Preschoolers

By admin, Wed, 04/22/2026 - 01:00
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, Wed, 04/22/2026 - 01:00

Step into history and explore the people, places, and events that shaped our country. The American Revolution Experience, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution is coming to Freeman Library!

The exhibition display panels and interactive kiosks use storytelling and illustration to connect visitors with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. The exhibit will be on display at Freeman Library from April 27th through May 16th, 2026, during regular library business hours.

By admin, Wed, 04/22/2026 - 01:00

Promotes early literacy skills. The program features reading, singing, talking, writing and playing. We will help give you the resources you need to expand your child’s skills, preparing them to read. Recommended for children ages 2-5 years, it features age appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays. Story time is an excellent way to bond with your child, boost their vocabulary, and hopefully raise a lifelong reader. Studies have shown that regularly reading to your child can increase their attention span, boost their emotional intelligence, and flex their imagination.

By admin, Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:00

This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly.

By admin, Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:00

This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available 15 minutes before the program begins in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly. 

By admin, Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:00

Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. This program is designed for children who are ready to sit and listen to stories in addition to enjoying songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes.  

Tickets are required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. They are are free and available at 10:00 am when the library opens at the Children's Reference Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. Lines for tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out quickly so please plan accordingly.

By admin, Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:00

This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly.

By admin, Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:00

This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available 15 minutes before the program begins in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly. 

By admin, Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:00

This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly.