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Due to the schools’ delay, there will be no morning storytime today (Tuesday). We’ll try again next week!

Monday 1/26  – Library will close at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday 1/27 – Please check ctweather.com or the Library’s Facebook page for information about closings Wednesday 1/28 – If the Library is open, children’s programs will take place. See above for information about Library closings (and openings!) Remember, the Library’s online resources will be available for […]

If it snows on Saturday, please phone 203.385.4165 or watch the Facebook page before coming out to Saturday’s LEGO Club (which is fully enrolled right now; waitlist only). If our volunteer cannot travel or the Library is closed, we do not want you to make a trip for nothing. And of course, always use your […]

Just as a reminder, when Stratford schools have a delay, there are no morning programs. When Stratford schools cancel, there are no programs that day. Enjoy your morning off, everyone! We ARE open our regular hours.

This Sunday, January 11 at 2 p.m. Ages 0 to 5. Join us!

one of ‘these’ as a gift? Remember that the library circulates DS, PS3, PS4, Wii, WiiU, XBox Kinect, and XBox One titles in the Children’s Department. Search the library catalog for “video games” or search “wii” (Wii and WiiU will show up) or “ps3” etc. for specific platforms.

  Here’s a picture of one of our new books, all filled with titles that just came in today! If it’s a little blurry, it’s because my hand was shaking in excitement! Can you ‘I Spy’ the Minecraft titles? Squeee!

Our Hobbit Party will be Monday, December 8 at 6 p.m. We’re going to play a fun Burglar game, make Dwarf shields, and a few other fun surprises. Call us at 203-385-4165 if you’d like to join us. Ages 6 and up.

The Dreidel That Wouldn’t Spin:  A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah At Saturday’s program, Martha Simpson, who is the Children’s Department head, will be reading her book and singing with the kids. There will be a craft afterward.  She has published 5 professional books including Bringing Class into the Public Library (co-authored with Teen Services Head Lucretia Duwel). Her […]