November Storytimes
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. offers weekly storytimes for children. 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 1-5. Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes! (No storytimes on Monday Nov 11, Thursday Nov 28, and Friday Nov 29). Registration is 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.

Book Scientists
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer Book Scientist kits for children ages 3-12.  Each kit includes books and activities. Books are selected based on the participating child’s age. This month the theme is Outer Space (Nov15). Return the Library books when they are due and keep everything else! Registration is 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.

Super Mario Bros. Party
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer a Super Mario Bros. Party on Saturday, November 9 at 2:30 pm for children ages 6-10. This event will be held in the Children’s program room. Registration is 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.

Impressionist Painting
Join The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. for an Impressionist art workshop on Wednesday, November 13 at 4 pm for children ages 8-13. Learn about the Impressionism art movement and create your own painting. Registration is 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.

Junior Scientists: Bones
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer a Junior Scientists Grab ‘n’ Go kit on the Skeletal System. Families with children ages 4-8 are welcome to register for the kit. Pickups begin on Thursday, November 14. 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 Lego Robotics Club
Join the Stratford Library Children’s Dept. for a Lego Robotics workshop on Thursday, November 14 at 2:00 pm for children ages 7-12. Thanks to a grant from the Stratford Rotary Club, the Library now owns a LEGO Spike Essential kits, which combines LEGO building with some coding fun! This program will meet in the Children’s Program Room. Registration is 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.

Storytime with Little Teeth Dentists
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer a storytime with Little Teeth Dentists on Tuesday, November 19 at 10:30 am for children ages 3-7. Come listen to a story, sing a song, and kids will learn how to take care of their own teeth. Registration is 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.

Fall Art: Collage
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer a Fall Art program featuring Collages on Tuesday, November 19 at 4pm for children ages 7-12. Kids will be using paper, foam core, and other materials to make their creations. Registration is 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.

Ready for Kindergarten Grab ‘n’ Go
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. is offering Ready for Kindergarten grab ‘n’ go activity kits for children ages 3-5. Each month’s kit will offer a different activity to prepare your preschooler for Kindergarten. Pick up for the November activity kit will begin on Wednesday, November 20. Registration is 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.

Learn to Crochet
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. is offering beginner’s crochet lessons on Wednesday, November 20 at 6 pm. All patrons ages 9 and up are welcome, and supplies are provided. Registration is 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.

Mini Foods
Join the Stratford Library Children’s Dept. for a fun Mini Foods event on Thursday, November 21 at 4 pm for children in grades 5-7. Create and snack on a variety of fun bite-sized foods. Please note that some food items may have come into contact with or contain food allergens. Registration is 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.

Treefort Science: Lightboxes
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer Treefort activities for children ages 5-7 on Friday, November 22 at 3:30 pm. This month’s theme will be exploring how to use Lightboxes. Registration is 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.

Make Thanksgiving Cards for Seniors
Celebrate our community with the Stratford Library Children’s Department at a drop-in craft on Saturday, November 23 during Library hours. Children of all ages are welcome to participate in making Thanksgiving Cards for the local seniors at Spring Village. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Piano w/ Friends: Chords
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer Piano with Friends: Chords class on Saturday, November 23 at 2:30 pm for children ages 7-12. Learn how chords are formed, how to write a chord on sheet music, and more! (class does not replace professional piano lessons, also please note that participants must have attended at least one Music Basics class to join in this session). Piano with Friends will meet in the Children’s Program Room. Registration is 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.

Nutmeg Book Group
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. is offering the Nutmeg Book Group for readers in grades 4 to 6. November’s pick will be Chester Keene Cracks the Code by Kekla Magoon. Read the book, then join us for a book discussion on Monday, November 25 at 6pm in the Children’s Program Room. Book provided to registered participants courtesy of the Carol Pieper Memorial Fund. Registration is 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.

Science Club: Sink Or Float
Join the Stratford Library Children’s Dept. for our brand new Science Club, with a different activity every month. November’s session will be Sink or Float. The fun begins on Tuesday, November 26 at 6 pm for ages 7-12. We will be making floating structures and seeing which one works the best! Registration is 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.

Math Grab ‘n’ Go: Addition
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer a Math grab’n’go kit about addition! Families with children ages 5-8 are welcome to sign up. Pick up for kits begin on Wednesday, November 27. Registration is 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.