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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  

Take Your Child to the Library is February 7! Visit the Library all day for: I Spy, Crafts, Free books Other events at specific times – see our Events page for the full details.      

Hi, everyone! For Tuesday, January 27: Please check the Library website (homepage) and social media for any Library closings or delays. If the Library is open, the following schedule will run for Tuesday, January 27. Morning storytime: Canceled – generally when school is canceled, storytime is canceled so families can be safe. Afternoon art class: […]

Take Your Child to Library Day is  Saturday, February 7, 2026 Register your child for the different events here

The Stratford Library Children’s Department offers Decodable Books for families, teachers, and homeschool groups to check out. What are Decodable Books? Decodable books are written for children learning to read. They usually focus on one of the phonics topics that children learn in school or with a homeschool curriculum. Unlike early readers that simply contain […]