Is you child struggling to read? Join us on the third Thursday of each month for Pawsome Readers, a beginning reading program where participants practice their reading skills with licensed therapy dogs.
GRADES 1 - 5
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Storytime
Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
When & Where Day: Every TuesdayTimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Place: West University Library (2nd floor, kids' area) Who Can Come? (intended audience) Babies (birth to 2 years old) and their grown-upsThis class is best for babies who are not walking yet, or barely started.Note: We cannot host daycare groups or large clubs. How to Get TicketsYou must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free
Headline: Community is the common thread. Looking for a weekly creative escape? Grab your needles, hooks, and hoops and join Chat & Chain, West University’s fiber arts and portable crafts club!
From intricate embroidery to cozy knits, we celebrate all things handmade. It’s the perfect hour to make progress on your projects while making new friends.
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Storytime
Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
When & Where Day: Every TuesdayTimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Place: West University Library (2nd floor, kids' area) Who Can Come? (intended audience) Babies (birth to 2 years old) and their grown-upsThis class is best for babies who are not walking yet, or barely started.Note: We cannot host daycare groups or large clubs. How to Get TicketsYou must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free
Storytime
Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
When & Where Day: Every TuesdayTimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Place: West University Library (2nd floor, kids' area) Who Can Come? (intended audience) Babies (birth to 2 years old) and their grown-upsThis class is best for babies who are not walking yet, or barely started.Note: We cannot host daycare groups or large clubs. How to Get TicketsYou must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free
Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)
Help lead your library! Join a group of teens in grades 7–12 to plan events and improve the library.
Why Join?
Earn volunteer hours.Help pick new books, snacks, and decorations.Learn skills for your resume.Get a letter of recommendation.What You’ll Do
Plan fun events like game nights and crafts.Tell the library what books and Manga to buy.How to Join
You must fill out an application and talk with Mike, or designated library staff member, to join.Chat about great books with some great people! Join our Virtual Book Club, hosted by Katherine Tyra Branch Library!
We will meet virtually (via Microsoft Teams) every first Wednesday of the month from 3-4 PM to discuss the selected book. Online registration is required. You will receive an email with a meeting link the day before the event.
This month, we will be discussing Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo.
Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts using best practices of the Every Child Ready to Read program. You and your children will have fun while honing skills necessary to be ready to read!
Teen Craft: Teacup Fairy Gardens
Get ready for the most dreamy, whimsical craft ever! Join us on Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 PM at the Stratford Branch Library and create your very own tiny fairy garden tucked inside a teacup
We’ll have everything you need to design a magical little world—think mini plants, dainty flowers, itty-bitty decorations, and the sweetest fairy-sized details. Build a cozy home for your fairy friends, add a sprinkle of sparkle, and let your imagination run wild in the cutest way possible