March Storytimes: The Stratford Library Children’s Department offers weekly storytimes for children of different ages. Storytimes meet at 10:30 am. On Mondays, Toddler Time meets for ages 0-2. On Tuesdays, Preschool Storytime meets for ages 3-5. Baby Lapsit meets on Thursdays for babies 0-18 months. Friday Fun offers stories and songs for ages 2-5. Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes!  Registration required: visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Cursive Camp: On Tuesday March 21, the Stratford Library will offer a program teaching the basics on how to write in cursive for children ages 7-12 at 4 pm.  Each week they will learn how to write different cursive letters.  Registration required. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Seed Grab N’ Go:

The Stratford Library is offering Seed Library grab & gos with pickups every two weeks this spring. Sign up for flowers and greens starting in March.  All ages welcome, pickups are in the Children’s Department. Registration required: visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

LEGO Club:

The Stratford Library will offer LEGO Club on Saturday, March 25 at 2 pm for ages 5-12. Come build some Lego creations with friends! Lego Club will meet in the Children’s Department.  To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Irish Dancing: Celebrate an early St. Patrick’s Day on March 16^th, and join the Stratford Library in learning some basic Irish dance steps in the Children’s Department at 4pm. The program is for ages 6-12.  Sneakers should be worn. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Treehouse Science:

The Stratford Library Children’s Department is offering science activities in person on Saturday, March 18 at 2:30 pm and on Tuesday, March 21 from 1-3 pm at the new Treehouse STEAM table. Each date will feature different activities. All children ages 8-12 are welcome.  Registration required on the Library’s website at stratfordlibrary.org.  For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Family Bingo:

Join the Stratford Library for some Bingo fun on Sunday, March 19 at 2 pm for children in the Children’s Department.  Play for fun and prizes.  Your grownup can play along with you!  To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Alphabet Parade Grab & Go:

The Stratford Library is offering Alphabet Parade grab & gos on March 23 for children ages 2-5. The crafts feature the letter “N”. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Book Scientists Adventures:

Journey into the land of adventures in a Book Scientists grab & go for children ages 3-12 available starting March 24 from the Stratford Library. Kits include books and activities. Books are selected based on the age of the child participating.  When you are done, return the Library books by their due date and keep everything else!  To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Nutmeg Book Group:

Stratford Library is offering the Nutmeg Book Group for readers in grades 4 to 6. March’s pick will be The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez. Read the book & then join us for a book discussion & other activities on Monday, March 27^th at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Book provided to registered participants courtesy of the Carol Pieper Memorial Fund. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Kids Coding:

Join the Stratford Library Children’s Department for Coding Club on Tuesday, March 28 at 4pm for ages 8 to 12.  Try a variety of different scratch coding projects.  To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Retirement Cards for Miss Tess:

Miss Tess will be retiring this April from the Stratford Library Children’s Dept. Come ask us for materials to make her some Happy Retirement cards.  These cards are in thanks for her many contributions over the years, from story times and art classes, to grants, outreach activities, and many more. Card materials available at the Children’s Department desk.