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STRATFORD LIBRARY KIDS EVENTS IN JULY 2025

Jun 28, 2025 Alex

Summer Storytimes Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes! The Stratford Library Children’s Department offers summer storytimes for children. Storytimes meet at 10:30 AM: Mondays: Music Time (ages 0–2) Tuesdays: Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Thursdays: Baby Lapsit on June 26, July 24, and August 14 (ages 0–18 months) Storytimes run through July 29 and are held in the Children’s Program Room. Registration is required. Visit stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. Children’s Craft Table Weekly summer crafts with teen volunteers.Open Monday–Thursday: 10 AM–12 PM & 2 PM–6:30 PMFridays: 10 AM–12 PMWhile supplies last. Volunteer availability permitting. July Events July 1 – Summer Art: Floral Arranging | 4:00 PMAges 7–12. Create a red, white, and blue floral arrangement to…

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Stratford Man Charged in Sexual Extortion Case Involving Multiple Victims

Jun 27, 2025 Alex

Stratford, CT – The Stratford Police Department has arrested a local man in connection with a series of sexual extortion cases involving multiple victims, including a juvenile. Over the course of three days in May 2025, three adult women came forward reporting that a male suspect had threatened to release sexually explicit images of them online unless they sent additional intimate photos. As detectives investigated the claims, they identified the same suspect in all three cases. A fourth victim, a juvenile female, was also identified and confirmed the same individual had targeted her in a similar manner. The suspect, identified as Mikel Reyes, was charged on June 25, 2025, following the execution of an arrest warrant. Reyes was charged with…

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Stratford House Fire

Jun 27, 2025 Alex

Firefighters were called to Lantern Drive for a garage fire. Initial calls indicated that there might be a man stuck inside the car that was parked inside. Police were first on the scene, and they ensured the man was not in the vehicle or garage. Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire that engulfed the house as well as the garage. No one was injured and the fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2025-06-27@11:35am--#Stratford CT -- #ctfire

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UPDATED INFORMATION! STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN JULY 2025

Jun 27, 2025 Alex

Thru 8/15: Teen Summer Reading – Let’s Level Up on Reading This Summer! Create an online reading account at: https://stratfordlibrary.org/summer-reading-2025/ Log your reading time. From 6/2 to 8/15, earn 1 virtual ticket for every 30 minutes of time spent reading (or listening!) to a book, comic, magazine, news article, etc. 7/1 | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM: Karaoke and ChillLet’s level up our summer with some karaoke and chill time with friends. Get ready for tasty snacks, board games, and some much-needed fun.Grades: 7–13 | Location: Lovell Room | No registration required 7/8 | 7:45 PM–9:00 PM: Nerf WarsIt’s time to level up the fun! Treasure seekers, join the hunt! We’ve hidden gold in the stacks, and it’s up to each team…

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Cooling Centers Open Across Stratford, Bridgeport, and Westport as Extreme Heat Continues Through June 25

Jun 23, 2025 Alex

Due to a forecasted heat wave with heat index values expected between 100 and 105 degrees, the towns of Stratford, Bridgeport, and Westport have activated their Cooling Center Protocols, effective immediately through 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Residents, especially seniors, children, those with pre-existing health conditions, and anyone vulnerable to heat-related illnesses are urged to stay cool, hydrated, and indoors. All three municipalities are offering designated cooling centers with varying hours to provide relief from the dangerous temperatures. Governor Ned Lamont also issued statewide guidance, reminding residents that cooling centers can be located by dialing 2-1-1 and emphasizing precautions such as hydration, limited outdoor exposure, and checking on vulnerable individuals. Stratford Cooling Center Locations: Baldwin Center – 1000…

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Structure Fire

Jun 22, 2025 Alex

https://youtu.be/wIt6mr-MROg Report of a structure fire on North Abram Street in Stratford. Firefighters arrived on scene to a house semi engulfed in flame on its front and put out the fire, both the outside and the extensions into the structure. It's unknown if there are any injuries at this time.

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Union Rallies After Town Terminates Two Injured Firefighters

Jun 20, 2025 Alex

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Chants of “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!” echoed through Stratford's Main Street as union members and supporters rallied today in defense of two firefighters who were recently terminated while on extended injury leave. The protest, organized by the union, aimed to draw attention to what they call an unjust decision by the town to terminate the employees before they had a chance to recover and return to duty. Union President Steven Michalovic addressed the crowd, stating, “We’re out here today in support of two of our members who were terminated by the town last Friday. Both members have been off on a job injury leave for quite a bit of time,…

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A Summer Tradition Continues: The Stratford Summer Sunset Concert Series Kicks-Off June 17th

Jun 14, 2025 Alex

STRATFORD – The Stratford Department of Recreation is excited to announce that the 2025 Summer Sunset Concert Series will kick-off on Tuesday, June 17th. The concerts are performed at the Paradise Green Gazebo on Tuesdays through August 26th. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held the following Thursday. All concerts begin at 7:00pm.Paradise Pizza is the proud sponsor of this Celebrate Stratford Series.Those attending the Summer Concerts Series are welcome to park in the back of the Stratford Baptist Church at 131 Huntington Rd. The church asks that attendees keep off the grass at the church. We thank the Stratford Baptist Church for providing this accommodation.For more information about the Summer Concert Series and more Celebrate Stratford…

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Readers Theatre Showcase Set for Stratford Library

Jun 14, 2025 Alex

The Stratford Library and Square One Theatre Company have announced the schedule for the Readers Theatre Summer Showcase 2025. The annual series of live, staged readings of new and established plays will begin on Wednesday, June 18 and continue on seven evenings through July 30. All performances are free and open to the public.The festival opens June 18 with Job, a tense contemporary drama by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring Lynnette Victoria and Pat Leo. Other productions include The White Chip (June 26), Fatherland (July 3), Lady Jigsaw (July 10), Conversations with Mother (July 16), Left on Tenth (July 24), and Eureka Day (July 30).All performances will take place in the Stratford Library’s air-conditioned Lovell Room at 7:00 pm. Doors open…

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