We’re finishing up the Library’s “One Book” celebration, and here are a few garden-themed events to round out the fun. – Saturday, November 12, 10:30 am. Harvest Theme Music Time for ages 0-5. – Sunday, November 13, from 1:30-4 pm (whenever you can make it). Miniature Gardens Craft for ages 5-12. Register on the Library’s […]
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See you this Saturday!
Just a quick reminder to stop by and see the Library at the Vicki Soto 5K this weekend. More info here: http://vickisoto5k.com/
Miss Soto’s Literacy Legacy Beautiful Hands Display
In celebration of the current classroom book, Beautiful Hands, all children are welcome to stop by the Children’s Department to add their hand-tracing to our banner. This title is the current Miss Soto’s Literacy Legacy title – enjoy all the titles at the Library!
New on DVD!
New media titles that will be in the Library soon! Pokemon Sun and Moon on 3DS (November 18) The Secret Life of Pets (December 6) Elena of Avalor (December 6) The BFG (November 29)
Read Around Stratford Visits the Congregational Cemetery
Read Around Stratford will visit the Congregational Cemetery behind the Library on Thursday, October 13 at 4 pm for children ages 5-12 with a grownup. Enjoy an activity and learn about the cemetery and its ties to Stratford’s history. Register from the events page. Read Around Stratford is courtesy of the Carol Pieper Memorial Fund.
Children’s Events October 1-10
No need to register for storytimes; please visit our calendar to register for special events. October 1 – Read Around Stratford club begins for all readers! Sign up in the Children’s Department. Read 1000 pages this year and come to a special reader party. October 2 – 3 pm. Baby Time. All preschoolers October 3 […]
Book tips for your readers
Trying to start the school year off right? Check out these tips for encouraging children who are struggling to be good readers. Many of the books suggested at the bottom of the article are librarian favorites! http://www.readbrightly.com/reading-strategies-book-suggestions-struggling-readers/
This week’s events
Wednesday at 6:30 – Move ‘n Groove for ages 2-6 Thursday at 4:30-6 – Read to Therapy Dogs – call for a reading time (203.385.4165) Saturday at 1:30 – Library LEGO Club – ages 5-12
How to print your summer list (and type in any last books for school)
The summer reading program is ended, but you can still print out your list – and type in any books that you read for the next few weeks. There are no more prizes or crafts (our teen volunteers are just about done for the summer), but you can still type in your books as you […]
Last call for summer reading!
Yes, we are so sad that summer reading is drawing to a close. But we are happy about the amazing books you have read and shared with us! Here are the deadlines for summer reading 🙂 – Spend all Library Loot (green book) no later than this Saturday – Log all books for summer reading […]