It’s going to be sweater weather this week! Are you ready? While you’re pulling out the sweaters, blankets, and cozy socks, check out what the Library has to offer this week! And be sure to check our calendar for a sneak peek of November events. Happy fall! School Support Tips On Mondays […]
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DIY Storytime – Spooky
Enjoy this DO-IT-YOURSELF STORYTIME on the theme of SPOOKY! whenever you like! BOOKS Creepy Carrots • Written by Aaron Reynolds • Illustrated by Peter Brown • Published by Simons & Schuster Books for Young Readers • Presented by Weston Woods Jasper Rabbit loves to eat the carrots of Crackenhopper Field, until they start to follow […]
What’s Going On – October 21-24, 2020
It’s late October, and the two most important questions on all our minds are: What is the best kind of Halloween candy? Which recipe for pumpkin bread should I use? While we wouldn’t dare answer the first question, I must categorically state that the best pumpkin bread recipes should include cloves and raisins. And your […]
School Support Tip – How to Get a Library Card
How to Get A Library Card People often ask us, “How old does my child have to be to get a library card?” Our answer is, “They have to be born.” It’s true! All Stratford residents, regardless of their age, can get a library card. There are 3 levels of library cards: • Kids PreK-5th […]
DIY Storytime – Apples
DO-IT-YOUSELF STORYTIME on APPLES Enjoy this storytime whenever you like! BOOKS: How do Apples Grow? • Written & illustrated by Jill McDonald • Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers • Presented by Stories for Kids This nonfiction books shows how apples grow from seeds to fruit-bearing trees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIMeNi25Ww0 Print the pages for My Apple […]
School Support Tips – Library Services This Fall
INFORMATION FOR STRATFORD LIBRARY FAMILIES Hello, families! The Stratford Library is open, but please be aware that your visit to the library will be a very different experience during this school year. The Library is operating under our own Phased Plan for Operations During the Covid 19 Pandemic which adheres to guidelines provided by the […]
What’s Going On October 12-17, 2020
The leaves are falling! Turn around, and there will be more to rake! Despite some chilly mornings, the weather hasn’t truly turned, and it seems we’ll have at least one more week of fine weather to enjoy outdoor activities. Speaking of activities, the Library has many for you to enjoy! Check out what’s happening soon […]
DIY Storytime – Trains
Enjoy this DO-IT-YOURSELF STORYTIME on TRAINS any time you like! BOOKS: Freight Train • Written and illustrated by Donald Crews • Published by Greenwillow Books • Presented by Mrs. Clark’s Reading Corner Kids can learn about the different cars of a freight train as it travels along the track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ola2pR9bXyU Use recycled tissue boxes for […]
School Support – Welcome to the Children’s Department!
Every Monday, we’ll be posting School Support Tips to help families learning at home. Welcome! The Stratford Library Children’s Department is now open! We are back on the second floor, with a new look. Although the new furniture has not yet arrived, you’ll be able to see the changes we have made during the renovation. […]
What’s Going On October 5-10, 2020
We have not had as much rain as we would like, so this may turn out to be a muddy, brown fall foliage season. Nonetheless, we can all agree that the brilliant maple trees provide the best fall leaf peeking, and they usually turn their colors last. It seems this week they are getting ready […]