For children entering grades 1-7 who are enjoying the Library Loot program, here are the 3 current weekly challenges: – read a classic (20+ years old; high quality book that stands the test of time) – read a book about a farm animal (fiction or nonfiction) – read a biography You have until August 13 […]
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Summer Reading Sign Ups for readers & young children
Readers, sign up for summer reading via our SUMMER READING WEBSITE. You can also sign up at the Library. Be sure to stop by the Library to write your name on our participation board. Read books that you enjoy, earn weekly prizes. Complete 8 books to receive a ticket to an Ice Cream Party with […]
Summer Reading starts June 1
Reading over the summer is so important … and so fun! Sign up for the Library’s Summer Reading Challenge any time beginning June 1. Our program is easy, fits your schedule, and is for children ages 0-8 (younger children) or ages 5-12 (readers). Watch this space for more info. And… don’t let anyone stop you […]
Why Do You Take YOUR Family to the Library?
I’m pretty fond of the site Brightly in general, but this post made me a little mushy-hearted. Do you see yourself in this article? http://www.readbrightly.com/visiting-the-library-makes-me-a-better-parent/
Preschool programs coming up!
Library preschool programs help children get ready for school and meet other children. Plus, they’re fun! Mondays at 10:30 – Toddler Time for ages 1-2. Siblings welcome. Tuesdays at 10:30 – Storytime for ages 3-5. Themed craft for participants immediately following. Wednesdays at 6:30 (twice a month) – Move & Groove. Activities, stories, and a […]
The Invisible Boy Drama Workshops
While acting out scenes from The Invisible Boy, professional drama coach Ingrid Schaeffer will help students discover their creativity. Tuesday, 4/19 4-5:15 pm for grades K-2 (only) 5:30 pm for grades 3-6 (only) Registration required. The Invisible Boy is the third title in the Miss Soto’s Literacy Legacy collection available in all Stratford K-6 classrooms […]
Spring Hats ala Ezra Jack Keats!
Do you remember The Snowy Day and the other wonderful books by Ezra Jack Keats? Well, sign up to listen to a story and make a spring hat in the style of Ezra Jack Keats. March 23, 6:30 pm. Register by calling 203.385.4165 or Visit the Events page.
‘Snow kidding; Animal Music Time this Thursday
Yes, the weather outside may be taking a turn for the worse, but come and join us Thursday night at 6:30 pm for Animal Music Time! Ages 0-5. Register here.
Snow Policy for Children’s Events
Well, it’s happening again! It is February in New England, so no surprise that snow will sometimes impact our plans. For Children’s events at the Stratford Library: – If Stratford schools delay, no am programs – If Stratford schools cancel, no programs that day – If Stratford schools dismiss early, no afternoon/evening programs
Take Your Child to the Library Day is February 6!
Saturday, February 6 is International Take Your Child to the Library Day. Join us for events: 10:30 am Music Time (our theme is dogs; Ages 0-5) 11:30 Be My Valentine Craft (our theme is Charlie Brown & Snoopy) 2 pm Pigpen Art Studio (registration required. call 203.385.4165) 3:30 pm ABC Dog Tricks (live dog; registration […]