Jay Mankita comes Wednesday!

Are you ready for summer reading to kick off? Join us Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Splash Along Songs with singer Jay Mankita. All ages welcome; call 203.385.4165 to sign up.

Only a few more days of school!

Are you excited for summer? So are we. Stop by anytime to sign up for Summer Reading!

Summer Reading

Don't forget, you can sign up for summer reading anytime.  Read all about it on our Summer Reading website.

Booksale Weekend!

Stop by for the booksale and enjoy some children's events at the same time!

Friday, June 4
- 10:30 a.m. Magical, Musical Me. Songs and rhymes for ages 5 and under
- 2-4 p.m. Drop in Craft. Stop by anytime to make butterfly bookmarks.  Place one inside a book from the booksale!

Saturday, June 5
- 2-4 p.m. Christina the Magician! All around the library.
- 2:45 p.m. Magic Show in the Children's Department

School Visits

Have you seen a librarian at your school?  Stratford Library Children's Librarians will be visiting Stratford schools during April, May, and June. See when we'll be visiting you! The Library also has copies of the books we discussed for children to check out.

- St. Mark's - May 7
- Lordship - May 10
- Second Hill Lane - May 12
- Chapel - May 17
- Johnson House - May 18
- Franklin - May 21
- St. James - June 1
- Nichols - June 3
- Wilcoxson - June 7
- Eli Whitney - June 16

May Days

Well, despite our frantic endeavors to explain our recent cold weather with volcanic ash theories, May is still its charming, sunny self, even though temperatures are raw. Sign ups are now available for:
- A Visit from the Tooth Fairy on Tuesday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m.  She wears a pink dress, she carries a sparkly wand; she will tell your children all about good hygiene habits and pass out gifts.  Stop by!
- Teddy Bear Picnic on Sunday, May 23 at 2:30 p.m. When was the last time your favorite stuffed animal had an outing?  Bring your bear to the Library for games, songs, and a craft. You'll have a bear-y good time!

Playaways!

The Stratford Library Children's Department has Playaways!

Playaways are pre-loaded digital audio books. They are great for families who love to listen to books everywhere and everywhere!

Check out one Playaway per card at the Children's Desk. Playaways can be found in the children's audiobook area. Batteries included; you supply the headphones. Still have questions? Stop by and ASK US!