Enjoy wonderful stories, sing along to fun songs, and let your little ones play and explore. Every Wednesday at 11:30am.
Disfruta de maravillosas historias, canta canciones divertidas y deja que tus pequeños jueguen y exploren. Cada miércoles a las 11:30am.
Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime. We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your prekindergarten age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.
Join us for Preschool Story Time, an early literacy program featuring stories, songs, and a fun craft! This program is for children ages 3-6 years old and their caregivers.
In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets available in the library on the morning of the program. First come, first served.
Connect with a Future U advisor! Discover the college and career resources around you.
Get help with:
Resume & cover lettersFAFSA applicationFree resources for career developmentTo make an appointment, please click on the link below or call. Virtual appointments are also available.
¡Conéctate con un asesor de Future U! Descubre los recursos universitarios, profesionales, y ayuda con aplicaciones para el trabajo.
Join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC): Lead, Serve, and Create!
Want to make your voice heard and help shape what happens at your library? The Stratford Branch Library is looking for motivated teens to join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)—a team of young leaders who help connect local youth with the library and the wider community.
As a TAC member, you won’t just attend meetings—you’ll help plan programs, influence decisions, and create a better space for teens through service, advocacy, and leadership.
Join us on the first Friday of every month for the teen writing club. Bring your writing to share and get feedback from other teens. Any kind of writing is welcome, from short stories to fanfiction, poetry to novels!
You’ll get short prompts, quiet time to work, and the option to share—no pressure, no critiques unless you ask. Bring your ideas, your notebook, and get ready to write!
Ages 13+
Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your cards and enjoy all things Pokémon! Activities include watching shows/movies, playing games and crafts.
Every 2nd Friday of the month @ 4-5:30pm, for ages 9-12.
(Older Teens are welcome, and younger children are welcome with parental attendance.)
January: Play & Catch Battle, Trading cards
February: Play & Catch Battle, Trading cards
March: Booster Battle, Trading cards
April: Basic Battle for Beginners, Learn the Basics pt.1, Trading cards.
Have fun uncovering artifacts like an archaeologist by carefully excavating chocolate chips from a cookie while using an excavation grid. While performing this activity, you will also learn about the tools and terms used by archaeologists on a dig.
Join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC): Lead, Serve, and Create!
Want to make your voice heard and help shape what happens at your library? The Stratford Branch Library is looking for motivated teens to join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)—a team of young leaders who help connect local youth with the library and the wider community.
As a TAC member, you won’t just attend meetings—you’ll help plan programs, influence decisions, and create a better space for teens through service, advocacy, and leadership.
Join us for a special live dinosaur music and dance party with children's musician Andyroo! Our "Little Explorers" program is for preschool age children from 0 - 5 years old and their caregivers.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.