Do-It-Yourself Storytime Cookies Enjoy this Do It Yourself Storytime, on the theme of cookies, whenever your family would like. BOOKS: The Doorbell Rang • Written and illustrated by Pat Hutchins • Published by Greenwillow Books • Presented by Milk and Cookies Storytime Mom baked a batch of cookies, but every time another person comes to […]
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Books You May Have Missed – Humor
Humorous Books Silly teachers and weird schools! Evil plants and crazy monsters! Bumbling spies and bizarre relatives! Magic mishaps, coding chaos, and lots of glitter! Looking for a good laugh? Come to the Stratford Library Children’s Department and check out a new HUMOROUS BOOK you may have missed! Many books in this collection are written […]
School Support Tips – Sing the Book Care Song
Be Responsible – The Library Book Care Song Are you coming to the library to check out some books? Terrific! We’re glad to help you find materials for school assignments and pleasure reading. Most books are checked out for 3 weeks, but if you need more time to read them, they can be renewed online. […]
DIY Storytime – Socks
Do-It-Yourself Storytime – Socks Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of Socks whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: A Pair of Socks • Written by Stuart J. Murphy • Illustrated by Lois Elhert • Published by HarperCollins • Presented by Zest2Teach A lonely sock searches the house for its mate. https://video.link/w/Ycvxb Miss Mary […]
What’s Going On – December 2 to 10, 2020
It’s dark. It’s cold. Just bring out the cookies and the fuzzy socks already (Did you know – Saturday is the year’s official Sock Day?) The Library is here for you with storytimes, crafts, and seasonal trivia. Baby Lapsit meets Thursday at 10:30 am on Zoom. Register here. Homework Help meets Thursday at 6:30 pm on […]
School Support Tip – Bridge Books
Once a child has confidently mastered the Easy Reader Fiction books, the next step in their literacy development is short chapter books. The Stratford Library Children’s Department has a special Bridge Books collection designed to provide the perfect transition between beginning readers and longer middle grade fiction. The goal in choosing Bridge Books is to […]
DIY Storytime – Native American Stories
Enjoy this DIY Storytime of NATIVE AMERICAN STORIES whenever you like! BOOKS: Fry Bread • Written by Kevin Noble Maillard • Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal • Published by Roaring Brook Press • Presented by A Really Good Reading Nook The Native American tradition of making fry bread is depicted in this wonderful book about heritage […]
What’s Going On November 28 to December 5, 2020
Now that Stratford Schools are on remote learning, it’s important to find ways to make each day special. The Library can help! Here are a few suggestions for everyday joy. Of course, you can enjoy these suggestions any time, not just on the days suggested. Thursday, November 26 – Dial it up! While you’re waiting […]
School Support Tip – Borrowing ebooks and eaudiobooks
One of the things the Children’s librarians love the most is our 24/7 Library. In case you didn’t know, you can borrow ebooks (to read with your eyes) and eaudiobooks (to read with your ears – not cheating, really! Here’s a site that explains how audiobooks work in the brain and promote learning). Any time […]
DIY Storytime – Thanks
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on Thanks at any convenient time with your family. BOOKS: The Thankful Book • Written and illustrated by Todd Parr • Published by • Presented by The Doodley Doos’ Kids Music Channel Kids say what they are thankful for in this colorful book. https://video.link/w/7yprb Here’s a fun game to teach kids […]