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Recently I was asked where is the best place to find out about local events online. There are actually quite a few different places, each with their own focus and intended audience. I've decided to share some of these sites this month, because if you are like me, you must be itching to get outside and enjoy some of this spring weather!
Welcome to Stratford
Visit the official site for the Stratford Tourism Alliance. This site contains information not only for visitors to Stratford, but also for residents as well. Read about the various things to see and do, the various upcoming festivals and be sure to read up on the Stratford Chocolate Trail... yum!
City of Stratford: Things to Do
Why not explore a new bike trail? A new park? Visit a new church? Or check out the local pool schedule. The City of Stratford's Recreation Division is also now on Facebook, "Like" them to be updated on upcoming events.
SNAP Perth
Have you noticed the new local publication called SNAP Perth? This publication covers local happenings in Perth County from the previous month with lots of pictures (print copies available at the library). I bet you will recognize more than one person in this paper. You can also visit the SNAP Perth website and see what's upcoming this month. You will be amazed with all that is happening in Perth County on a daily basis.
Kids Play Perth
There are lots of great programs and organizations that focus on children and families in Perth County. Kids Play Perth brings them all together in one website. Kids Play Perth is also quite active on Facebook and Twitter so be sure to follow them to keep up to date.
Stratford Public Library
And of course there are all the events the Stratford Public Library offers! Check our events page, follow us on Twitter and Facebook and you can even add our Google Calendar to your Google Calendar page for easy access. If you are not using these social sites, you can always check the bulletin board at the entrance to the library for upcoming library and community events.
Tech Tip
With more and more of our daily communication and services being done online, having a secure password is very important. Choosing a secure password is a matter of creating unlikely letter and number combination's. The more obscure your password, the tougher it will be to crack. Here are a few tips:
- Don't use words or phrases with personal significance or that are in the dictionary
- Mix letters, numbers and symbols as well as upper and lower case letters
- The longer the better - ensure your password or pass phrase is longer than 6 characters
- Don't use the same password for everything
- Use a word or phrase, for example, Stratford, and move your fingers up one row on the keyboard - Stratford becomes W54q5r94e
And speaking of security, if you need assistance adjusting your Facebook ever changing privacy settings, register for one of the library's Facebook classes.
But wait... there's even more to do around Perth County and beyond!
Visit Perth County
So many great day trip adventures are available to be had in Perth County. Follow the Epicurean Trek, Ride the Counties Motorcycle Route map, or follow the Shakespeare to the Shoreline driving tour - and that's just the tip of the ice burg!
Ontario, Yours to Discover Festivals & Events
Celebrate the seasonal activities around Ontario! Find out what, where and when from this site.
Southern Ontario Tourism
The natural beauty of Southern Ontario comes to life at popular tourist destinations like Point Pelee National Park, Wasaga Beach and Niagara Falls. We have a wealth of attractions within a couple of hours drive within Southern Ontario - Explore!
Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance
Stratford and area has an ever growing reputation as a culinary destination. Visit the OCTA site to find out not only what is happening in Stratford, but also in the rest of Ontario. There are dinners, farmer's markets, festivals and tastings to explore.
Ontario Parks
Are you planning on going camping this summer? Be sure to book your campsite early as campgrounds can fill up quickly. Besides camping, explore the trails, rivers, fishing sites, and wildlife viewing in Ontario's parks.
Upcoming Events
Computer Training
Computer training, from basic to advanced, is back. Visit the training web page for available session or call 519-271-0220 x31 for more information.
2011 Waterloo Lecture Series
Come to one of the FREE Waterloo Lectures in the Stratford Public Library Auditorium. In coordination with Stratford Institute, University of Waterloo. 7-9pm. On April 7, Michael Ross will be talking about The Art and Science of Apology.
National Volunteer Week April 10 - 16
Once again, it's time to celebrate our terrific library volunteers - what better time than during National Volunteer Week. We'll be gathering on Wednesday, April 13th at 4:00 p.m. to enjoy a time of fellowship, with light refreshments. We'll be thanking all of our many volunteers, and giving a special nod to the following for one, two and five years of service.
In Royal Style: The Private Jewels of the House of Windsor
On April 27, from 7-9pm come hear Joseph Hisey discuss The Private Jewels of the House of Windsor. Please note that this is the same program as the Noon Hour Club programs on April 14 and 21. Tickets are $2.00 and available at the main floor circulation desk.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Festival, 4th Volume
 Librarian Robyn Godfrey leads a talk on plays being presented at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in the 2011 season. Tuesdays, from 2-3pm $1.00 admission.
Thursday Noon Hour Club
The Thursday Noon Hour Club has been meeting regularly at the Stratford Public Library for over thirty years. The presenters may be writers, performers, musicians, historians or people in business. Most are local residents who generously volunteer their time to the "Noon Hour Club". Admission is $1.00. Coffee is available and feel free to bring your lunch. Sessions are on Thursdays and begin at 12:00 noon.
- April 7 DOROTHY WASHBERN and SALLY HENGEVELD
Young at Heart: Children's Books for Adults
- April 14 JOSEPH HISEY
In Royal Style: The Private Jewels of the House of Windsor Part 1 (tickets required)
- April 21 JOSEPH HISEY - In Royal Style: The Private Jewels of the House of Windsor Part 2 and your Royal memorabilia (tickets required)
- April 28 JOHN MILLER - Second Decade Serenade, Stratford Summer Music
- May 5 PAT QUIGLEY -
Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2011 Theatre Season
Good Book Group
Interested in reading a good book and getting together to talk about it? Join the Good Book Group. For April, read The Bishop's Man by Lynden McIntyre. Discussion is on April 26, 7pm at the Library.
Whale of a Tale
A FREE evening drop-in Family Story Time for preschoolers on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 7:15pm. Bring your young ones in their pjs! Whale of a Tale is in the library auditorium.
Donation Day
The Library is happy to accept donations of gently used books, books on cd, compact discs and dvds. Sorry, we cannot accept encyclopedia sets, text books, magazines or books which have been water damaged. For further information, contact the Library at 519-271-0220 ext. 34 or visit our donation page.
Donations should be dropped off between 10am and 5pm at the back door of the library (off the parking lot). The next donation day is April 29.
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