Preschoolers

By admin, Sun, 08/02/2026 - 01:00

You're invited to attend Story Time every Tuesday at 11 am. 

Story Time is a great way for children to build early literacy skills with stories, rhymes and songs. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate by sitting with children and singing (and learning!) new songs. 

Last half hour is craft time!  Children of all ages are welcome.

We cannot host daycares or groups.

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By admin, Sun, 08/02/2026 - 01:00

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 prekindergarten age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills.  Ages 0-5.

By admin, Sat, 08/01/2026 - 19:00

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Stories Around the World!

Travel the world without ever leaving the library! Join us twice a month as we explore a different country through stories, songs, crafts, and fun facts. Perfect for young explorers and their families!

Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket from the children's desk 15mins prior to the start of the program.

By admin, Sat, 08/01/2026 - 19:00

Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for preschoolers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward children ages 3-6 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!

This program is a wonderful way to promote early literacy, social skills, and kindergarten readiness skills!

Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Sapling story time.

By admin, Sat, 08/01/2026 - 16:00

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Stories Around the World!

Travel the world without ever leaving the library! Join us twice a month as we explore a different country through stories, songs, crafts, and fun facts. Perfect for young explorers and their families!

Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket from the children's desk 15mins prior to the start of the program.

By admin, Sat, 08/01/2026 - 16:00

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Stories Around the World!

Travel the world without ever leaving the library! Join us twice a month as we explore a different country through stories, songs, crafts, and fun facts. Perfect for young explorers and their families!

Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket from the children's desk 15mins prior to the start of the program.

By admin, Sat, 08/01/2026 - 10:00

Looking to refresh your homeschool resources? Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Bi-Annual Homeschool Curriculum Swap! Swap gently used curriculum, share ideas with fellow homeschoolers, and find new materials for the upcoming school year.

As we continue our efforts to welcome our growing homeschool families and groups, the idea of a curriculum swap has come to our attention. We loved it! What a great opportunity to provide a space to share resources and continue our mission of access to information for all! It's what libraries are built to do.

By admin, Sat, 08/01/2026 - 07:00

¡Cuentos, canciones, y actividades en español e inglés para niños de 2 a 6 años de edad y sus familias!
*Se necesita un ticket gratuito para participar. Los tickets estarán disponibles en la biblioteca 30 minutos antes de que comience el programa.
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Join us for songs, stories, and activities in Spanish and English for children ages 2-6 years and their families.

*Free ticket required for admittance. Tickets available in the library 30 minutes before the start of the program. 





By admin, Sat, 08/01/2026 - 04:00
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.