Preschoolers

By admin, Thu, 09/10/2026 - 07:00

Come and join us for 45 minutes of sensory exploration and discovery! Our "Little Explorers" program is for preschool age children from 0 - 5 years old and their caregivers. Please dress to get messy! This event is free to attend and all materials will be provided. Each session requires a free ticket for kids in attendance. Tickets are available in the library on the morning of the event.


Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.

By admin, Thu, 09/10/2026 - 07:00

Join us for 30 minutes of story time for our youngest library users! Our “Little Readers” program is for children 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Little Readers features books, stories, songs, movements and group play time. Come and develop your child’s early literacy skills in this fun environment.

Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.

By admin, Thu, 09/10/2026 - 04:00

Come Move and Groove with Us!

Join us for a fun-filled session of reading. singing, and playful movement!
It’s the perfect way to introduce toddlers to the joy of books and reading while building important motor skills. Through music, movement, and play, we’ll help support your child’s growth in a joyful, engaging way—because Children of all ages are welcome.

By admin, Thu, 09/10/2026 - 04:00

You're invited to attend Story Time every Tuesday at 11 am. 

Story Time is a great way for children to build early literacy skills with stories, rhymes and songs. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate by sitting with children and singing (and learning!) new songs. 

Last half hour is craft time!  Children of all ages are welcome.

We cannot host daycares or groups.

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By admin, Thu, 09/10/2026 - 04:00

Aldine library invites you to take part in our 7th annual Fall Festival. We'll have trick or treating, a real-live petting zoo, community partners, face painting, black light haunted house and more. We cannot wait for this family-fun event! Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required. No registration required. All are welcome!

By admin, Thu, 09/10/2026 - 04:00

¡Sumérgete en el aprendizaje del idioma con esta dinámica e interactiva hora de cuentos en español! Diseñada para mantener a los niños pequeños en movimiento, cada sesión incluye historias llenas de vida, rimas infantiles y canciones pegadizas que introducen los fundamentos de la fonética. No se necesita experiencia previa en español: ¡solo ven listo para moverte, reír y aprender! (Edades: 2 a 4 años)

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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.

By admin, Thu, 09/10/2026 - 04:00

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical Sing Move Play: Music of Mexico!

The Music of Mexico class, created by opera singers, Alisa and Alejandro Magallón, explores some of the most well known tunes from traditional Mexican music and nursery songs.

Classical Sing Move Play classes provide an introduction to melody, rhythm, instrument play time, and movement with music from famous operas and classical symphonies to folk songs.

Recommended for ages 2-5. Children of all ages are welcome.

By admin, Thu, 09/10/2026 - 04:00

Choo Choo Club is a weekly Early Literacy Program that travels through the alphabet one letter at a time. You and your child will play, learn and have fun discovering the early literacy skills that will help them become ready to read!

This program is limited to 15 children ages 3-5 and their parents. Registration is required for each event and begins one week in advance. ONLY THE CHILD NEEDS TO REGISTER.

For more information, please call the library at 832-559-4235.