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Science Video – Lava Lamps
Ms. Melissa, from the Children’s Department and her amazing helper, Carter are back with another Science Kids From Home Video. Today’s experiment is a step by step guide on how to make a lava lamp from everyday items you should have at home. https://www.facebook.com/Stratfordlibrary/videos/346131029685223/ Here are a couple links to learn more about lava lamps: […]
What’s Going On – June 1-6, 2020
It’s week 12, or week 2 of Phase 2 reopening. How’re you doing – there are only two weeks of school left – home stretch! This week’s photo? A wolverine. A rare sighting in Washington state revealed one on the beach, not their usual habitat, and there are only about 20 of them known to […]
Paper Books, Please? Yes!
I’ve been emailing with some of our patrons today, and I didn’t want to leave any of you out of the loop – in case you missed it on our FB and main Library page, YES, you can place holds and schedule pick up on ANY Library item. Major thanks to our Circulation and Reference […]
What’s Going On May 26-30, 2020
It’s week 11, or week 1 of Connecticut’s Phase One reopening. In case you visit the beach, this week’s animal photo is seagulls! If you take your own seagull pictures – socially distanced! – please share them with us. Hey, there are only 3 weeks left of school – you will make it! This week, […]
DIY Storytime – Under the Sea
Do-It-Yourself Storytime Theme – Under the Sea Enjoy this DIY storytime whenever you like! BOOKS: Story: Clark the Shark Written by Bruce hale Illustrated by Guy Francis Published by HarperCollins Presented by StorylineOnline and read by Chris Pine Clark the Shark loves his life. But he loves everything just a bit… too much. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgZRMptA0Lk This […]
Science Video Tuesday! Rain Clouds
Ms. Melissa, from the Children’s Department and her awesome helper, Carter are back with another Science Kids From Home Video! Today, they are creating a Rain cloud in a Jar. Ms. Melissa guides you step by step on how to create a colorful rain cloud from the comfort of your own home! Stay tuned for […]
What’s Going On May 17 to 23, 2020
It’s week 10. Are you hanging in there? Join us for games, trivia, drawing and other programs. This week’s picture? A panda, who is in luvvve with napping. It’s almost warm enough for you to start planning your panda tree house, right?!! (If anyone does build a tree house, we here at the Library are […]
DIY Storytime – I Am Special
Do-It-Yourself Storytime Theme – I Am Special! Enjoy this DIY storytime whenever you like! Books: Story: I’m Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem • Written by Jamie Lee Curtis • Illustrated by Laura Cornell • Published by HarperCollins • Read by Amber Connor (Storytime Pals) This book says why it’s important to like […]
What’s Going On May 11 to 16, 2020
It’s week 9 – how’re you doing? Join us for Fun on the Farm storytime and other programs. This week’s picture? A sheep, who is very interested in what you are doing … and eating! Sheep are very curious about eating! Special Programs this Week Monday at 6:30 pm. Fun on the Farm Storytime for […]