritage Trail at the Stratford...

July - September

TD Summer Reading Club 2025 (virtual)

We're reading our way through summer... 

This year's TD Summer Reading Club theme is "Take Me Away" -- allow yourself a trip around the world and across Canada, discover new places far and wide, within...

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STAR (Summer Time Adult Reading) Challenge

Why should kids have all the fun? Join STAR (Summer Time Adult Reading Challenge) this summer at your library and read for fun and prizes.

Summer Time Adult Reading Challenge (STAR) is open to all...

July - August

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Ignite Your Summer: Photo Contest (virtual)

📸 Our Instagram summer photography contest is back!

Are you a shutterbug with a sharp eye for a perfect pic? Think you can capture the coolest close-up or the most dreamy night sky? Each week this...

July

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Settlement Worker Drop-In Hours

Library Settlement Workers provide information about citizenship, housing, education, English Language Assessment, the library, and other community resources. 

A Library Settlement Worker is available...

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Cue the Creativity: Maker Magic

Step into the spotlight with Cue the Creativity: Maker Magic, a free weekly drop-in program designed to engage a wide range of ages, abilities and interests through the magic of theatre arts. 

In...

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MakerSpace Open Lab

Welcome to the MakerSpace! Come try out exciting tools and technologies including a vinyl cutter, 3D printer, button maker, digital design stations, and more! Come anytime between 1-4 to work on your...

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Unplug & Play

Looking for a free, evening activity that's fun for the whole family? Look no further! 

Join us Thursday evenings at Unplug & Play: Your Weekly Adventure Zone -- a new interactive program designed for...

August

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Volunteer As A Ghost In The Library (virtual)

Teens -- embrace your Ghostly Side and earn volunteer hours by dressing up!

Get ready for the haunting of the library this August! We need YOU to bring local Stratford ghosts to life by dressing up as...