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Summer Reading is hot this week – stop by the Library to cool down, sign up, and have some fun! Our summer reading program is in full swing. Little children can sign up for Read to Me Club with monthly prizes and a party. Readers can sign up for Summer Reading with monthly prizes and… […]

Hi, everyone! My snapdragons are very happy with all this sun. How does your garden grow? It will be dry this week, be sure to water as needed (conserve water – avoid watering your sidewalk!). This Thursday is the first official day you can sign up for Summer Reading! That is thrillingly exciting for SO […]

Did you plant your window flowers yet? Be sure to water them this week! The Children’s Department encourages families to check out the Storywalk in the back of the Library on the edge of the courtyard. It features the book Stick and Stone. Many thanks to Miss Sarah and Miss Lisa from the Adult Reference […]

Are these mini hyacinth up in your yard? After the rain, they should be! Here’s what’s going on in the Children’s Department this week! Want to shop at the Library? It’s SHOP OUR SEEDS week for our Seed Kits. Sign up, then stop by the Children’s Department to pick the seeds you want to grow. […]

The azalea are blooming this week! And here’s what else is going on in the Children’s Department. Monday at 10:30 am – Toddler Time Monday at 7 pm – Nutmeg Book Group Discussion on Zoom “Finding Langston” Tuesday at 10:30 am – Preschool Storytime Thursday at 10:30 am – Baby Lapsit Friday at 10:30 am […]

It’s rainy, so let the flowers grow! The cherry blossoms were gorgeous this past week. Here’s what’s going on in the Children’s Department this week, too! Monday – Toddler Time at 10:30 am for ages 1-2. (NO STORYTIME ON TUESDAY, please note!) Wednesday – Seed Library – Microgreen Radishes available for pick up. All ages. […]

Are your tulips up? Mine are! Here’s what’s going on this week in the Children’s Department in all this lovely spring weather. We are wishing everyone a Happy Passover April 5 and a Happy Easter April 9. The Library is closed Friday, April 7 and Sunday, April 9. On Thursday, April 6 at 10:30 am, […]

Everyone is invited to a retirement reception for Miss Tess on Monday, April 3, from 3-6pm. It will be held in the Children’s Department. Miss Tess has been at the Library for 24 years and during that time has worked on Baby Time, grants for audiobooks, community outreach, art classes, storytime, and much more. Please […]

Join us for events this week (March 20-25, 2023) Monday – 10:30 am – Toddler Time – ages 0-2 Tuesday – 10:30 am – Preschool Storytime – ages 3-5 Tuesday – 1pm-3pm – Treehouse Science – ages 8-12 Tuesday – 4 pm – Cursive Camp – ages 7-12 Thursday – 10:30 am – Baby Lapsit […]

Are there fairies in your garden? Join the Stratford Library Children’s Department and make Fairy House Furniture to welcome them. Craft class meets Wednesday, February 22 at 4 pm for ages 6-12. Register to join us here.