NONFICTION BOOKS Daring men and women and fearless cats! Disasters and tales of survival. History-making events and people. Self-care and empowerment. Silly jokes and music origins! Learning about new things can be so much fun. Come to the Stratford Library Children’s Department and check out a new NONFICTION BOOK you may have missed! Around America […]
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School Support Tip – STEM
STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Let’s dive in! STEM topics are an important focus in education. Kids are often fascinated by the world around them. Explore links from our popular Science Sundays programs, and learn about engaging science topics through a range of kid-friendly resources including books & websites, videos, experiments, games, and […]
DIY Storytime – Opposites
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of Opposites whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: Polar Opposites • Written and illustrated by Eric Brooks • Published by Two Lions • Presented by Storytime Is Funtime! Alex is a polar bear and Zina is a penguin. They live on opposites sides of the earth and […]
School Support Tip – Spanish Language Books – Libros de Espanol
Spanish Language Books ¡Hola! La biblioteca tiene los libros de espanol. Did you know the Stratford Library Children’s Department has a selection of books in Spanish? You can find picture books, easy readers, chapter books, nonfiction, and more. Some books are written entirely in Spanish. Some picture books are in both Spanish and English. Look […]
DIY Storytime – Penguins
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Penguins whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: Be Brave, Little Penguin • Written by Giles Andreae • Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees • Published by Orchard Books • Presented by Circle Time Reading Little Pip-Pip is afraid of the water, but overcomes his fears so he can swim with his […]
School Support Tip – Online Research for Elementary Students
When an elementary student needs information, they can look at books, magazines, newspapers, or they can go online. Doing an online search can be difficult for children because there are SO many links they could click. Sometimes kids don’t know what to click, so they find incorrect information, like the time a child selected a […]
Books You May Have Missed – School Stories
SCHOOL STORIES New teachers and students. Friendships and bullies. School projects and life lessons. Public, prep, elementary, middle, and even magic schools – these stories will introduce you to memorable characters dealing with real and fantastic academic dilemmas. Come to the Stratford Library Children’s Department and check out a new SCHOOL STORY you may have […]
DIY Storytime – The Animals Dress Up
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of “Animals Dress Up” whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS The Hat • Written and illustrated by Jan Brett • Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons • Presented by Bookworm Bonny Hedgie gets stuck in a sock and tells the other animals that it is his new hat. […]
Kids Books You May Have Missed – Fantasy
FANTASY NOVELS Mythical beasts and magical creatures. Strange lands and alternate realities. Epic battles between good and evil forces. Fantastic quests and adventures. Get lost in another world with these incredible books. Come to the Stratford Library Children’s Department and check out a new FANTASY NOVEL you may have missed! Anya and […]
What’s Going On – January 6 to 12, 2021
Keep your eye out – you may see a fox this winter! Also keep your eye out for great programs and activities from the Stratford Library. We will get through January together! Phonics Parade – Grab ‘n’ Go Kit. Sign up then pick up a fun activity – this one is a fun, rhyming game! […]