Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of “Animals Dress Up” whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS The Hat • Written and illustrated by Jan Brett • Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons • Presented by Bookworm Bonny Hedgie gets stuck in a sock and tells the other animals that it is his new hat. […]
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Kids Books You May Have Missed – Fantasy
FANTASY NOVELS Mythical beasts and magical creatures. Strange lands and alternate realities. Epic battles between good and evil forces. Fantastic quests and adventures. Get lost in another world with these incredible books. Come to the Stratford Library Children’s Department and check out a new FANTASY NOVEL you may have missed! Anya and […]
What’s Going On – January 6 to 12, 2021
Keep your eye out – you may see a fox this winter! Also keep your eye out for great programs and activities from the Stratford Library. We will get through January together! Phonics Parade – Grab ‘n’ Go Kit. Sign up then pick up a fun activity – this one is a fun, rhyming game! […]
DIY Storytime – Time
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on the theme of Time whenever your family would like. Happy New Year! BOOKS: Clocks and More Clocks • Written and illustrated by Pat Hutchins • Published by • Presented by Raquel Guerrero Mr. Higgins found a clock in his attic. But how would be know if it tells the correct […]
Kids Books You May Have Missed – Historical Fiction
Fighting for survival and acceptance. Confronting racial injustice. Escaping wars and oppression. Overcoming disease and physical challenges. Acts of bravery and rocket launches. Adventure, danger, mystery, and even humor are within the pages of these enthralling books. Come to the Stratford Library Children’s Department and check out a new HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK you may have […]
What’s Going On – New Year’s Preview
We’re marching along! Only a few days left of 2020, so time to look forward to 2021. Here are just a few highlights coming soon in January. The Great Family Read starts in January with New Kid by Jerry Craft. Learn about the book and register here. Storytimes resume at 10:30 am. Mondays is Toddler Time, Tuesdays is Preschool […]
DIY Storytime – Winter
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on Winter whenever is convenient for your family. Do-It-Yourself Storytime – Winter BOOKS: Animals in Winter • Written by Henrietta Bancroft • Illustrated by Helen K. Davie • Published by HarperCollins • Presented by STEMHAX Find out what some animals do in the winter. https://video.link/w/vnb1b I Heart Crafty Things has links […]
Books You May Have Missed – Adventure
Enjoy some adventure books you may have missed! A Talent for Trouble by Natasha Farrant. Catalog description: “Eleven-year-old Alice Mistlethwaite persuades her boarding school friends, Jesse and Fergus, to set out on an off-the-grid adventure in which they face storms, illness, injury, and international jewel thieves.” Gold Rush Girl by Avi. Catalog description: Victoria Blaisdell […]
School Support Tip – Fun, Educational Websites
Fun Educational Websites for Children Learning is fun and engaging when using quality educational websites specifically designed for kids. Children will enjoy exploring the resources below, which teach via games, stories, and fast-paced interactive activities. Preschool and Early Elementary Sites Sesame Street PBS Kids Starfall FunBrain Nick Jr. Exploratorium Storytime Science Turtle Diary Preschool Express […]
DIY Storytime – Toys
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on Toys whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: Just A Toy • Written and illustrated by Gina and Mercer Mayer • Published by Golden Books • Presented by Kids Books Read Aloud Little Critter has a hard time deciding which new toy to buy. https://video.link/w/TNE0b Adventure in a Box has […]