Science Sunday: Genetics Why do living creatures look like their parents? It’s genetics! Genes get passed down from parents to children. Some of those genes are stronger, more “dominant”, than others. (Dark hair is dominant over blonde or red hair; curly hair is dominant over straight hair; freckles are dominant over non-freckles.) Genes also make […]
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Science Sunday – Flight
Science Sunday: Flight Birds, airplanes, helicopters, kites…these things all fly. While they are each designed differently (and vary greatly in terms of weight), the same physical forces are at work on all of them, allowing them to take off from the ground and move through the air without falling. Let’s learn more about physics and […]
What’s Going on for Kids March 14-19, 2022
Well, March is certainly being its usual weathery self! Snow, wind, rain, sunshine, who knows? What is certain is that you’ll find something fun at the Library this week! Monday, March 14: Music Time to Go. Ages 0-2. Pick up a music time kit to enjoy at home – starting March 21, storytime will be […]
Science Sunday – Colors
Science Sunday: Colors What is color? In order to see color, there must be light. The sun’s rays are made of “white light” which is all the colors combined together. Light is made of electromagnetic waves which travel extremely quickly. Different colors have different wavelengths. When the light shines onto an object, some colors bounce […]
What’s Up for Kids – February 24-March 1
It may be a week or two early to look for crocuses, but let’s think positive! Meanwhile, here’s what’s going on in the Children’s Department! February 24. Sign up for Alphabet Parade Letter Y here. February 25. Sign up for Book Scientists Community Helpers Grab ‘n’ Go here. February 27. Science Sunday – Winter Weather will […]
Martha Simpson retires – last day February 18
For 28 years, Mrs. Simpson has been a familiar face at the Stratford Library. Please join us in wishing her well – her last day is February 18. Meanwhile, enjoy this fun video of some highlights from her professional career. https://www.wevideo.com/view/2566590763
Science Sunday – Winter Weather
Science Sunday: Winter Weather Winter can be a fun time to go skiing, sledding, and ice skating; to build snowmen and snow forts; and to have snowball fights. Those of us in the northern part of the United States often experience cold temperatures, freezing rain, snow, and ice. Sometimes we even have a snow day […]
Winter Wednesday – Ice Globes
Did you attend our Winter Wednesday event today? We made ice globes you can place outside as fun decorations. You can try the experiment at home. You will need: Balloons Food coloring gloves scissors Here’s what you do! One person holds the balloon open while another person tries to drip the food coloring straight into […]
What’s Going on for Kids – December 2021
Hi, everyone! Have you seen any foxes around? What about other winter animals? Canadian geese? cardinals? While you are enjoying the wintry weather, here’s what’s going on for winter break. Winter Reading Challenge – Reading is SNOW much fun! Stop by any time to sign up for our reading program – we’ll put a snowflake on […]
Science Sunday – the Polar World
Science Sunday: The Polar World The North Pole is located at the top of the Earth. The Arctic area consists of the Arctic Ocean and parts of Canada, Russia, the United States, Greenland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland. Temperatures as low as -70 degrees Celsius have been recorded in Northern Greenland. Arctic ice contains approximately […]