Mini Renaissance Faire

Ages 3-12. Immerse yourself in Medieval & Renaissance times with games and crafts. Make a crown or headdress, learn to dance the maypole, and other activities. This event will have activities inside the Children's Department, and possibly outside if good weather. Dress ......More

Ages 3-12. Immerse yourself in Medieval & Renaissance times with games and crafts. Make a crown or headdress, learn to dance the maypole, and other activities. This event will have activities inside the Children's Department, and possibly outside if good weather. Dress up is highly encouraged! Finish your afternoon with the Medieval Weapons Demonstration (see separate entry).

Library Courtyard

Medieval Weapons Demonstration

All ages. Join the knights of Laurel City Historical Fencing to learn more about medieval times! Learn about the time period, see historical dress, and witness a demonstration of historical weapons like swords, daggers, poleaxes, bucklers and more. At the end, children ......More

All ages. Join the knights of Laurel City Historical Fencing to learn more about medieval times! Learn about the time period, see historical dress, and witness a demonstration of historical weapons like swords, daggers, poleaxes, bucklers and more. At the end, children will be invited to see up close how knights put on armor.

Lovell Room

Monday Morning Buzz

BOOK CLUB WITH A TWIST!Looking for suggestions on what to read or watch next? No assigned books here, just lively conversation led by library staff about the latest titles and trends in books, movies and more with input from you. Share what you’re reading and watching, ......More

BOOK CLUB WITH A TWIST!Looking for suggestions on what to read or watch next? No assigned books here, just lively conversation led by library staff about the latest titles and trends in books, movies and more with input from you. Share what you’re reading and watching, and hear recommendations from others!

Board Room

Monday Matinees: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE

Lovell Room

Kids Lego Robotics Club

Thanks to a grant from the Stratford Rotary Club, the library now has LEGO Spike Essential kits which combines building LEGOs with coding fun. Sign up to be one of the first kids to participate in this fun program! Ages 7 to 12. The program meets in the Children's Pro......More

Thanks to a grant from the Stratford Rotary Club, the library now has LEGO Spike Essential kits which combines building LEGOs with coding fun. Sign up to be one of the first kids to participate in this fun program! Ages 7 to 12. The program meets in the Children's Program Room.

Children's Program Room

Stratford Library Board Governance Committee

The Stratford Library Board Governance Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room

Board Room

Mayor's Summer Reading Party with the Stratford Library & Ed Popliarzcyzk

All Stratford school children in grades K-6 (ages 4-12) who read eight books this summer are invited to become a 2025 Mayor’s Reading Champion and attend a party with activity stations: Meet Mayor Hoydick, ice cream, Ed Popliarzcyzk, prizes, and more. Open to all Stratf......More

All Stratford school children in grades K-6 (ages 4-12) who read eight books this summer are invited to become a 2025 Mayor’s Reading Champion and attend a party with activity stations: Meet Mayor Hoydick, ice cream, Ed Popliarzcyzk, prizes, and more. Open to all Stratford children who have read eight books and registered on the town’s website. In the event of rain, the party will be moved to the Baldwin Center.

Perry House Lawn

Knit Wits

Join the library’s drop-in knitting program – and crochet too! Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects. New to knitting and want to give it a try? We have needles and yarn for you to test out. Basic knitting and crochet help is avai......More

Join the library’s drop-in knitting program – and crochet too! Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects. New to knitting and want to give it a try? We have needles and yarn for you to test out. Basic knitting and crochet help is available upon request. Held every other Wednesday evening 6:00-7:30pm.

Lovell Room

Workshop: Kickstart Your Health: The Power of Food for Healthy Weight Management, Lower Cholesterol, and Increased Metabolism

Chef Linda discusses today's topic: Healthy Blood Pressure.FINAL WORKSHOP

Lovell Room

Adult and uCreate Cricut Craft - Summer Sips

Design Your Own Summer Sipping Glass using the Cricut to personalize it. Each participant will receive a glass and one-on-one guidance with the Cricut software to customize it to your liking. And why not enjoy a mocktail or two while you're here?Registration is required......More

Design Your Own Summer Sipping Glass using the Cricut to personalize it. Each participant will receive a glass and one-on-one guidance with the Cricut software to customize it to your liking. And why not enjoy a mocktail or two while you're here?Registration is required, ages 18 and up

Lovell Room

Young Reader's Book Club - Saving Winslow

For Children in Grades 2-5.Discussion meets Thursday, August. 7th. to discuss "Saving Winslow" by Sharon Creech.Register, read the book ahead of time, then join other readers at a book discussion with snacks and fun activities! Read about Louie’s efforts to help baby do......More

For Children in Grades 2-5.Discussion meets Thursday, August. 7th. to discuss "Saving Winslow" by Sharon Creech.Register, read the book ahead of time, then join other readers at a book discussion with snacks and fun activities! Read about Louie’s efforts to help baby donkey Winslow. Pick up book kit beginning 7/3. If you registered for the 7/3 pick up, you DO NOT need to register for the meeting date - we've got you!

Children's Program Room

uCreate: Game Chat Discord Meetup [for Teens]

TEENS: Hop on our Discord server and meet us—virtually—in the #gaming channel to share what video games you're currently hooked on, get recommendations from others, exchange gaming tips & tricks, and make new friends! Plus, be entered into a drawing for a gaming-themed ......More

TEENS: Hop on our Discord server and meet us—virtually—in the #gaming channel to share what video games you're currently hooked on, get recommendations from others, exchange gaming tips & tricks, and make new friends! Plus, be entered into a drawing for a gaming-themed giveaway. Register and we'll email you a link to join the Discord server (if you're not already a member). Open to grades 7-13.

Alphabet Parade - E

Ages: 18 months - 5 yearsSign up to receive a grab ‘n’ go craft on a letter of the Alphabet and a related book to check out.Pick up between 8/8 - 8/22.

Podcasting Club

Ages 7-13 with a grown-up. Amplify your voice and join our kids podcasting club! Librarians will help children and their caregivers record stories, insights, book recommendations, and more.

Children's Department

Concert: SAINT

Stratford's own singer/musician returns to the Library!The Stratford Library will present Stratford singer Saint (Thierry Coriolan-Beauregard) in a special concert tour, “A Cry for Peace & A Shout for Love”, on Saturday, August 9th at 2 pm. The concert is free and open ......More

Stratford's own singer/musician returns to the Library!The Stratford Library will present Stratford singer Saint (Thierry Coriolan-Beauregard) in a special concert tour, “A Cry for Peace & A Shout for Love”, on Saturday, August 9th at 2 pm. The concert is free and open to the public.Saint is a singer/songwriter/composer formerly from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His family roots spread across several states in the US, Canada, and the island of Haiti. He first brought his Alternative - Soul Music to NYC, where he resided for a few years. On the New York City stages, he inspired many with his unique style of music. Since then, he has written and recorded several inspirational songs. Saint (Thierry Coriolan-Beauregard) is also a registered nurse with a bachelor's and a master's degree of science in Nursing. He was awarded the Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing in his home state of Connecticut. Nursing has helped him to deepen his understanding and love of humanity.Through his music, Saint's dream is to positively impact all people groups by sharing songs that bring hope and love around the world. His songs and melodies are like peaceful waves of compassion and love that uplift his audiences. His website is: www.saintmusician.comFor further information, visit www.stratfordlibrary.org or call the Library at 203.385-4162”.

Lovell Room

Kids Lego Club

Ages 5 to 12. The program meets in the Children's Program Room.Are you a LEGO enthusiast? Build your own creations, and make friends who enjoy LEGOs as much as you do. Children can build anything their imagination designs.

Children's Program Room

Nutmeg Book Club - Trex

Grades 4-6Participate in a book club starring Connecticut Nutmeg Book Award nominees. Children will receive a copy of the book in advance and then meet at the Library for snacks, fun activities, and discussion. August’s book is Trex by Christyne Morrell. Trex received a......More

Grades 4-6Participate in a book club starring Connecticut Nutmeg Book Award nominees. Children will receive a copy of the book in advance and then meet at the Library for snacks, fun activities, and discussion. August’s book is Trex by Christyne Morrell. Trex received an experimental brain implant with some “electric” side effects. Finally back at school, what will happen to Trex if his classmates discover his abilities? Book kit provided courtesy of the Carol Pieper Memorial Fund.

Children's Program Room

Preschool Art

Ages 3-7. Join us in some masterpiece-making, messy, beautiful fun! We will be learning and using "process art" to express ourselves and create both individual and collaborative work. This type of art prioritizes the creative journey over the final product and meets you......More

Ages 3-7. Join us in some masterpiece-making, messy, beautiful fun! We will be learning and using "process art" to express ourselves and create both individual and collaborative work. This type of art prioritizes the creative journey over the final product and meets your preschooler's developmental needs as sensory explorers. Make sure to wear clothing that you and your child won't mind getting a little dirty!

Children's Program Room