Ages 8 to 14. Do you like scary and spooky books? Join us for author visit, craft, and face painting on Sunday, 10/16 at 2 pm. Author Lorien Lawrence will be talking about her “Fright Watch” series. Don’t miss out! Register at https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/9651975
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Storytimes Meet Weekly
Join us for weekly storytimes! Toddler Time meets Mondays at 10:30 am for ages 1-2 Preschool Storytime meets Tuesdays at 10:30 am for ages 3-5 Lapsit meets Thursdays at 10:30 am for ages 0-1 Friday Fun meets Thursdays at 10:30 am for ages 2-5 Register for storytimes and see events for older children on our […]
Homework Helpers starts in October
For families with children grades K-6. The Stratford Library, courtesy of support from the Carol Pieper Memorial Fund and the Vicki Soto Memorial Fund, provides weekly homework tutoring to children in grades K-6 with teen volunteers as tutors. Usually, volunteers provide help with math, reading, and other school subjects. Homework Helpers cannot provide medically prescribed/special […]
Read to Therapy Dog – 8/18 at 10:15 am
Want to read to our therapy dog, Veloce? He’s here tomorrow at 10:15 am for readers ages 6 to 12. Sign up here!
Science Adventures with Shells
Seashells “Every empty seashell on the beach once contained an animal known as a mollusk. Clams, oysters, scallops, conchs, mussels, and snails are all types of mollusks. The shells of these animals are exoskeletons, or hard, outside skeletons that protect their soft bodies.” Learn more… https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/shell/353769 Read About It How Are Seashells Made? https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/did-you-know/how-are-seashells-made/ How […]
Musician Ray Bryant has a concert this Wednesday!
Sing along with musician Ray Bryant this Wednesday at 2:30 pm – fun for young children and their families.
Teddy Bear Sleepover Camp
Did you wonder what happened during our Teddy Bear Sleepover Camp on July 20? Watch the video to find out. https://www.wevideo.com/view/2755967360
Science Adventures – Mountains
Mountains The Earth’s crust is separated into extremely large tectonic plates which float atop molten rock called magma. These plates move slowly every day, so slowly that people cannot feel the movement. Mountains are formed all over the world at points where the plates meet, including beneath oceans. Mountains usually have steep, sloping sides. The […]
Science Adventure – Buoyancy
Buoyancy We know that gravity pulls things down toward the center of the earth. Buoyancy is a different physical force that pushes up on objects that are immersed in a liquid, helping to keep them afloat. While the weight of an object may impact whether it sinks or floats, there are other factors that are […]
Wings of Fire bookgroup
HAVE YOU READ THIS BOOK? Join us for a Wings of Fire bookgroup where we will craft, chat, and have fun in the Wings of Fire fanverse. Club meets Thursday, July 7, 6:30 pm. Ages 7-12 – **please be sure you have read at least one book before the meeting as our activities are based […]