Growing Readers & Early Literacy

By admin, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 03:00

Experience the magic of two languages at our Bilingual Storytime, specially designed for preschool and elementary-aged children. Each week features a fresh, exciting theme—from high-tech Robots to mythical Dragons. We go beyond the book with interactive games and hands-on instrument play to keep older kids engaged and moving. It’s the perfect blend of literacy, culture, and high-energy fun. 🎸 📚 🎮

By admin, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 00:00

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, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 18:00

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 - 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 - 03:00

Sunshine Baby Time is an early literacy program for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please join us as we share early literacy tips, stories, songs, and fun! 

In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets will be available in the library on the morning of the program. First come, first served.



By admin, Sat, 02/14/2026 - 06:00

Join us at the HCPL West University Branch Library for

Toddler 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 literacy skills in this supportive, community environment.

🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️ Tickets are required!

By admin, Sat, 02/14/2026 - 06:00

Join us at the HCPL West University Branch Library for

Toddler 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 literacy skills in this supportive, community environment.

🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️ Tickets are required!