Children’s

For families with children grades K-8 The Stratford Library, provides weekly homework tutoring to children in grades K-8 with teen volunteers as tutors. Usually, volunteers provide help with math, reading, and other school subjects. Homework Helpers cannot provide medically prescribed/special needs tutoring. Participants are required to follow the Library’s Code of Conduct, including our Unattended Child policies, at all times. If you would like to participate, please fill out this interest form – we will contact you. Our volunteer schedules vary and we may not be able to help every interested family. Thank you for your understanding. *The K-5 program is supported by the Carol Pieper Memorial Fund and the Vicki Soto Memorial Fund. The 6-8 program is supported by the Stratford Library Teen Department.  

Mayor’s Summer Reading Party

If you have read 10 books this summer, you are eligible to sign up for the mayor’s party. Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Perry House Lawn (Rain location is the Baldwin Center) Audience: Children 0-12

Sign up here for the Mayor’s Summer Reading Party

 

Which flavor of Oreo is Stratford’s favorite? Try different varieties and vote for your top picks. Results will be posted on Library social media accounts. Note: food allergens present. When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Place: Library Courtyard All ages.  

The Children’s Department will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, 7/29, from 10am-12pm so that workers can safely complete a repair in the department. We will be open at 12pm and DEFINITELY in time for our 2 animals shows at 2pm and 2:45 pm. We appreciate your patience as we make our room safe for everyone. Stay dry tomorrow!

Great news! Our Caribbean Carnival program this Wednesday is for all ages, and you are welcome to attend! Call us at 203-385-4165 to register. And, because of the Library’s construction, the toy area will be closed for this program from 10:45-12:15 on Wednesday, July 22. We appreciate your understanding – we may have difficulty getting easy reader books during this time, and the parts of the I SPY that are in the toy area will not be accessible. Otherwise, we are open for visitors, including the Craft Table from 10am-12pm, 1pm-7pm. Thanks for joining us this summer and supporting your children as they read and learn!