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 […]
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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. […]
DIY Storytime – Music
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Music whenever you like* Books: Drum Dream Girl • Written by Margarita Engle • Illustrated by Rafael López • Published by Houghton Mifflin • Presented by Rebekah Wall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfMSbC7T6Jw How to make an oatmeal container tom-tom drum from Howcast: https://safeYouTube.net/w/5KtO Musical Max • Written by Robert Kraus • Illustrated by Jose […]
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What’s Going On – August 3-8, 2020
This may be unbelievable – it is the last week of summer reading. What a strange and wondrous July it has been. Here are some good things that happened. The Atlas Rocket left for Mars this week with its explorer, Perseverance. Our Cursive Camp only has 8 letters left to learn til they are cursive […]
DIY Storytime – Art
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on the theme of Art whenever you like!* Books: Story: The Art Lesson • Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola • Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons • Presented by Storybookreadlaong Little Tomie loves to draw. He can’t wait to go to school and have a real art lesson! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TUQ4F27HMo Fingerprint art activities […]
What’s Going On – July 27 to August 1, 2020
Somehow, July has seemed like the longest month of the year – perhaps because it is (tied with other months at 31 days)! July was named after Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, and of course, the Romans picked a month with the most days to honor him. As we finish out July, we’d like to congratulate […]