Growing Readers & Early Literacy

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.

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.

By admin, Thu, 02/12/2026 - 12:00

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts using best practices of the Every Child Ready to Read program. You and your children will have fun while honing skills necessary to be ready to read!

By admin, Thu, 02/12/2026 - 09:00

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and playing to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years.

By admin, Thu, 02/12/2026 - 09:00

Join us every Monday at 11:30 AM for a Storytime adventure tailored for our friends aged 0 to 6. Whether your little one is a cuddly newborn or a curious local explorer, they'll love our mix of whimsical tales, catchy songs, and active rhymes. Bring along a favorite stuffed animal or a cozy blanket and let’s make some magic together! 📖👶🥁🎶

By admin, Thu, 02/12/2026 - 03:00

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, Wed, 02/11/2026 - 21:00

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, Tue, 02/10/2026 - 21:00

Join us for Preschool Story Time, an early literacy program featuring stories, songs, and a fun craft! This program is for children ages 3-6 years old and their caregivers.  

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




By admin, Tue, 02/10/2026 - 12:00

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.