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 […]
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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: […]
What’s Going On – September 14-19, 2020
We’re starting this week’s post with a picture of a fire fighter, in honor of all our brave helpers working out west to help our neighbors in California, Oregon, and Washington stay safe. Of course we’re also so proud of our own firefighters, nurses, doctors, hospital workers, town and state government workers, public works, teachers, […]
What’s Going On – September 8-12, 2020
Welcome back to our weekly feature, everyone! In honor of the recent black bear sightings in Stratford, here is this week’s animal friend! (Note: bears are really more like acquaintances – don’t approach them, try to get close to snap a photograph, feed them, or leave food outside). We hope everyone had a great, if […]
DIY Storytime – Food
Do-It-Yourself Storytime: Food Books: Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party • Written by and James and Kimberly Dean • Published by HarperCollins • Presented by STEMHEX Pete and his friends add some crazy toppings to their pizza. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO3jvk87cLY Fun food crafts you can do with your kids from Forkly: https://www.forkly.com/food/edible-crafts-for-kids-20-fun-filled-recipe-activities-with-food/ The Very Hungry […]
DIY Storytime – School
Do-It-Yourself Storytime: School Books: If You Take a Mouse to School • Written by Laura Numeroff • Illustrated by Felicia Bond • Published by HarperCollins • Presented by Reading Pioneers Academy You never know what will happen next when you take a mouse to school! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wAQvZ33zZg Clark the Shark • Written by Bruce Hale • […]