One Book, One Stratford ... for Kids!

The One Book, One Stratford community wide reading event has chosen “Close Encounters of a Third World Kind” by Jennifer Stewart as their young readers’ selection. Like “Little Princes” (the One Book title), “Close Encounters” takes place in Nepal and describes Stewart’s experiences there. The Library will host a Skype chat with the author on Wednesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. and a book discussion on Thursday, October 18 at 4 p.m. All patrons ages 8 and up are invited to the Skype chat in the Library’s Lovell Room. To register, please call the Children’s Department at 203.385.4165 or visit its website at www.stratfordlibrary.org.

Upcoming Events

Just a few upcoming events to mention! 

Bird Festival Event at the Stratford Library 
 In conjunction with The Great Stratford Bird Festival, the Stratford Library Children’s Department will be offering a bird themed craft for children ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, October 6 from 12:00 to 2 p.m. sponsored by the Lakeshore Learning Company. To register, please call the Library at 203.385.4165.

Magical, Musical Me at the Stratford Library 
Magical, Musical Me is a half hour music program geared toward babies and siblings under age 5. The program meets Sunday, October 7 at 1:30 p.m. To register, or for more information, please call the Children’s Department at 203.385.4165.

Reader’s Theatre Movie Making
Children ages 7 to 12 can participate in a Reader’s Theatre Movie Making Class at the Stratford Library on Monday, October 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Act out scenes from children’s book and see your play on our big screen. To register, call the Stratford Library Children’s Department at 203.385.4165.

Inquiring Minds 
Inquiring Minds invites children ages 3 to 5 to learn about math, science, and nature topics in a book-based activity program. Class meets Wednesday, October 10 at 10:30 a.m. This month’s theme is “birds.” To register, please call the Children’s Department at 203.385.4165.

Ready, Set, Learn!

We have seen many families preparing for that all important back-to-school experience. We're so glad that you're stopping in to pick up books, ask a few questions about your math packets (remember fractions? I'm glad I do!), and check out the Library's fall schedule.

I saw this article about preparing to go back to school, and I thought you might enjoy it. I have heard parents talking about re-establishing sleep schedules, so here are a few more tips!
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/family-health-12/back-to-school-prep

Saturday Music Class cancelled

Due to staff illness, the Saturday Magical Musical Me program on August 18 at 10:30 a.m. is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Summer Reading Updates!

Hi, everyone!

Just to remind you, Summer Reading is on-going. Don't forget to visit our Summer Reading page for all the info.

Our kickoff author is Eric Berlin, visiting June 30 at 11 a.m. for ages 8 and up.

Miss A will now be doing the Music Time on June 25 at 10:30 a.m. This is a registered program, with space for 35 children.

Register for either program at 203.385.4165

Summer Reading!

As you can imagine, we are busy at work preparing the Summer Reading Program. 

- Sign ups begin June 1. Independent readers can sign up online with their Library cards. Young listeners please sign up at the Library.

- Summer Flyer is now available! Please check it out! There are TONS of programs and activities for children of all ages.

- Summer Reading lists are being collected. Our summer website has a page of booklists, updated as we receive news from the schools.

- The June calendar is available in the Library and will be online soon.

We hope to see EVERY child at the Library this summer! Make sure your child returns to school ready to read, ready to learn.

May Schedule Changes

Hi, everyone!

Due to some scheduling changes, the following program dates have changed:

PAJAMARAMA STORYTIME will only meet Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30. Please see our June/July calendar for further dates.

KNITTING has been postponed to the Summer. Please see our summer flyer for days and times.

SENSORY STORYTIME on May 19 has been cancelled.

NEW PROGRAMS ADDED:
- Monday, May 14 at 4:00 p.m. Friendship Adventure Anti-Bullying Program. Ages 5 to 12. Sponsored by the Ronald McDonald House.
- Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. Meet Venus the Golden Retriever. Meet our newest therapy dog, Venus. Ages 3 and up.
- Wednesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids. Join Naturopathic Doctor Jennifer Holdorf as she demonstrates how to prepare healthy snacks for families.
- Saturday, May 19 - Read to Venus the therapy dog. Time to be announced.  Ages 3 and up.