Easy Reader Fiction Books Easy Reader Fiction books are a wonderful and engaging tool to involve preschool children and beginning readers in literacy development. The Stratford Library Children’s Department has an extensive collection of Easy Reader Fiction books designed to encourage love of reading among young children. The goal in choosing Easy Reader books is […]
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DIY Storytime – Astronauts
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of Astronauts whenever you like! BOOKS: Pete the Cat: Out of This World • Written and illustrated by James Dean • Published by HarperCollins • Presented by Let’s Read Stories Pete the Cat goes to Space Camp in this fun book. https://video.link/w/FAnqb Kids can train like an astronaut […]
School Support Tip – Easy Nonfiction Books
Easy Nonfiction Books Many preschool children and beginning readers are interested in learning about the world around them. The Stratford Library Children’s Department has a browsing collection of Easy Nonfiction books designed to spark the curiosity of these young explorers. Easy Nonfiction books are organized by subject in these categories and sub-categories: • About Me: […]
DIY Storytime: Leaves
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on LEAVES whenever your family wishes. BOOKS: I Am A Leaf • Written by Jean Marzollo • Illustrated by Judith Moffatt • Published by Cartwheel Books • Presented by Bookworm Bonnie Learn about the life cycle and functions of a leaf. https://video.link/w/lpMqb Teaching Mama has several activities to do with real […]
School Support Tips – Finding Library Events for Kids
This week, we’re showing you how to locate and register for Library events from the Stratford Library website. We hope you join us for events this November!
DIY Storytime – Vote!
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the Vote! whenever is convenient. BOOKS: V Is for Voting • Written by Kate Farrell • Illustrated by Caitlin Kuhwald • Published by Henry Holt & Company • Presented by Sankofa Read Aloud An alphabet of terms related to voting. https://video.link/w/rlfqb Here are some printable VOTE badges for kids to […]
School Support Tips – Using the Library Catalog
Welcome to this week’s School Support Tip, where we walk you through using the Library’s catalog. It’s the best place to shop for books, movies, and more, and it’s free with your Library card!
What’s Going On – October 26 to 31, 2020
It’s going to be sweater weather this week! Are you ready? While you’re pulling out the sweaters, blankets, and cozy socks, check out what the Library has to offer this week! And be sure to check our calendar for a sneak peek of November events. Happy fall! School Support Tips On Mondays […]
DIY Storytime – Spooky
Enjoy this DO-IT-YOURSELF STORYTIME on the theme of SPOOKY! whenever you like! BOOKS Creepy Carrots • Written by Aaron Reynolds • Illustrated by Peter Brown • Published by Simons & Schuster Books for Young Readers • Presented by Weston Woods Jasper Rabbit loves to eat the carrots of Crackenhopper Field, until they start to follow […]
What’s Going On – October 21-24, 2020
It’s late October, and the two most important questions on all our minds are: What is the best kind of Halloween candy? Which recipe for pumpkin bread should I use? While we wouldn’t dare answer the first question, I must categorically state that the best pumpkin bread recipes should include cloves and raisins. And your […]