Stafford Library

10/15/2026

Next week is the Friends of Stafford Library's Annual Used Book Sale. We're looking for volunteers to help with setting up on Thursday (10/22 starting at 2pm) and breaking down on Saturday (10/24, also starting at 2pm). If you're interested, please contact Jessica at [email protected].

10/09/2026

The Friends of Stafford Library's Annual Used Book and Puzzle Sale is happening in two weeks! On October 23 (10-7pm) and 24 (10-3pm), the Friends will be selling books, puzzles, and baked goods to benefit the Stafford Library.

10/09/2026

The deadline for the Spooky CT Writing Contest has been extended to Halloween! Submit your original spooky story on our website by midnight on October 31st (the spookiest night of the year!) For rules and to submit a story, go to staffordlibrary.org.

09/30/2026

Less than a week before our next America 250 program! On Tuesday, October 6 (6pm), we'll be joined by theater historian Michael Langois who will deliver a talk about two patriotic/historical musicals: 1776 (1969) and Hamilton (2015). This lecture examines how each musical offers a distinct and contrasting vision of an American society at a crossroads, reflecting the values and tensions of their respective eras.

In two weeks, join us for an America 250 program on two historical musicals: Hamilton (2015) and 1776 (1969).
On Oct 6 (6pm), theater historian Michael Langois will be here to talk about how each musical offers a distinct and contrasting vision of an American society at a crossroads, reflecting the values and tensions of their respective eras. This program is funded by a grant from the Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts.

09/25/2026

This coming Tuesday! October 27 at 6pm. The return of Stafford Library's Pokémon Club. Be there to battle, trade, or show off your collection. There will even be some giveaways!
This child-led program is for elementary age children.

POKEMON CLUB returns to Stafford Library on Sept. 29 at 6pm. This elementary-age, child-led program puts Pokémon trainers together to battle, trade, or simply show off your collection and just talk Pokémon. Sign up on our events calendar at staffordlibrary.org.

09/24/2026

October is only one week away (gasp!)
Here is Stafford Library's calendar! Zoom in for detail.

09/22/2026

In two weeks, join us for an America 250 program on two historical musicals: Hamilton (2015) and 1776 (1969).
On Oct 6 (6pm), theater historian Michael Langois will be here to talk about how each musical offers a distinct and contrasting vision of an American society at a crossroads, reflecting the values and tensions of their respective eras. This program is funded by a grant from the Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts.

09/17/2026

POKEMON CLUB returns to Stafford Library on Sept. 29 at 6pm. This elementary-age, child-led program puts Pokémon trainers together to battle, trade, or simply show off your collection and just talk Pokémon. Sign up on our events calendar at staffordlibrary.org.

09/15/2026

Next Tuesday (Sept. 22 at 6pm), Stafford Library welcomes musician and lecturer Kent Besocke, who will be performing and discussing music that was popular during the American Revolution. This program is part of our America 250 series and is funded by a grant from the Scripps Family Fund for Education and Arts. Be sure to sign up on our events calendar at staffordlibrary.org