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Stratford Library Events in the Second Half of July

Summer Storytimes: Summer storytimes continue through July, with various sessions including Music Time, Preschool Storytimes, and Baby Lapsit. Children’s Craft Table: Weekly summer crafts with teen volunteers continue throughout July (closed July 4). The craft table is open Monday-Thursday, 10am-12pm and 2pm-6:30pm, and Fridays from 10am-12pm. Book Scientists: Book Scientist kits with the theme "National Parks" will be available on July 26. Registration is required. Stomp Rockets: A Stomp Rockets program for ages 6-10 will be held on Wednesday, July 17, at 2pm. Registration is required. Kindness Club: The Kindness Club meets on Thursday, July 18, at 4pm for ages 6-11. Registration is required. Stuffed Animal Sleepover & Picnic: Drop off stuffed animals on Tuesday, July 23, from 4:30-6:30pm and…

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3 Arrests made related to the 2023, shooting at “In the City” Lounge

#Bridgeport CT--- On June 11, 2024, Tyquwane Gilchrist voluntarily surrendered at Bridgeport Police Headquarters in response to an outstanding arrest warrant. This warrant pertained to the September 10, 2023, shooting at “In the City” Lounge, located at 196 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. Gilchrist faces charges of Criminal Possession of a Pistol/Revolver, with a court-set bond of $200,000. This morning, he was arraigned at Bridgeport Superior Court. Additionally, Gilchrist was a victim of a shooting on April 27, 2024, within the 300 block of Orchard Street. On May 23, 2024, a warrant was served to 28-year-old Micherlens Thelemaque, also known as Mike T, for his involvement in the September 10, 2023, assault at “In the City” Lounge. Thelemaque is charged with…

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MURPHY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE JOB CORPS, IMPROVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND OUTCOMES

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) on Wednesday introduced the Job Corps for the Next Generation Act to increase access to Job Corps programming and improve student outcomes. The legislation would improve the student experience, give local campuses more flexibility to tailor programming for their students and staff, and create a new career training program that provides a direct pathway for youth disconnected from the workforce to enter careers of strategic national importance. Job Corps is the largest free residential education and job training program for young adults ages 16-24 that helps students complete their high school education, teaches them high-value technical skills, and connects them to employment.…

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