Stratford Library Children's news October 2011

1. October 2011
Special Programs
Aspiring Authors setting. Ask us about October’s book.
One Monday a month (10/17, 11/21, 12/19) at 4:00 p.m. Ages 8 and up.
For children who love to write. Bring a notebook. Raising a Reader A program for caregivers of children ages 2 to 5 that
promotes literacy among young children. Made possible by a grant from the
Computer Classes (Ages 9-12) Graustein Foundation.
A+ Excel. 10/4 at 4 p.m. / Party with Publisher. 10/11 at 4 p.m.
Intro to Typing. 10/18 at 4 p.m. (Ages 8-12) Read to Siena and Drago Therapy dogs visit for reading with children.
Dates vary.
Dance Video Workshop Monday, 10/10 at 2:30 p.m. Ages 7 to 12.
Learn a dance routine, then we’ll film it and watch it on the big screen.
Registered Toddler Time
Mondays at 11:15 a.m. Walkers under 3. This small group will explore
Halloween Cupcake Decorating Wednesday, 10/26 at 4 p.m. Ages 7-12. $3 books, songs, movements, and rhymes. November registration begins 10/31
fee due by Monday, 10/24 at the latest. Decorate spooky confections. at 11 a.m.
Knitting Science Kids
6 week sessions on Wednesdays (9/14-10/19 & 11/9-12/14) at 3:45 p.m. Thursdays, 10/20, 11/17, 12/29 at 4:00 p.m. Ages 7 to 12. Wacky science.
Ages 7-12. All levels welcome. Please bring needles sizes US 8-11.
Storytime with Lola and Chilly the Dogs Friday, 10/14 at 10:30 a.m.
Leading to Reading Workshop Ages 3 to 5. Enjoy dog stories with these lovable Newfoundland dogs.
For parents, day care workers, and teachers. Learn about literacy initiatives
for preschoolers. Then, check out our blue Leading to Reading kits. Dates The Tooth Fairy’s Best Friend Friday, 10/28 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 and up.
vary. Learn about dental hygiene and receive a gift.
Parent/Child Book Discussion Register for special programs by calling the Library at 203.385.4165
10/27 at 4:00 p.m. Ages 6-10. Share books with your child in a group
Storytimes
Age Storytime Description
0-2 Baby Lapsit Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, instruments for lapsitters only
0-3 Toddler Time Songs, rhymes, music props, and activities for walkers
0-5 Magical Musical Me Weekend music time for babies and young siblings
2-6 Pajamarama Storytime Evening storytime, with songs and a craft
3-6 Storytimes Stories, songs, and a craft
5-10 Fall Art Program Listen to stories, then create art based on the books. Please register
1-6 Sensory Storytime For children with special needs. Please register
Stratford Library Association
Children’s Department
2203 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
203.385.4165
www.stratfordlibrary.org

2. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 10:30*
Children’s Programs Leading to
Reading
Workshop for
A *star* means please register for this program. Programs are subject to change. caregivers
Please call to confirm. Check our website for holiday/school vacation schedules.
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Library is open Toddlers 3:45* Knitting 10:30 Lapsit
1 to 5 p.m.! 11:15* Regis- 4:00* A+ Excel (Ages 7-12)
tered Toddlers (Ages 9-12)
6:00* Raising a 6:30 PJ
Reader Storytime
October 2011
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Library is open 10:30 Toddler 10:30 Storytime 3:45* Knitting 10:30 Lapsit 10:30* Sensory
1 to 5 p.m.! Time (Ages 7-12) Storytime
11:15* Regis- Storytime with
4:00* Party with 4:00-5:30* Read
tered Toddlers Publisher (Ages 6:30 PJ Lola and Chilly
to Siena & 12-2 Hispanic
9-12) Storytime Drago the dogs (Ages
2:30* Dance Heritage
3-5) Celebration
Video Workshop
(Ages 8-12) (Lovell Room)
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Library is open 10:30 Toddler 10:30 Storytime 3:45* Knitting 10:30 Lapsit 11:00 Teen
1 to 5 p.m.! Time (Ages 7-12) Volunteer
11:15* Regis- 4:00* Typing 4:30-6* Read to 4:00* Science Recognition
tered Toddlers Siena and Drago
(Ages 8-12) Kids
4:00* Authors 6:30 PJ 3:00* Fall Art
(Ages 8-12) Storytime (Ages 7-12) (Ages 5-10)
6:00* Raising a
Reader
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2:30* Magical 10:30 Toddler 10:30 Storytime 4:00* Halloween 10:30 Lapsit 10:30* Tooth
Time 2:00* Brownie Cupcake Fairy’s Best
Musical Me 11:15* Regis- Decorating (Ages
Service Project 4:00* Parent & Friend (Ages 3
(Ages 0-5) tered Toddlers 7-12) $3 fee Child Book
4:00* Afternoon and up)
6:00* Raising a
Storytime Discussion
Reader 6:30 PJ
Storytime (Ages 6-10)
30 2:00-3:30* 31 Contact Us
Balloon 10:30 Toddler Library Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 10:00-8:00,
Workshop for Time Fri. – Sat. 10:00-5:00, Sun. 1:00-5:00 (Oct. – May)
Teens 11:15* Regis- 203.385.4165 * childrens@stratfordlibrary.org
tered Toddlers
4:00-5:00* Read
to Siena &
Drago