STRATFORD LIBRARY KIDS EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER
September Storytimes
Weekly story times for children, beginning Monday, Sept. 16. Storytimes meet at 10:30 A.M.
- On Mondays, Toddler Time for ages 0-2.
- On Tuesdays, Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5.
- Baby Lapsit 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! Registration is required.
I Spy Hispanic Heritage A Hispanic Heritage themed I Spy game for all ages from Tuesday, September 3 to Friday September 20 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This will be a drop-in event during Library hours. Find all the flags from Hispanic/Latino countries and win a sticker.
Book Scientists
Book Scientist kits are for children ages 3-12. Each kit includes books and activities. Books are selected based on the age of the child participating. This month the theme is Weather (Sept 20). Return the Library books when they are due and keep everything else! Registration is required.
Piano w/ Friends: Music Basics Class
Piano with Friends: Music Basics class on either Saturday, September 14 at 2:30 P.M., or Tuesday, September 24 at 6 P.M., for children ages 7-12. Learn how to read sheet music and find keys on a music keyboard (class does not replace professional piano lessons). Piano with Friends will meet in the Children’s Program Room. Registration is required.
Ready for Kindergarten Grab ‘n’ Go
Kindergarten readiness 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 September activity kit will begin on Wednesday, September 18. Registration is required.
Learn to Crochet
Beginner’s crochet lessons in person on Wednesday, September 18 at 6 P.M. All patrons ages 9 and up are welcome, and supplies are provided. Registration is required.
Treehouse Science: Loom
Join us at The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. Treehouse STEAM Table for some fun with Looms on Friday, September 20 at 3:30 P.M. for children ages 8-12. Children will learn how to use a heddle loom.
LEGO Club
The Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer LEGO Club on Saturday, September 21 at 2 P.M. and Monday, September 30 at 4 P.M. for ages 5-12. Come build some LEGO creations with friends! LEGO Club will meet in the Children’s Program Room. Registration is required.
Math Grab‘n’Go
A math grab’n’go kit about subtraction! Families with children ages 5-8 are welcome to sign up. Pick up for kits begin on Wednesday, September 25. Registration is required.
Nutmeg Book Group
The Nutmeg Book Group is for readers in grades 4 to 6. September’s pick will be A Rover’s Story. Read the book, then join us for a book discussion on Monday, September 30 at 6 P.M. 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.
