Books in his name were donated to the library

 The late Jonathan Roper, a Stratford resident and former member of the Stratford Library Board of Trustees, was remembered recently with a donation in his name to the Library. 

Roper's widow, Elaine, donated two books of poetry by renowned author Nikki Giovanni. 

The books, "Quilting the Black-Eyed Pea" and "The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni," have been added to the Young Adult Non-Fiction circulating collection in memory of Jonathan Roper. 

      Pictured: (l-r) Elaine Roper with Teen Department Head Lucretia Duwel.
 

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