Need a place to finish homework and relax after school?

Join us for Homework Help & Hangout every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4:30 PM! Whether you're working through a difficult assignment, studying for a test, or just looking for a quiet place to focus, the library is here to help.

Each session includes:

Come get your homework done, take a creative break, and spend time with friends at the library. We hope to see you there!

Join us for the Teen "Bring Your Own Book" Book Club, where you can share whatever you're reading and discover new favorites from fellow book lovers! This month's optional theme is winter holidays—bring a cozy read that fits the season or anything else you're excited about. Come for the books, stay for the fun discussions and snacks!

Storytime fosters early literacy skills and a love for reading in a cozy, welcoming environment. Books, stories, songs, movements and group play time. Come and develop your child’s early literacy skills in this supportive, community environment.

This December we'll discover the art of paper quilling as we roll, shape, and arrange colorful paper strips into a beautiful handmade brooch. Create a unique wearable accessory while learning basic quilling techniques in this relaxing and creative crafting workshop.

Join us every third Tuesday for a creative crafting time! Satisfy that urge to create while connecting with fellow craft lovers. All supplies are included and have been provided by the Friends of the Stratford Branch Library.

For adults ages 18 and up. 

Do you need help learning the basics or completing tasks using a computer, your tablet, or your phone? Get one-on-one 30 minute sessions here! Two slots available on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. 

Please call 832-927-5400 or stop by the front desk to reserve a time slot.

Ready to make your next move? Join us for Teen Chess Night presented by First Checkmate! Test your strategy, improve your game, and compete in friendly matches with other teens.

All skill levels are welcome. 

Chess boards provided. 

Open to ages 11-18 only.

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years.

Tickets are required and will be handed out in the Children's Library starting 15 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time.

Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.

Tickets are required and will be handed out in the Children's Library starting 15 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.

Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meets every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Sometimes the group works on individual projects and sometimes there is an art education period. Sometimes you will learn something new and sometimes you can teach something to others. Join in for a morning of beautiful art and fun conversation!

Family Place Workshop is an early literacy program that highlights learning through play. During this five-week workshop, parents/caregivers and their toddlers ages 1-3 years, will have the opportunity to participate in play-based learning. Each week of the workshop will also feature a resource professional to answer questions on topics including literacy, child development, nutrition, and speech and language development.