Growing Readers & Early Literacy

By admin, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 10:00



Pre-K+ Storytime for Walkers & Talkers

This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Preschoolers," specifically children who are walkers AND talkers.

So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "preschoolers, who are walkers & talkers.
By admin, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 10:00



Toddler-Time for Walkers & Non-talkers/Babblers

This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Toddlers," specifically children who are walkers AND non-talkers or babblers.

So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "toddlers, who are walkers & non-talkers.
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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, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 01:00

Family Place Workshop is an early literacy program that highlights learning through play. During this five-week workshop, parents/caregivers and their toddlers ages 1-3 years, will have the opportunity to participate in play-based learning. Each week of the workshop will also feature a resource professional to answer questions on topics including literacy, child development, nutrition, and speech and language development.

By admin, Wed, 08/12/2026 - 22:00

Promotes early literacy skills. The program features reading, singing, talking, writing and playing. We will help give you the resources you need to expand your child’s skills, preparing them to read. Recommended for children ages 2-5 years, it features age appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays. Story time is an excellent way to bond with your child, boost their vocabulary, and hopefully raise a lifelong reader. Studies have shown that regularly reading to your child can increase their attention span, boost their emotional intelligence, and flex their imagination.

By admin, Tue, 08/11/2026 - 04:00

Enjoy some time to bond with your baby and meet new friends. This program is for babies and will feature lap-sit stories, songs, activities and time to socialize with others. Story time is an excellent way to bond with your child, boost their vocabulary, and hopefully raise a lifelong reader. Studies have shown that regularly reading to your child can increase their attention span, boost their emotional intelligence, and flex their imagination. A free ticket is required and can be picked up at the information desk 30 minutes prior to the program.

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¡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. 





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Babytime

Read, sing, and play with your baby. Meet other parents and help your child learn.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a18c8f8f56bd86e00b2e1da admin Thu, 08/06/2026 - 22:00

Babytime

Read, sing, and play with your baby. Meet other parents and help your child learn.