Growing Readers & Early Literacy

By admin, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 22:00



Toddler-Time for Walkers & Non-talkers/Babblers

This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Toddlers," specifically children who are walkers AND non-talkers or babblers.

So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "toddlers, who are walkers & non-talkers.
By admin, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 22:00

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, 09/03/2026 - 10:00

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 thirty minutes before the program begins in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly.

By admin, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 10:00

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 when the library opens at 10:00 am in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly.

By admin, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 01:00

Enjoy some time to bond with your baby and meet new friends. This program is for babies and will feature lap-sit stories, songs, activities and time to socialize with others. 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. A free ticket is required and can be picked up at the information desk 30 minutes prior to the program.

By admin, Wed, 09/02/2026 - 22:00



Pre-K+ Storytime for Walkers & Talkers

This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Preschoolers," specifically children who are walkers AND talkers.

So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "preschoolers, who are walkers & talkers.
By admin, Wed, 09/02/2026 - 22:00



Pre-K+ Storytime for Walkers & Talkers

This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Preschoolers," specifically children who are walkers AND talkers.

So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "preschoolers, who are walkers & talkers.
By admin, Wed, 09/02/2026 - 16:00

Family Place Workshop is an early literacy program that highlights learning through play. During this five-week workshop, parents/caregivers and their toddlers ages 1-3 years, will have the opportunity to participate in play-based learning. Each week of the workshop will also feature a resource professional to answer questions on topics including literacy, child development, nutrition, and speech and language development.