INFORMATION FOR STRATFORD LIBRARY FAMILIES Hello, families! The Stratford Library is open, but please be aware that your visit to the library will be a very different experience during this school year. The Library is operating under our own Phased Plan for Operations During the Covid 19 Pandemic which adheres to guidelines provided by the […]
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What’s Going On October 12-17, 2020
The leaves are falling! Turn around, and there will be more to rake! Despite some chilly mornings, the weather hasn’t truly turned, and it seems we’ll have at least one more week of fine weather to enjoy outdoor activities. Speaking of activities, the Library has many for you to enjoy! Check out what’s happening soon […]
DIY Storytime – Trains
Enjoy this DO-IT-YOURSELF STORYTIME on TRAINS any time you like! BOOKS: Freight Train • Written and illustrated by Donald Crews • Published by Greenwillow Books • Presented by Mrs. Clark’s Reading Corner Kids can learn about the different cars of a freight train as it travels along the track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ola2pR9bXyU Use recycled tissue boxes for […]
School Support – Welcome to the Children’s Department!
Every Monday, we’ll be posting School Support Tips to help families learning at home. Welcome! The Stratford Library Children’s Department is now open! We are back on the second floor, with a new look. Although the new furniture has not yet arrived, you’ll be able to see the changes we have made during the renovation. […]
What’s Going On October 5-10, 2020
We have not had as much rain as we would like, so this may turn out to be a muddy, brown fall foliage season. Nonetheless, we can all agree that the brilliant maple trees provide the best fall leaf peeking, and they usually turn their colors last. It seems this week they are getting ready […]
DIY Storytime – Octopus
October 8 is National Octopus Day – celebrate with this DIY Storytime anytime that you like! DIY STORYTIME OCTOPUSES BOOKS: Inky the Octopus Written by Erin Guendelsberger Illustrated by David Leonard Published by Sourcebooks Wonderland Presented by This Little Piggy A story based on the real-life escape of an octopus from the National Aquarium of […]
What’s Going On – September 28-October 3
October is the best month of the year. We still have warm-ish weather, foods and drinks with pumpkin flavoring abound, there’s apple picking and cider apple donuts, plus the new crop of fall books has usually arrived at the Library. And just to remind you, our Halloween books are available, and while some of our […]
DIY Storytime – Princesses
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on Princesses whenever you like! BOOKS: The Princess and the Pea • Retold and illustrated by Rachel Isadora • Published by Putnam Publishing Group • Presented by Stories with Starr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG8arqU4U8U Beautiful art enhances this African-inspired retelling of the story of a young woman who must prove she’s a real princess. […]
What’s Going On – September 21 to 26, 2020
What’s Going On – September 21-26. It’s a great time of year for bird watching as raptors migrate and other birds enjoy the temperate weather! Here’s a picture of a hawk – not sure if this is the type that you can see soaring over the trees these days, but you can always stop by […]
DIY Storytime – Pirates
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on the theme of … Pirates! Books: How I Became a Pirate • Written by Melinda Long • Illustrated by Davis Shannon • Published by Houghton Mifflin • Presented by Storytime with Miss Jeannie A boy meets a pirate on the beach and joins the crew. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4m_BW5yddU Here are craft ideas: […]