Stratford Public Library

06/23/2026

Looking for your next chapter? The Stratford Public Library is hiring for three exciting opportunities to join our team!

Children's Services Librarian (Full-time, Permanent)
Are you passionate about connecting children and families with stories, discovery, and lifelong learning? Applications close July 20.

Systems Librarian (Full-time, Contract)
Do you enjoy troubleshooting, thinking strategically, working with technology, and finding smart solutions? Applications close July 20.

Library Page (Part-time, Permanent)
Love books, organization, and helping keep a library running smoothly? Applications close July 5.

Explore the positions, learn more about our team, and apply at splibrary.ca/jobs.

06/22/2026

Improvements are coming to St. Andrew Street!

PLEASE NOTE: Starting tomorrow (Tuesday, June 23), vehicle access to the library will be available via Church Street. The intersection at Ontario Street and St. Andrew Street will be closed for approximately two weeks. Pedestrian access to the library will remain available throughout the construction.

Improvements to the intersection of Church Street and Ontario/Huron Street will begin this week, and will require a temporary road closure.

Starting tomorrow (Tuesday, June 23) at 7 a.m., Church Street from St. Patrick Street to Ontario Street /Huron Street will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks.

Local traffic will have access St. Andrew Street to reach properties within the closure area, including the Stratford Public Library, the Perth County Courthouse, St. Andrew’s Church, Stratford Intermediate School, and other nearby businesses and residences.

Pedestrian access will also be maintained along the perimeter of the construction area.

The improvements include a realignment of the intersection, with curb extensions that will shorten the pedestrian crossing.

06/21/2026

☀️ Happy SUMMER SOLSTICE!

The longest day of the year has us craving sunshine, fresh air, and a really good book. Come on in and stock up on beach, hammock, or cottage reads, and audiobooks for weeding, walking, or wandering. (Conveniently, we know just the place to find them all.)

Or bring your latest read and settle into a cozy spot in our front garden. You might find a few of our library team doing just that.

⭐️ PLUS!! The STAR (Summer Time Adult Reading) CHALLENGE starts July 1!

Let's make some summer memories now that it's finally here. And let us know in the comments what you're reading!!

06/18/2026

Not to brag, but we do some pretty cool things here at SPL.

One of our favourites? The Teen Maker Marketplace — where Brooke, our fearless Teen Librarian, helps young artists and makers turn their hobbies into real dollars while earning volunteer hours. It's just the best.

This year, the program has a few exciting changes:

✨ It runs in the summer — which means teens entering Grade 9 can join, too!
✨ Meetings are on Zoom — so you can participate from the cottage, the backseat of a car, or wherever summer takes you.
✨ The Vendor Market is moving downtown during the busy season — meaning more shoppers, more visibility, and hopefully... more sales!

If you know a creative teen who makes, paints, crafts, sews, designs, builds, or dreams up cool things, send them our way.

Applications are open for only a tiny bit longer -- so don't wait too long!

👀 What you see in these images are some teen makers from last year with their business banners. Aren't they so great?!

06/11/2026

Tiny glimpses of tiny masterpieces… made with BIG talent.
Stop by and take in the full Tiny Art exhibit at the reception from 4:00 - 6:00 PM OR on display on the main floor until the end of the month. You’ll love what these 58 artists created on such a small canvas.

06/10/2026

HAPPY HOUR in the STACKS is back. And we couldn’t be more delighted.

We love seeing our community out in full force — making new friends, enjoying good music, delicious cocktails and mocktails, getting creative with literary-themed crafts.

This time we’re welcoming the most fabulous York Street Thought Process. This talented duo will knock your socks off. And we’re lucky to also have The Bunker Performance Lounge & Cafe joining us to mix cocktails.

Must be 19+ to wander the stacks after hours next Friday!
JUNE 19 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Main Floor (please register)
Live Music: 7:30 PM

💗 This performance was made possible thanks to the Destination Stratford MUSIC POP-UP GRANT.

06/09/2026

Woohoo. TD Summer Reading Club STARTS TODAY!! Pick up your kit and register at the Children’s Service Desk. Then DIVE IN (that’s this year’s theme).

READ! (whatever you want)
TRACK! (on our BINGO card)
EXCHANGE! (for amazing prizes & another card)

This year our prizes include TD Summer Reading Club tote bags, magnetic bookmarks with gift cards attached, a TDSRC water bottle, and more! A huge thank you to TD and other community partners for those generous support.

If you want more details go look at our bio link. Or pop in and grab your kit.

06/08/2026

Today is Staff Development Day (Monday, June 8)!

While our team spends the day learning, sharing, and growing together, the library will be closed for the day.

Investing in our team means investing in better programs, better service, and a better library experience for all of you 💗💗💗

We’ll see you again tomorrow!

P.S. 🌸 Please also enjoy the first of our peonies in the garden, busting open.

06/05/2026

🎨📚🖌️🖼️ Sometimes typical novels are turned into a visual work of art. Aren’t they GORGEOUS?!

And thanks to Brittany, and her eye for beauty, we curated a whole pile of them for you to look at (and check out).

“Fore-edge painting” can be traced back to the 1500s, and has continued for centuries, but we’re delighted it’s made a big comeback as of late.

In this ultra digital age, there is something extra special about feasting your eyes on real pages of written words and works of art on the pages edges.

06/05/2026

MakerSpace is ON THE MOVE this Saturday. Join us at Brocksden Country School Museum — an OLD schoolhouse with NEW things.

OLD MEETS NEW - a free family open house!
Saturday, JUNE 6 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Brocksden Country School Museum
📍 2719 Line 37 (Vivian Street) between Road 110 and 109