Growing Readers & Early Literacy

By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 13:00



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, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 13:00

This program is recommended for babies aged 0-18 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. It includes age-appropriate stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs that lay the foundation for reading. Children will also develop sensory, fine motor, and social skills through playtime.

By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 07:00

Every Monday at 11:30 AM, hop on over for a delightful Storytime extravaganza! Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of whimsical stories, catchy tunes, and playful rhymes that will bring joy to little ones' faces. Don't forget to bring along your coziest blanket or your snuggliest stuffed friend for that extra touch of magic!

By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 07:00

Little Sprouts Baby Story Time is a ticketed story time that is every Tuesday at 11 am at the Katy Library. Please make sure to arrive early to receive a ticket. This event is for non-walking babies only. We ask that older children are left out for safety.

*Programs and services are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant. Special accommodations can be requested in advance by contacting the library.

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By admin, Wed, 08/26/2026 - 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, 08/26/2026 - 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, Wed, 08/26/2026 - 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, Wed, 08/26/2026 - 01:00

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.