Are you ready for a spooky activity this season?
Participants will each receive one clay magnet to paint and take home! All supplies will be provided.
For teens in grades 6-12. No registration required.
Learn English in person!
**This class is for Adults (18 years of age or older)**
This is a free class is for learners who know basic English and want to improve.Class meets once a week on Mondays for 2 hours. The materials are provided by the library at no cost.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
How to Join: Visit the library to register and take a short test.
Join us at the HCPL Stratford Branch Library for
Tiny Tots Storytime with other toddlers and parents/caregivers.
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.
“Needles sparkle, fabric twitches. Fun begins with Stitch Witches!”
Join us for our 'Stitch Witches' class guides you through the magical world of sewing and embroidery. This beginner-friendly program builds each week with new techniques, so regular attendance is encouraged. All supplies are provided.
*For tweens & teens ages 9-17, registration required
Join us at the HCPL Stratford Branch Library for
Tiny Tots Storytime with other toddlers and parents/caregivers.
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.
Join us at Maud Marks Library every Tuesday from 11:15–11:45 AM for Preschool Explorer Time!
Designed especially for children ages 3–5, this 30-minute hands-on sensory play program encourages learning through exploration, creativity, and discovery. Each week, little learners will engage in fun, interactive activities that help build curiosity, problem-solving skills, and early language and motor development.
Come explore, discover, and play with us—we can’t wait to see you there!
Read, sing, and learn together!
Join us every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. for this engaging storytime designed for children ages 3–5. Through stories, rhymes, songs, and playful activities, children will build important early literacy skills such as oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition.
After storytime, children can enjoy a simple craft or coloring activity to wrap up the fun. It’s a wonderful way to support early learning while making Storytime magical at the library!
This is our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons program where we host a seasoned Game Master to guide you through the mythical world of tabletop roleplaying!
The party is currently full, so new members are not being added at the moment. If you'd like to know more or are interested in joining, please contact the library.
This event is for adults only and is held in the Innovation Lab Classroom
Looking to practice your English in a friendly and supportive environment? Join us each week to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing with other English learners.
Classes help you build confidence and put your English skills into practice.
-Free classes
-All materials provided
-Meet and practice with other learners
This class is best suited for intermediate to advanced English learners. Come give it a try and see if it's the right fit for you!
This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.
Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available thirty minutes before the program begins in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly.