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Mayor’s Summer Reading Party If you have read 10 books this summer, you are eligible to sign up for the mayor’s party. Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Perry House Lawn (Rain location is the Baldwin Center) Audience: Children 0-12 Sign up here for the Mayor’s Summer Reading Party  

Which flavor of Oreo is Stratford’s favorite? Try different varieties and vote for your top picks. Results will be posted on Library social media accounts. Note: food allergens present. When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Place: Library Courtyard All ages.  

The Children’s Department will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, 7/29, from 10am-12pm so that workers can safely complete a repair in the department. We will be open at 12pm and DEFINITELY in time for our 2 animals shows at 2pm and 2:45 pm. We appreciate your patience as we make our room safe for everyone. […]

Great news! Our Caribbean Carnival program this Wednesday is for all ages, and you are welcome to attend! Call us at 203-385-4165 to register. And, because of the Library’s construction, the toy area will be closed for this program from 10:45-12:15 on Wednesday, July 22. We appreciate your understanding – we may have difficulty getting […]

Because of our Magic Show tomorrow, and the Library’s ongoing construction, the Toy Area will be closed from 1:30-3:30pm for set up and show time. We apologize for the inconvenience. Right now, the show, for ages 5-12, is full, but if space becomes available, we will let people in from the waitlist and any interested […]

The Stratford Library Children’s Department Summer Reading program starts on June 1, 2026. The theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read” To sign up for summer reading and learn about new book suggestions and events click here.

Click here to register for 2026 Seed Giveaway Pick-ups are in the Children’s Department.

Donate Art Supplies to ART4A Cause please bring the art supplies to the children’s department. Arts 4 Cause