Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Penguins whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: Be Brave, Little Penguin • Written by Giles Andreae • Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees • Published by Orchard Books • Presented by Circle Time Reading Little Pip-Pip is afraid of the water, but overcomes his fears so he can swim with his […]
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School Support Tip – Online Research for Elementary Students
When an elementary student needs information, they can look at books, magazines, newspapers, or they can go online. Doing an online search can be difficult for children because there are SO many links they could click. Sometimes kids don’t know what to click, so they find incorrect information, like the time a child selected a […]
Books You May Have Missed – School Stories
SCHOOL STORIES New teachers and students. Friendships and bullies. School projects and life lessons. Public, prep, elementary, middle, and even magic schools – these stories will introduce you to memorable characters dealing with real and fantastic academic dilemmas. Come to the Stratford Library Children’s Department and check out a new SCHOOL STORY you may have […]
DIY Storytime – The Animals Dress Up
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. […]
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 […]