This time of year, we look outside and appreciate the evergreen trees, keeping our Connecticut landscape colorful even as the gorgeous fall colors fade. If the changing of the season has you looking for indoor activities, check out our online calendar for kids events, all ages concerts, and other Library events. And of course, this […]
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Matica Arts Circus event – November 16, 2pm
The circus is coming to town! Well, it will feel like that when the Matica Arts performance takes place at the Stratford Library on Thursday, November 16 at 2 pm (It’s a half day of school). At 2 pm, watch Matica Arts perform juggling, stilt walking, and other feats of skill and grace. At 2:45 […]
Halloween Escape Room Game – play online!
Thanks to our volunteer, Candace, who designed this during the pandemic, we have a fun Halloween Escape Room game for you to play online. It’s an online game with questions to answer in the hopes you can get through all the screens and win the game. It’s a little spooky, so best for kids who […]
Kids Events October 10 through 14, 2023
It’s finally fall! In the Children’s Room we have… Tuesday, October 10, 10:30 am. Storytime. Register here. Wednesday, October 11, 4 pm. Preschool Art. Register here. Thursday, October 12, 10:30 am Baby Lapsit. Register here. Thursday, October 12, Jr. Scientists Grab and Go. Register here. Friday, October 13, 10:30 am. Friday Fun. Register here. Friday, […]
October News 2023 for Kids
If you love fall, you are not alone! Here are a few fun upcoming fall events in the Children’s Department. Modern Art Mashup meets Thursday, October 5 at 4 pm. Ages 6-12. Learn about Picasso then create similar art. Register here. Tween Marshmallow Surprise meets Wednesday, October 18 at 3 pm (early dismissal day!). Are […]
September 20 Kids Event – Lasers and Sound
For Students in Grades 2-6. This program will be presented by the SHU Discovery Science Center. We will learn about and experiment with lasers, materials, and sound engineering! (It’s a SPS half day). Register here!
Back to School Storytime
Join us for Back to School Storytime on Friday, August 25 at 10:30 am. Let’s get excited, read stories, and enjoy a craft! Register here!
August is for readers!
This month we have had many children and parents tell us how much they love to read. This is so exciting! Be sure to stop by and tell us which books have been your favorites this summer. We would love to hear from you! Some of our favorites include: Across the Desert (Miss A thinks […]
Jelly Bean Tasting Results
The early results are in! A bunch of you stopped by today to taste jelly beans. Opinions varied, but there were some winners and some choices for grossest jelly beans! GREATEST! #1 Bubble Gum #2 Very Cherry #3 Blueberry and Wild Blackberry (tied) GROSSEST #1 Sizzling Cinnamon #2 Cinnamon #3 French Vanilla #4 Buttered Popcorn […]
Kids Summer Reading – what’s going on June 19-24, 2023
Summer Reading is hot this week – stop by the Library to cool down, sign up, and have some fun! Our summer reading program is in full swing. Little children can sign up for Read to Me Club with monthly prizes and a party. Readers can sign up for Summer Reading with monthly prizes and… […]