Toddlers

By admin, Sat, 09/26/2026 - 22:00

Wiggle, giggle, and read together!
Join other toddlers and their parents or caregivers for weekly Toddler Time Storytime every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Each session features age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to encourage early literacy, movement, and fun interaction.

This program is specially geared for toddlers ages 18–35 months and their caregivers. No ticket required—just drop in and join the fun!

By admin, Sat, 09/26/2026 - 13:00

Tales for Tots is a hands-on early literacy program for toddlers aged 24 months to 3 years, focusing on parent-child interactions. Each week is packed with fun as we sing, talk, read, and play, our way through exciting stories, catchy songs, wiggle-worthy movement, creative crafts, and more. A fun and engaging way to develop early literacy skills while making new friends!

How to Attend We want to ensure a positive experience for everyone, but we need your help.

By admin, Sat, 09/26/2026 - 10:00

Family Playdate Workshop

The Family Workshop is a five-week program intended for children, aged 5 years and under, and their caregivers. Caregivers and children gather in a room with passive toys that encourage creative play and learning. The sessions will also include a local child expert who will provide information and answer questions and concerns of caregivers on topics related to early child development.

By admin, Sat, 09/26/2026 - 10:00

Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for toddlers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward toddlers ages 18 months-3 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!

Join us for an English-Spanish bilingual Toddler Time on the last Thursday of every month!

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

By admin, Sat, 09/26/2026 - 07:00
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.

By admin, Sat, 09/26/2026 - 07:00
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.

By admin, Sat, 09/26/2026 - 07:00

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.

By admin, Sat, 09/26/2026 - 07:00

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 when the library opens at 10:00 am 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.

By admin, Sat, 09/26/2026 - 07:00

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years.

Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time.