Stratford Public Library

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.

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.

☀️ 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!!

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?!

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.