POETRY BOOKS Strong women, brave men, and fearless kids… Funny rhymes and delightful wordplay… Poems about animals and the environment… History in lyrical form… The poems in these collections will inspire, make you laugh, and touch your heart. Come to the Stratford Library Children’s Department and check out a POETRY BOOK you may have missed! […]
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School Support Tip – Literacy Programs at the Library
Literacy relates to reading, but also to writing, listening, speaking, and music. The Stratford Library offers many Literacy based programs which help children to develop a love of stories, information, and reading while building their comprehension, writing, and listening skills. Storytimes Baby Lapsit (ages 0-1) Toddler Time (ages 1-2) Preschool Storytimes (ages 3-5) Do It […]
DIY Storytime – Irish Tales
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on the theme of Irish Tales whenever is convenient. BOOKS: Fiona’s Luck • Written by Teresa Bateman • Illustrated by Kelly Murphy • Published by Charlesbridge Publishing • Presented by Happy Cultivated After the Leprechaun King steals all the luck, Fiona comes up with a plan to get it back. https://video.link/w/0FSUb […]
New Books You May Have Missed – Monsters and Demons
NEW BOOKS ABOUT MONSTERS AND DEMONS Dragons and dungeons. Beasts and slayers. Hauntings and evil spirits. Ghosts, skeletons, and dead pets! All these and more are lurking on our shelves. Come to the Stratford Library Children’s Department and check out a new book about MONSTERS AND DEMONS you may have missed! Anya and the Dragon […]
School Support Tip – STEAM-based programs
The Stratford Library offers many STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) related programs, encouraging children’s interest and learning in a fun, interactive way. Science, Technology, & Engineering Programs Science Camp (ages 5-8) Mad Science programs (grades 2-6) Coding Club (grades 3-6) Astronomy Club (grades 3-6) Miss Melissa’s Science Videos (all ages) Science Sundays (grades 3-6) […]
Science To Go – Make Your Own Chia friend
Enjoy this fun video all about hands on science!
DIY Storytime – Strong Women
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of Strong Women whenever is convenient. Do-It-Yourself Storytime Strong Women BOOKS: A Computer Called Katherine • Written by Suzanne Slade • Illustrated by Veronica Miller Jamison • Published by Little, Brown Books for Young readers • Presented by The Children’s Storytime Bookshelf The true story of how a […]
What’s Going on right now in March
Hi, everyone! We’ve been so busy lately we haven’t had a moment to even say what’s going on. So here’s a quick update with more to come throughout the month. St. Patrick’s Day Grab’n’Gos – we still have a few left. Sign up here to reserve one. Family Garden Project – Basil – we still […]
School Support Tips – You Wouldn’t Want to Science & Invention Books
You Wouldn’t Want To … series – Science & Inventions Do you think life would be better without insects, bacteria, or extreme weather? Could you get by without gravity, vaccinations, or clean water? Would you want to live without writing or books? Think again! These 32-page nonfiction books use humor to explain scientific concepts, discoveries, […]
School Support Tip – Readaloud Book Pairs
Print & Audiobook Pairs Listening to an audiobook while simultaneously reading the print version of the book can be very beneficial for children: increasing their reading speed, expanding vocabulary, improving fluency and comprehension, teaching pronunciation and critical listening skills, boosting reading confidence, and allowing students to read above level. The Stratford Library offers audiobooks in […]