We’re starting this week’s post with a picture of a fire fighter, in honor of all our brave helpers working out west to help our neighbors in California, Oregon, and Washington stay safe. Of course we’re also so proud of our own firefighters, nurses, doctors, hospital workers, town and state government workers, public works, teachers, […]
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What’s Going On – September 8-12, 2020
Welcome back to our weekly feature, everyone! In honor of the recent black bear sightings in Stratford, here is this week’s animal friend! (Note: bears are really more like acquaintances – don’t approach them, try to get close to snap a photograph, feed them, or leave food outside). We hope everyone had a great, if […]
It’s Worth It Wednesdays – August is National Breastfeeding Month – Week 3
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the Stratford Library is partnering with the It’s Worth It! Campaign to provide information about breastfeeding to Connecticut families. Here are our last tips for the month! The It’s Worth It! campaign was developed by the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition, the Connecticut Department of Public Heath, and their partners to […]
It’s Worth It Wednesdays – August is National Breastfeeding Month – Week 2
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the Stratford Library is partnering with the It’s Worth It! Campaign to provide information about breastfeeding to Connecticut families. On Wednesdays in August, we will post tips from the It’s Worth It campaign. The It’s Worth It! campaign was developed by the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition, the Connecticut Department of […]
Online Concert this Wednesday, August 19
Turtle Dance Music Performs Wednesday, August 19 at 4 pm. Join us online – everyone welcome! Every family is welcome to join The Stratford Library online for a special end of summer concert. Matt Mazur of Turtle Dance Music will rock out with us on Wednesday, August 19 at 4 pm. Matt is a perennial […]
DIY Storytime – Party
Do-It-Yourself Storytime Party Time! Books: I Am Invited to a Party! • Written & illustrated by Mo Willems • Published by • Presented by Ms. Audrey’s Read-alouds Gerald gives Piggie some advice on how to dress for a party. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGtXn7C7DV0 Best Kids’ Party Ideas for All Occasions by DIY Projects: https://diyprojects.com/kids-party-ideas/ Xander’s Panda Party • […]
It’s Worth It Wednesday – August is National Breastfeeding Month – Week 1
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the Stratford Library is partnering with the It’s Worth It! Campaign to provide information about breastfeeding to Connecticut families. On Wednesdays in August, we will post tips from the It’s Worth It campaign. The It’s Worth It! campaign was developed by the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition, the Connecticut Department of […]
What’s Going On – August 10-15
Like cherries, this week is bittersweet. Summer reading has ended in what has surely been the most unusual summer in memory, we’ve put Tropical Storm Isaias behind us (or are trying to!), and now it’s that final rush til school begins. Let’s dive in! General Info: Most of the Library is open for in person visits. […]
DIY Storytime – Music
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Music whenever you like* Books: Drum Dream Girl • Written by Margarita Engle • Illustrated by Rafael López • Published by Houghton Mifflin • Presented by Rebekah Wall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfMSbC7T6Jw How to make an oatmeal container tom-tom drum from Howcast: https://safeYouTube.net/w/5KtO Musical Max • Written by Robert Kraus • Illustrated by Jose […]