Calling all witches and wizards! It’s Fantastic Beasts Class Nnight at Hogwarts – The Stratford Library will be hosting a special wizarding event on Friday, November 30, from 7-9:30 pm. Attend different classes based on Hogwarts subjects and enjoy a few surprises. Wizard dress is highly encouraged. Copies of either Fantastic Beasts screenplay may be […]
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Trick or Treat Storytimes 2018
Storytime families please see the following schedules for trick-or-treat storytimes at the Stratford Library. Each storytime will consist of a shortened literacy program (Halloween themes present) followed by trick-or-treat around the Library. There is no need to register, and we recommend that costumes are such that they can withstand singing, dancing, and some amount of […]
Stratford Reads Day is October 13
Stratford Reads Day at the Library is Saturday, October 13. We’ll be celebrating with sign ups for both our book clubs as well as a special program in the morning with author Nancy Elizabeth Wallace. Courtesy of the Carol Pieper Memorial Fund. At 10:30 am, Ms. Wallace will visit to share her fall story and […]
Weather postpones Children’s Room Closing to Wed-Thurs
It’s raining! So our Children’s Room repairs will be this Wednesday and Thursday – we’ll be closed both days. Baby Lapsit **WILL** take place in the Library Lovell Room Thursday at 10:30 am. We can get books for you, but there will be no public access to the room those days. See you today and […]
Children’s Department – Closed September 18 & 19
Please make a note – The Children’s Room will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 18 & 19 for repairs to our windows. The rest of the Library will be open. There will be no programs on 9/18 and 9/19 – we look forward to seeing you Monday at 10:30 am for Toddler Time […]
Fall Storytime Schedule
Fall storytimes run September 11 (Tuesday) through December 14. No need to register, just drop in! Mondays at 10:30 am. Toddler Time for ages 1-2 Tuesdays at 10:30 am. Preschool Power Hour for ages 3-5 Thursdays at 10:30 am. Baby Lapsit for lapsitters up to 18 months Fridays at 10:30 am. Friday Fun for ages […]
Last Minute Reading and Math Help
Teen volunteers will be here to read with children and practice math at the following times (Parents should remain in the building during any homework help). August 14, 5-7 pm August 15, 10am-12pm, 5pm-7pm August 21 5pm-7pm Questions? 203.385.4165
Favorite Books this Summer!
We’ve been enjoying summer reading SO much this year, and one of our FAV. things is to hear about your favorite books! One that we have seen on many lists this year is Dog Man. A couple things you should know: It is by Dav (no e!) Pilkey, who is also the author of Captain […]
Irish Dancing Saturday
The Lucey Brennan Academy of Irish Dance will visit the Library on Saturday, July 28 at 11 am for families with children ages 4 to teen. Watch a demonstration, then try it for yourself! Dance in socks or sneakers for safety. Register via the Library’s Events page or call 203.385.4165.
Summer Reading 2018 Begins June 1
Stop by the Library beginning June 1 to sign up for summer reading! Our programs are organized by age – here’s a brief summary. Ages 0-8 (grown-up reading with you) – Read to Me Club – Complete 20 activities for weekly stickers and a party invitation. Grades K-7 (readers) – Summer Reading Challenge – Complete […]