Activities for Youth 3-13+
Registration required for all events
Seed Library Grab’n’Go
Wednesdays, May 1 (Millet), 15 (Cucumber), and 29 (Sunflowers)
The Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a Seed Grab ‘n’ go for pick up. You will receive both the seeds and instructions on how to plant. 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
Young Reader’s Book Club Meeting
May 2 at 6pm for grades 2-5
The Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a Young Reader’s Book Club meeting. This month’s book will be Clementine. There will be a book discussion, games, a craft/or activity, and a snack offered. Children are asked to read the book before the discussion. To register, or for more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org
Book Scientists
May 3rd and 17th; Ages 3-12
The Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer Book Scientist kits. Each kit includes books and activities. Books are selected based on the age of the child participating. This month the themes will be Very Cool Facts (May 3) and Birds (May 17). Return the Library books when they are due 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
Read To a Therapy Dog
Monday, May 6 from 4 P.M. – 5 P.M., Thursday, May 23 from 4 P.M. – 5 P.M.; Ages 6-12
The Stratford Library Children’s Department will be offering the chance to read to a therapy dog.Children may sign up for a fifteen minute time slot, and can choose a favorite book to read to the dog. Time slots are on a first come, first served basis. 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
Mother’s Day Craft Days
Tuesday, May 7 at 4 P.M., Ages 3-5
Thursday, May 9 at 4 P.M., School Aged Children
The Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer two Mother’s Day craft sessions. 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
Monday, May 13 at 4 P.M., Ages 5-12
The Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer LEGO Club. Come build some LEGO creations with friends! 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: How Plants Grow
Pick-ups starting Thursday, May 16th; Ages 4-7
The Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a Junior Scientists grab & go activity. Children can enjoy a science experiment with the help of an adult. This month’s topic will be “growing plants”. 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
Preschool Math Grab‘n’Go: Shapes
Pick-ups starting Wednesday, May 22nd; Ages 3-7
The Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a preschool math grab’n’go kit about shapes! 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
