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.
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Make It Happen welcomes spring with a special Shire-inspired 3D printing project inspired by The Lord of the Rings. This themed design will come to life layer by layer as you watch your creation take shape on the printer and transform into a finished piece worthy of Middle-earth. It is the perfect opportunity to build your skills, explore your creativity, and create something truly unique.
Participants must already have a Beanstack account and have earned their 3D Printer Badge before registering.
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.
Join us at the HCPL Stratford Branch Library for
Teen Crafternoon and make felt pennants.
Get ready for a hands-on, high-energy, totally customizable craft experience where creativity takes center stage! At this super fun DIY Felt Pennant event, everyone gets to design and create their very own bold, expressive, aesthetic wall banner that screams “THIS IS ME!”
Think cozy craft party meets Pinterest-core meets friendship-fueled creativity fest.
Join us at the HCPL Stratford Branch Library for Family Flix movie night.
Get ready to build some memories together! Join us for a fun-filled Family Movie Night featuring the action-packed, adventure-loaded Minecraft Movie — perfect for kids, teens, and parents alike!
Whether you’re a master builder, a Redstone genius, or just love a great adventure story, this movie has something for everyone. Expect laughs, epic quests, creative worlds, and that classic Minecraft magic brought to life on the big screen!
Headline: Community is the common thread.
Looking for a weekly creative escape? Grab your needles, hooks, and hoops and join Chat & Chain, West University’s fiber arts and portable crafts club!
From intricate embroidery to cozy knits, we celebrate all things handmade. It’s the perfect hour to make progress on your projects while making new friends.
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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.
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am for songs, stories and fingerplays designed to develop your child's early literacy skills. Plus there is plenty of time for the children to play and for caregivers to socialize. Fun for toddlers and their caregivers!
Join us at the HCPL Stratford Branch Library and make leprechaun traps.
Calling all curious kiddos and creative thinkers! It’s time for a magical, hands-on STEM event designed just for our Little Learners. This St. Patrick’s Day season, we’re putting our engineering skills to the test as we design and build our very own leprechaun traps!
Do you think you can outsmart a sneaky leprechaun? 👀🌈
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.
Tickets will not be available 10 minutes after any program has started.
The age-appropriate child must be present to get a ticket for any ticketed program. Age range and ticket limits apply for each program.