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By admin, Fri, 02/13/2026 - 03:00

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!

By admin, Fri, 02/13/2026 - 03:00

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? 👀🌈

By admin, Fri, 02/13/2026 - 03:00

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.

By admin, Fri, 02/13/2026 - 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, Fri, 02/13/2026 - 03:00

Get ready to sing, bounce, play and bond with baby during this interactive baby time. This program is perfect for non-walkers. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before the program at the information desk.

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.

By admin, Fri, 02/13/2026 - 03:00

Join us for an interactive story time for children of all ages! This program features songs, books, and crafts each week.

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

By admin, Fri, 02/13/2026 - 03:00

Get ready to sing, bounce, play and bond with baby during this interactive baby time. This program is perfect for non-walkers. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before the program at the information desk.

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

By admin, Fri, 02/13/2026 - 03:00

Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for infants and their caregivers. This program is geared toward babies newborn-18 months and features songs, books, baby signs and playtime. 

This program is a wonderful way to encourage your child’s language development, early literacy, and connect with other parents!

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

By admin, Fri, 02/13/2026 - 00:00

In observance of the Easter Holiday, the Katherine Tyra @ Bear Creek Library will be closing at 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 2nd. 

A Family Board Game Night

Dice, cards, and everything in between! Drop in to A Series of Unfortunate Dice Rolls, a casual family board game night for ages 7-13. Siblings and parents are welcome to join the fun.

By admin, Fri, 02/13/2026 - 00:00

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.