This week’s picture? A pelican, in honor of the one rescued in CT and flown back to Florida – it’s too cold here in winter for pelicans! What’s going on? Well, it’s February, the shortest month, and just one away from the first month of spring. We have made it this far! Our online guessing […]
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Books You May Have Missed – Graphic Novels
New Graphic Novels You May Have Missed Cute animals and fantastic creatures… Superheroes and kids just like you… Adventures in the past, present and future… Humor, drama, mystery, and nonfiction… No matter what your interest or reading level, there’s something in our J Comic collection for every type of reader. Come to the Stratford Library […]
School Support Tip – Books That Read to You
Books That Read to You Children who are learning to read can get a boost by checking out picture books that include a soundtrack. The Read-Along Books include a disc to use with a CD player and the Talking Books have an MP3 player built right into them. Kids can follow along as they listen […]
Guess the Items in the Jar – Take the Library to Your Child Week!
Can you guess the number of items in the jar? As part of Take the Library to Your Child Week, children ages 4 to 12 (some jars contain small items) can guess the number and win the jar! Fill out your guesses here. Guesses may be submitted through the end of February 6, 2021 with […]
DIY Storytime – Snowy Days
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on the theme of Snowy Days whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: The Snowy Day • Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats • Published by • Presented by EJK Fountation The classic story of a boy who spends a wonderful day playing in the snow. https://video.link/w/7g5Ab The OT Toolbox […]
What’s Going On – Take the Library to Your Child Week!
Our usual celebration of “Take Your Child to the Library Day” has become “Take the Library to your Child” week with activities from February 1 to 6, 2021. We hope you find something fun! All week: Why I Love My Library poster contest. Sign up, pick up materials, and drop off your poster when completed. Guess the […]
Kids Books You May Have Missed – Nonfiction
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 […]
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 […]