Archive | Children

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Children’s Department has a diverse collection of Wonder Books and Playaways. Please browse our selection of audiobooks for kids. A Wonderbook is a print book with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Just press play to read along with your favorite book. A Playaway is an audiobook preloaded onto each device. No internet or Wi-Fi is […]

Children’s Department presents Learn to Play the Ukulele Ages 7-12 Date: Monday, April 15, 2024 Vacation Week Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Where: Lovell Room Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing! No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided. Register Here

Eclipse Talk with Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society A total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8th, 2024. Prepare yourselves and join us as we learn more about Stratford’s own Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society, lunar and solar eclipses, and how you can safely view this upcoming out-of-this-world event! Ages 6 and up. Tuesday, March […]

It’s Welcome Week at the Stratford Library! We’d like to welcome everyone who is new to town or new to the Library, plus welcome back all our regulars. Grab N’ Go Kits Sunday, February 25, 2024 Children’s Bookpalooza Grab N’ Go Kit – World War 2 Register HereMonday, February 26, 2024Children’s Bookpalooza Grab N’ Go […]

Tween 3D Doodled Valentine’s Workshop Learn how to make 3D Valentines using a 3D Doodler pen! Grades 5-7 only. Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Register Here Make Valentine’s Day Cards for Seniors * Spread the love and drop in anytime today to make a Valentine’s Day card for our local seniors! […]

Take Your Child to the Library Day is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. There are programs throughout the day, as well as drop in activities from 10am-4:00pm. Stop by any time for: free books, visiting the Library’s “store”, enjoying a craft, and the Read for […]