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  Update, January 14th, 2022: The CDC updated it's mask guidance today.  Some key points: Masking is a critical public health tool for preventing the spread of COVID-19, and it is important to remember that any mask is better than no mask.   To protect yourself and others from COVID-19, CDC continues to recommend that you wear the most protective mask you can that fits well and that you will wear consistently.   A respirator (N95 / KN95) has better filtration, and if worn properly the whole time it is in use, can provide a higher level of protection than...

Our 2021 Giving Tuesday Partner was The Sterling House Community Center of Stratford You Shopped - We Donated! $234 donated 12/1/2021 Thank you to everyone who participated! For more information about The Sterling House Community Center and all the wonderful programs it offers: 

Equal access to the resources and services our library  offers creates opportunities for learning, support literacy and education, and helps shape the new ideas and perspectives that are central to a creative and innovative society.

  The Sterling House Community Center Food Pantry needs our help! ⁣ This important community program is running low on the items shown above. They serve ~200 patrons each month, make 128 deliveries to home bound seniors, and support close to 100 Stratford students each weekend with food support. ⁣⁣Donations can be made at Sterling House ⁣ BUT—⁣ If you make your donation at Mellow Monkey Gifts and Home Decor, we will give you 20% off one regularly priced item purchased in store - up to a $20 discount -AND- we will make sure those items are delivered to the Food Pantry. ⁣⁣Thank...

We were especially proud of a special initiative that results in us being able to present a check to the Stratford Historical Society for more than $1,450.