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By admin, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 03:00

Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for Baby Story Time! This 30-minute Story Time program is designed for babies from birth to 18 months old. We share books, songs, rhymes, music, bubbles, and toys! We also learn some early literacy tips and activities. It’s a great way to meet other caregivers and to give your baby a chance to socialize.

Siblings are always welcome.

This program is held in our library meeting room.

No registration or tickets required.

By admin, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 03:00

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, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 00:00

Seniors 55+ are invited to join the Maud Marks Library’s Timeless Travelers program for a trip to the Orange Show and Smither Park and tour the labyrinthine 3,000 sq. ft. monumental work of handmade architecture - built single handedly by a retired mail carrier named Jeff Davis McKissack (1902-1980). The Smither Park features permanent mosaic masterpieces. The bus will be departing on Thursday, March 19, from 9:30 AM.

By admin, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 00:00

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, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 00:00

Join us for our Tween Book Club! We will discuss the book of the month, have snacks, and enjoy book related activities. This month we will be reading "The Mystery of Locked Rooms" by Lindsay Currie.

On Friday, March 13th, we will discuss chapters 1-14.

On Friday, March 27th, we will discuss chapter 15 through the end of the book.

This book club is intended for children ages 8-12. Online registration is required; space is limited. 

By admin, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 00:00

The Black History Quiz Bowl is formulated to be a competition where people exhibit their knowledge of significant people and events, past and present related to Black History. Study guides can be found at the front desk. Geared towards ages 12+. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

By admin, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 00:00

Every session is a brand-new, hands-on adventure where tweens create, explore, and innovate using STEAM principles.

This program is for children 8-12. Online registration required. 

Parent/Guardian attendance is required at this program. 

By admin, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 00:00

🎨🖌 Krafty Kids offers a fantastic chance for your children to unleash their creativity while having a great time in a safe and inviting space. Whether it's painting, drawing, sculpting, or other activities, there’s something for every budding artist to delight in. 

By admin, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 00:00

Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that brings child and teens together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grades (Little Buddies).

Each Wednesday for 10 weeks, Big Buddies and Little Buddies will meet to read together and create positive experiences surrounding literacy. By the end of the session, we aspire that all Little Buddies will learn to love to read and form positive associations with reading.