It’s summer! So what’s going on at the Library this month? Summer Reading! Sign up online for a family account, and add all your children as readers (pre-reader, reader, teens, and adults can all be on one family account!) We have a different prize each month. Craft Table – Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:30-5:30 pm […]
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DIY Storytime – Be Proud
Do-It-Yourself Storytime Theme – Be Proud! Enjoy this DIY Storytime whenever you like Books: Be Who You Are • Written and illustrated by Todd Parr • Published by Scholastic • Presented by Books and Brushes for Kids This picture book encourages kids to be proud of what makes them unique, where they come from, and […]
DIY Juneteenth Storytime
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on the theme of Juneteenth whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: I’m Gonna Push Through • Written by Jasmyn Wright • Illustrated by Shannon Wright • Published by PS 46 Bronx • Presented by Atheneum Books for Young Readers A story of empowerment for all children. https://video.link/w/DDH0c Here is a […]
DIY Storytime – Colors
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on COLORS whenever is convenient. BOOKS Mixed: A Colorful Story • Written and illustrated by Aree Chung • Published by Henry Holt & Company • Presented by Storyteller Academy The Reds, Yellows, and Blues lived apart, until one Blue and one Yellow decided to mix. https://video.link/w/CZPvc Cut out squares of colored […]
Summer Reading BookLists 2021
What to read this summer? Well, check out our summer reading programs, SLA – Summer Reading Programs 2021 Then, grab some great books! For preschool, see SRP_2021_Reading_List_-_RTM_trifold.pdf For grades K-2, see SRP_2021_Reading_List_-_Gr._K-2_trifold.pdf For grades 3-4, see SRP_2021_Reading_List_-_gr_3-4_trifold.pdf For grades 5-7, see SRP_2021_Reading_List_-_gr_5-7_trifold.pdf The Stratford Schools Summer Assignments page is here, too! Visit 2021 Summer Assignments […]
Summer Reading is On! Grow a Reader
It’s that time! Summer Reading has begun for everyone! It’s time to grow a reader – be sure to read, learn, and explore this summer. Sign up on our website. The only required info is a username, password, and email address. Parents can create a “Family account” for every person in their household, or […]
Science Sunday – Rivers
Science Sunday: Rivers Read About It Fascinating Facts About Rivers: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/home-is-good/fascinating-facts-about-rivers/ Kids Discover Rivers: https://kidsdiscover.com/spotlight/rivers-kids/ World’s Longest Rivers: https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/rivers-world-worlds-longest-rivers?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects Longest Rivers of the World: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/topten/longestrivers.html Mississippi River Facts: https://www.nps.gov/miss/riverfacts.htm Spotlight: The Amazon: https://kidsdiscover.com/spotlight/the-amazon-for-kids/?epik=dj0yJnU9cVZsQV9vcXJWa2RLcEdybS1qX1Nib1Ixb2hMSWpfQ0cmcD0wJm49YlpHS0J6dmpGV0RXeWZNU0VRejYwZyZ0PUFBQUFBR0NmMVdj The Nile River: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/nile-river/ Map of Connecticut Rivers: https://geology.com/lakes-rivers-water/connecticut.shtml Map of United States Rivers: https://gisgeography.com/lakes-rivers-map-united-states/ When Rivers are Borders: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/147238/when-rivers-are-borders How Rivers […]
DIY Storytime – Growing Things
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of Growing Things whenever is convenient for your family. Do-It-Yourself Storytime Growing Things BOOKS: How a Seed Grows • Written by Helene Jordan • Illustrated by Loretta Krupinski • Published by HarperCollins • Presented by Bobby’s backyard This story includes a simple experiment about growing bean seeds. https://video.link/w/2LFtc […]
DIY Storytime – Boats
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of Boats whenever is convenient for your family. Do-It-Yourself Storytime Boats Books: Boats • Written and illustrated by Anne Rockwell • Published by Puffin • Presented by Story Adventures with Mrs., T. Find out about all different kinds of boats. https://video.link/w/ylpsc Art for Kids Hub has instructions to […]
Volunteering in the Children’s Department
The Children’s Department is now accepting application for summer volunteers. Responsible students entering grades 8 to 12 who enjoy working with children are welcome to apply and will be notified in June of any openings. Hours and jobs vary. Opportunities for virtual volunteering from home […]