Do-It-Yourself Storytime Theme – Under the Sea Enjoy this DIY storytime whenever you like! BOOKS: Story: Clark the Shark Written by Bruce hale Illustrated by Guy Francis Published by HarperCollins Presented by StorylineOnline and read by Chris Pine Clark the Shark loves his life. But he loves everything just a bit… too much. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgZRMptA0Lk This […]
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Science Video Tuesday! Rain Clouds
Ms. Melissa, from the Children’s Department and her awesome helper, Carter are back with another Science Kids From Home Video! Today, they are creating a Rain cloud in a Jar. Ms. Melissa guides you step by step on how to create a colorful rain cloud from the comfort of your own home! Stay tuned for […]
What’s Going On May 17 to 23, 2020
It’s week 10. Are you hanging in there? Join us for games, trivia, drawing and other programs. This week’s picture? A panda, who is in luvvve with napping. It’s almost warm enough for you to start planning your panda tree house, right?!! (If anyone does build a tree house, we here at the Library are […]
DIY Storytime – I Am Special
Do-It-Yourself Storytime Theme – I Am Special! Enjoy this DIY storytime whenever you like! Books: Story: I’m Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem • Written by Jamie Lee Curtis • Illustrated by Laura Cornell • Published by HarperCollins • Read by Amber Connor (Storytime Pals) This book says why it’s important to like […]
What’s Going On May 11 to 16, 2020
It’s week 9 – how’re you doing? Join us for Fun on the Farm storytime and other programs. This week’s picture? A sheep, who is very interested in what you are doing … and eating! Sheep are very curious about eating! Special Programs this Week Monday at 6:30 pm. Fun on the Farm Storytime for […]
DIY Storytime – Mother’s Day
Do-It-Yourself Storytime Theme – Mother’s Day Enjoy a Do-It-Yourself Mother’s Day storytime whenever you like!* BOOKS: Story: My Mother Is So Smart • Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola • Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons • Read by Kellie Wilson A little boy tells everyone about his smart mother. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9FNqw1xVnA How to draw a heart […]
Science Experiments each week
Hi, everyone, Miss Melissa will be bringing you weekly science experiment videos, and here’s the first one! It’s an explosion of fun!!
What’s Going On – May 4 to 9, 2020
It’s week 8 – stay strong! Good things are coming, including this beautiful spring that is slowly arriving. If you’re tired of rolling around the house, join us for storytimes and other programs. This week’s picture? Llama or alpaca – I can’t tell. You tell me! Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Ages 1-2, siblings […]
DIY Storytime – Star Wars
All Ages Do-It-Yourself Storytime Theme – Star Wars In honor of May the 4th, here is a special edition of DIY Storytime for Star Wars fans of all ages.* Books for Young Readers 5-Minute Star Wars Stories by Disney and Lucas Films Press Simple stories read for children. Titles include: Attack of the Clones: Yoda […]
Stay at Home Bingo for May
Play our Stay at Home Bingo game! For the month of May, the Children’s Department invites families to complete activities – many screen free – to get a five-in-a-row BINGO. Send us pictures of your completed cards at childrens [at] stratfordlibrary.org. View and print the Bingo Card here! (If you don’t have a printer, just […]