April Storytimes

The Stratford Library Children’s Department 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 2-5. Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes! There will be no Tuesday storytime on April 18, and spring storytimes end on April 28.)  Registration required. To register, visit: 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. Seed pickups start April 5 and 19 for different microgreens. All ages welcome – pick up in the Children’s Department. Registration required. To register, 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.

Alphabet Parade Grab & Go

The Stratford Library is offering Alphabet Parade grab & gos on April 6 and 20 for children ages 2-5. The crafts feature the letters “O” and “P”. 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.

LEGO Club

The Stratford Library will offer LEGO Club during vacation week on Monday, April 10 at 2pm 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.

Junior Scientists Grab N’ Go

The Stratford Library will offer a Junior Scientists grab & go activity for children ages 4-7 with pick-ups starting on April 11.  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.

Performer Al De Cant

On Wednesday April 12, during school vacation week, the Stratford Library will offer a performance by the singing principal Al de Cant for ages 5-10 at 11am.  This program is courtesy of the Vicki Soto Memorial Fund.  Registration recommended – drop ins welcome as space allows. 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 Colors

Learn about all the colors in a Book Scientists grab & go for children ages 3-12 available starting April 14from 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: stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call: 203.385.4165 or visit: stratfordlibrary.org/kids.

Earth Day Storytime

Celebrate Earth Day with the Stratford Library on April 15 in the Children’s Department at 11am. Children can enjoy stories and a craft. The program is for ages 5-7.  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.

Emeraldlicious Earth Day Kit

Learn about Earth Day with Emeraldlicious and a grab & go activity kit that will be available for pick up starting on April 22.  This kit is for children ages 6-12. 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. April’s pick will be Finding Langston. Read the book & then join us for a book discussion & other activities on Monday, April 24 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.

Book Scientists Spring

Join the Stratford Library Children’s Department for a grab & go Book Scientists kit featuring the theme of Spring for children ages 3-12 available starting April 28 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.