Author Archive | Children's Librarian

Well, it’s happening again! It is February in New England, so no surprise that snow will sometimes impact our plans. For Children’s events at the Stratford Library: – If Stratford schools delay, no am programs – If Stratford schools cancel, no programs that day – If Stratford schools dismiss early, no afternoon/evening programs

Saturday, February 6 is International Take Your Child to the Library Day. Join us for events: 10:30 am Music Time (our theme is dogs; Ages 0-5) 11:30 Be My Valentine Craft (our theme is Charlie Brown & Snoopy) 2 pm Pigpen Art Studio (registration required. call 203.385.4165) 3:30 pm ABC Dog Tricks (live dog; registration […]

The Children’s Department is looking for paper towel and toilet paper tubes for a craft for February 6. Please donate them to the Children’s Department any time before then. Thank you! 

is Saturday, February 6. We can’t wait to see you here! Special games and activities all day. This year’s theme is Charlie Brown and Snoopy!  For information about all the special events, please see our event flyer.  Take Your Child to the Library Flyer 2016

Pick up a copy of the calendar in the Library or view it from the Events page.

  Enjoy your holiday break! Winter storytimes will begin January 4. Mondays is Toddler Time at 10:30 am for ages 1 & 2. Thursdays is Baby Lapsit at 10:30 am Fridays is Friday Fun at 10:30 am for ages 2-5 Some Wednesday nights – Digital Storytime for ages 2.5-5. Meets at 7 pm. Check Events […]

We’re counting down to the Star Wars movie with a daily LEGO giveaway. Each afternoon, be the first person to ask us about Lego Star Wars (according to the time on our white board) and win that day’s LEGO figure. Good luck!

Join us at the Chocolate Factory! The Stratford Library Children’s Department will hold a special Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Bookfair fundraiser at  Barnes & Noble of Milford (1375 Boston Post Road) with purchases benefiting the Stratford Library Children’s Department. Family night, with children’s activities and an art display, is Friday, November 20 from 6:00 to […]

As we move to our first floor home, we thought you’d like to know where to find items for children. Here’s the 2-1-1! – DVDs and Video Games are in the Main Lobby to the left of the front door as you face Main Street. – Playaways, CDs, and a selection of Children’s Books are […]