Stratford Public Library's commitment to your well-being stretches well beyond the confines of our shelves. We're also a place where you can find the resources, connections, and care that you need.
Social Workers from Family Services Perth-Huron is available for brief individual and family counselling, as well as referrals to other community resources including addictions support, housing and other health and mental health services.
1st Tuesday of Month | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Drop-In
Library Settlement Workers YMCA of Three Rivers from provide information about citizenship, housing, education, English Language Assessment, the library, and other community resources. In-person or by phone (Lily Yin | lily.yin@ytr.ymca.ca | 548-255-1239
Weekly Thursdays | 1:30 - 4:30 PM | Drop-In
Available daily on the main level during library hours, the Snack Stop regularly stocks snack foods, reusable menstrual products -- and when possible, non-perishables. Free to everyone! Please help yourself.
Free period products (pads, tampons) are available in all of our unisex restrooms. Reusable period products (Diva Discs, Diva Wash) are available on our Snack Stop shelf.
TAXES: Community Volunteer Income Tax Program NOW FULL
Need help getting your taxes done? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, you may qualify to have your taxes done for free through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). This program is NOW FULL.
We offer two options for filing returns:
- Drop off your documents at the library, and the library and volunteer will mail your documents back after filing
- Attend a Zoom meeting with the volunteer who will complete your return
Contact Shauna Costache at scostache@splibrary.ca or 519-271-0220 x114 or complete the form below to get started.
Are you new to Stratford? We're excited to help you settle into your new home with valuable free resources, information and services at no cost to you. Ask for a Welcome to Stratford package at the front desk when you come and get a new library card.