Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and teen volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.
The Fall cycle of Book Buddies will run from September 18th to November 20th. Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.
Come create a cute lil’ Apple Guy with wiggly paper arms and legs! Make your own Mr. Macintosh, Johnny Appleseed, or Granny Smith.
Join us for a fun interactive weekly story time perfect for walkers. Tiny Tykes uses stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the information desk 15 minutes prior.
This program is held in our meeting room or on nice days we may move to the Reading Garden, weather permitting.
Ticket distribution begins 15 minutes prior to any event/program.
Tickets will not be available 10 minutes after any program has started.
This program is canceled due to Family Place Workshop. (8/8/2025)
Get ready to sing, bounce, play and bond with baby during this interactive baby time. This program is perfect for non-walkers. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before the program at the information desk.
Events and programs are presented in-person only, unless otherwise noted. Please check the event/program location carefully.
Tickets will not be available 10 minutes after any program has started.
"Jack of All Crafts" is a new crafting club at Stratford Branch Library. Every week, we will introduce a new (and some familiar) crafts to work on together for an hour of relaxation and socializing. The library will provide all supplies. All you need to bring is yourself and a passion for learning!
This Thursday, we will be making Tiny Books.
🎉 Wee Wednesdays Storytime is a weekly celebration of stories, songs, and silliness designed just for preschoolers ages 2–6! Every Wednesday, join us for a joyful journey through picture books, playful rhymes, and interactive fun that helps little ones build early literacy skills while making new friends. 📚✨
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our very own live puppet show! Mr. David brings his own theatrics to classics with The Puppet Players Present.
This is a program perfect for the whole family. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of Storytime. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before entering Storytime.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Pre-School Storytime with Ms. Caroline! We will read stories, sing songs, and exercise our creative bodies. Look forward to a monthly bilingual surprise!
Do you need help with technology? Book a 45-minute appointment with a staff member, we will try to help you figure it out!
