Eclipse Talk with Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society A total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8th, 2024. Prepare yourselves and join us as we learn more about Stratford’s own Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society, lunar and solar eclipses, and how you can safely view this upcoming out-of-this-world event! Ages 6 and up. Tuesday, March […]
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Welcome Week 2024
It’s Welcome Week at the Stratford Library! We’d like to welcome everyone who is new to town or new to the Library, plus welcome back all our regulars. Grab N’ Go Kits Sunday, February 25, 2024 Children’s Bookpalooza Grab N’ Go Kit – World War 2 Register HereMonday, February 26, 2024Children’s Bookpalooza Grab N’ Go […]
February Events in the Children’s Department 2024
Tween 3D Doodled Valentine’s Workshop Learn how to make 3D Valentines using a 3D Doodler pen! Grades 5-7 only. Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Register Here Make Valentine’s Day Cards for Seniors * Spread the love and drop in anytime today to make a Valentine’s Day card for our local seniors! […]
Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 3, 2024
Take Your Child to the Library Day is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. There are programs throughout the day, as well as drop in activities from 10am-4:00pm. Stop by any time for: free books, visiting the Library’s “store”, enjoying a craft, and the Read for […]
Snuggle Up with a Book
While no snow is in our forecast, it’s always the right season to snuggle up with a book. Here are a few recommendations that are newly arrived in the Library! Cat on the Run by Aaron Blabey (Bridge short chapter book) – From the author of Bad Guys, we have … Ms. Beautiful, a cat influencer with […]
December Events 2023 for Kids
This time of year, we look outside and appreciate the evergreen trees, keeping our Connecticut landscape colorful even as the gorgeous fall colors fade. If the changing of the season has you looking for indoor activities, check out our online calendar for kids events, all ages concerts, and other Library events. And of course, this […]
Matica Arts Circus event – November 16, 2pm
The circus is coming to town! Well, it will feel like that when the Matica Arts performance takes place at the Stratford Library on Thursday, November 16 at 2 pm (It’s a half day of school). At 2 pm, watch Matica Arts perform juggling, stilt walking, and other feats of skill and grace. At 2:45 […]
Halloween Escape Room Game – play online!
Thanks to our volunteer, Candace, who designed this during the pandemic, we have a fun Halloween Escape Room game for you to play online. It’s an online game with questions to answer in the hopes you can get through all the screens and win the game. It’s a little spooky, so best for kids who […]
Kids Events October 10 through 14, 2023
It’s finally fall! In the Children’s Room we have… Tuesday, October 10, 10:30 am. Storytime. Register here. Wednesday, October 11, 4 pm. Preschool Art. Register here. Thursday, October 12, 10:30 am Baby Lapsit. Register here. Thursday, October 12, Jr. Scientists Grab and Go. Register here. Friday, October 13, 10:30 am. Friday Fun. Register here. Friday, […]
October News 2023 for Kids
If you love fall, you are not alone! Here are a few fun upcoming fall events in the Children’s Department. Modern Art Mashup meets Thursday, October 5 at 4 pm. Ages 6-12. Learn about Picasso then create similar art. Register here. Tween Marshmallow Surprise meets Wednesday, October 18 at 3 pm (early dismissal day!). Are […]