Archive | Children
Leading to Reading
The Stratford Library Children’s Department has over 50 kits to borrow based on a variety of themes. These Leading to Reading bags are available for parents, caretakers and teachers to enjoy with preschoolers ages three to five but can be enjoyed by older children. Each kit contains a variety of books, toys and suggested activities. […]
November Programs 2024
Spooky Book Suggestions
It is that time of the year for spooky, weird and scary books that aren’t too terrifying.
School Safety Resources for Families
In response to recent concerns about schools and digital safety/conduct, the Stratford Library Association has compiled the following links to assist parents in speaking with their children about protecting themselves and engaging in appropriate online behavior. Online Safety: Internet Safety Laws, Online Protection, and Oversight of Kids’ Online Activities (in English & Spanish) https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/net-safety.html Your […]
Preschool Library Programs 2024
Welcome August 2024
What our readers have to say!
Summer Reading is underway and here are some thoughts from our summer readers! “Elephant was so funny.” (Can you guess the book?) “Got so much more to read!” (Us, too!) “I wish I could get a kitten, but my mom is allergic.” (We’re so sorry! Did you know some libraries have live-in cats? (Don’t worry, […]
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
It’s Summertime at the Startford Children’s Library Join The Stratford Library Summer Reading Challenge READ, RENEW, REPEAT Read to Me Program (Birth to age 8) Click here to register and log your activities Young children are invited to read, write, sing, talk & play this summer with monthly prizes & activities for reading. All […]
School Book Talks 2024
Stratford Library School Visits Throughout the month of May, the Children’s Department librarians are visiting every K-5 classroom in the Town of Stratford. For Kindergarten and First grade we read a book and then discuss our Summer Reading Program which begins on June 1st. Grades 2-5 we are book talking our favorite books which include […]