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, […]
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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 • […]
It’s Worth It Wednesdays – August is National Breastfeeding Month – Week 3
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the Stratford Library is partnering with the It’s Worth It! Campaign to provide information about breastfeeding to Connecticut families. Here are our last tips for the month! The It’s Worth It! campaign was developed by the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition, the Connecticut Department of Public Heath, and their partners to […]
It’s Worth It Wednesdays – August is National Breastfeeding Month – Week 2
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the Stratford Library is partnering with the It’s Worth It! Campaign to provide information about breastfeeding to Connecticut families. On Wednesdays in August, we will post tips from the It’s Worth It campaign. The It’s Worth It! campaign was developed by the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition, the Connecticut Department of […]
Online Concert this Wednesday, August 19
Turtle Dance Music Performs Wednesday, August 19 at 4 pm. Join us online – everyone welcome! Every family is welcome to join The Stratford Library online for a special end of summer concert. Matt Mazur of Turtle Dance Music will rock out with us on Wednesday, August 19 at 4 pm. Matt is a perennial […]
DIY Storytime – Party
Do-It-Yourself Storytime Party Time! Books: I Am Invited to a Party! • Written & illustrated by Mo Willems • Published by • Presented by Ms. Audrey’s Read-alouds Gerald gives Piggie some advice on how to dress for a party. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGtXn7C7DV0 Best Kids’ Party Ideas for All Occasions by DIY Projects: https://diyprojects.com/kids-party-ideas/ Xander’s Panda Party • […]
It’s Worth It Wednesday – August is National Breastfeeding Month – Week 1
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the Stratford Library is partnering with the It’s Worth It! Campaign to provide information about breastfeeding to Connecticut families. On Wednesdays in August, we will post tips from the It’s Worth It campaign. The It’s Worth It! campaign was developed by the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition, the Connecticut Department of […]
What’s Going On – August 10-15
Like cherries, this week is bittersweet. Summer reading has ended in what has surely been the most unusual summer in memory, we’ve put Tropical Storm Isaias behind us (or are trying to!), and now it’s that final rush til school begins. Let’s dive in! General Info: Most of the Library is open for in person visits. […]