Enjoy some winter events with us! In person and take home – have a great December! Junior Scientist Grab & Go Kits – Ages 3-7. Colorful Melting Ice experiment to take home. Register here. Winter Solstice Crafts at the Library – Wednesday 12/14 at 4 pm. Register here. “G” Alphabet Parade Craft to take home. […]
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Paper Circuits Wednesday class still has space
If anyone wants to attend our Paper Circuits science workshop (Courtesy of Roz and Bud Siegel and the staff of the Westport Library – thank you!), we have space in the Wednesday class which meets at 4 pm. Ages 9-13. Register here. What are paper circuits? We’ll be learning about electricity, circuits, and diodes in […]
Trick or Treat Storytimes 2022
The Stratford Library will host Trick or Treat storytimes on the following days and times. If you normally attend our weekly storytimes, be aware these storytimes will have Halloween themed songs, rhymes, and books and will be shorter versions, followed by Trick or Treat around the Library. If you have a bag to collect treats, […]
Author Lorien Lawrence Visits 10/16
Ages 8 to 14. Do you like scary and spooky books? Join us for author visit, craft, and face painting on Sunday, 10/16 at 2 pm. Author Lorien Lawrence will be talking about her “Fright Watch” series. Don’t miss out! Register at https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/9651975
Storytimes Meet Weekly
Join us for weekly storytimes! Toddler Time meets Mondays at 10:30 am for ages 1-2 Preschool Storytime meets Tuesdays at 10:30 am for ages 3-5 Lapsit meets Thursdays at 10:30 am for ages 0-1 Friday Fun meets Thursdays at 10:30 am for ages 2-5 Register for storytimes and see events for older children on our […]
Read to Therapy Dog – 8/18 at 10:15 am
Want to read to our therapy dog, Veloce? He’s here tomorrow at 10:15 am for readers ages 6 to 12. Sign up here!
Science Adventures with Shells
Seashells “Every empty seashell on the beach once contained an animal known as a mollusk. Clams, oysters, scallops, conchs, mussels, and snails are all types of mollusks. The shells of these animals are exoskeletons, or hard, outside skeletons that protect their soft bodies.” Learn more… https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/shell/353769 Read About It How Are Seashells Made? https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/did-you-know/how-are-seashells-made/ How […]
Musician Ray Bryant has a concert this Wednesday!
Sing along with musician Ray Bryant this Wednesday at 2:30 pm – fun for young children and their families.
Teddy Bear Sleepover Camp
Did you wonder what happened during our Teddy Bear Sleepover Camp on July 20? Watch the video to find out. https://www.wevideo.com/view/2755967360
Science Adventures – Mountains
Mountains The Earth’s crust is separated into extremely large tectonic plates which float atop molten rock called magma. These plates move slowly every day, so slowly that people cannot feel the movement. Mountains are formed all over the world at points where the plates meet, including beneath oceans. Mountains usually have steep, sloping sides. The […]