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 toddler 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 every third Tuesday for a creative crafting time! Satisfy that urge to create while connecting with fellow craft lovers. All supplies are included.

For adults ages 18 and up. 

Discover the art of paper folding at our All Ages Beginner Origami program!

Join us on Tuesday, June 23rd at 4:30 PM for a fun and relaxing introduction to origami. Participants will learn simple folding techniques to create a variety of shapes and designs, all while building patience, focus, and creativity.

This program is perfect for beginners of all ages—whether you’re trying origami for the first time or just looking for a calm, hands-on activity to enjoy with family and friends.

Come fold, create, and take home your own handmade paper creations!

Come and join us for 45 minutes of sensory exploration and discovery! Our "Little Explorers" program is for preschool age children from 0 - 5 years old and their caregivers. Please dress to get messy! This event is free to attend and all materials will be provided. Each session requires a free ticket for kids in attendance. Tickets are available in the library on the morning of the event.

Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.

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.

Please register for Maker Central  HERE .before attending this program

Want to learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine?

Register here for a personal orientation!

Registration is limited to one person at a time. This is a one time event. Please do not register for multiple days. Multiple registrations for the same person will be canceled.

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To make an appointment, please click on the link below or call. Virtual appointments are also available.

FutureU Appointment

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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+

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.