We’re marching along! Only a few days left of 2020, so time to look forward to 2021. Here are just a few highlights coming soon in January. The Great Family Read starts in January with New Kid by Jerry Craft. Learn about the book and register here. Storytimes resume at 10:30 am. Mondays is Toddler Time, Tuesdays is Preschool […]
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DIY Storytime – Winter
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on Winter whenever is convenient for your family. Do-It-Yourself Storytime – Winter BOOKS: Animals in Winter • Written by Henrietta Bancroft • Illustrated by Helen K. Davie • Published by HarperCollins • Presented by STEMHAX Find out what some animals do in the winter. https://video.link/w/vnb1b I Heart Crafty Things has links […]
Books You May Have Missed – Adventure
Enjoy some adventure books you may have missed! A Talent for Trouble by Natasha Farrant. Catalog description: “Eleven-year-old Alice Mistlethwaite persuades her boarding school friends, Jesse and Fergus, to set out on an off-the-grid adventure in which they face storms, illness, injury, and international jewel thieves.” Gold Rush Girl by Avi. Catalog description: Victoria Blaisdell […]
School Support Tip – Fun, Educational Websites
Fun Educational Websites for Children Learning is fun and engaging when using quality educational websites specifically designed for kids. Children will enjoy exploring the resources below, which teach via games, stories, and fast-paced interactive activities. Preschool and Early Elementary Sites Sesame Street PBS Kids Starfall FunBrain Nick Jr. Exploratorium Storytime Science Turtle Diary Preschool Express […]
DIY Storytime – Toys
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on Toys whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: Just A Toy • Written and illustrated by Gina and Mercer Mayer • Published by Golden Books • Presented by Kids Books Read Aloud Little Critter has a hard time deciding which new toy to buy. https://video.link/w/TNE0b Adventure in a Box has […]
Books You May Have Missed – Famous People
A biography is a book about a famous person. Favorite authors, artists, and musicians! Important scientists and builders! Heroes and activists! Groundbreaking athletes! These biographies with pictures, illustrations, and photos are great introductions to the lives of fascinating people. Come to the Stratford Library Children’s Department and check them out! Biographies can be found on the green […]
School Support Tip – Leading to Reading Kits
Leading to Reading Kits The Stratford Library Children’s Department has several kits based on a variety of themes. These Leading to Reading bags are available for parents, caretakers, and teachers to enjoy with preschoolers ages three to five, although older children may also enjoy them. The kits were made possible by an LSTA grant administered […]
DIY Storytime – Cookies
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 […]
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. […]