Join us for some adventures this Fall for babies and kids -- from Storytimes and ways to make reading fun, to PA Day fun adventures.
KIDS HOLIDAY WINTER BREAK
Celebrate Winter Break and the Holiday Season in full KID STYLE at the library. Chase boredom away with creative activities and community connection at SPL.
Crafternoon | Dec 22 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Holiday Hooray! Stories & Play | Dec 22 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
LEGOmania | Dec 29 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Mittens, Mugs, & Storytime Hugs | Dec 29 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Movin' & Groovin' | Dec 30 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Once Upon a New Year | Dec 30 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
OTHER EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Tales & Trails
Dec 15 - April 30 | Drop-in | Stratford Perth Museum
Read This Is The Rink Where Jack Plays written by Stella Partheniou Grasso, while enjoying beautiful heritage trails. In partnership with Stratford Rotary Club and Stratford-Perth Museum.
Reading Buddies
Jan 13 - Mar 3 | Tuesdays | 4:00 - 4:30 PM | 4:30 - 5:00 PM
A one-to-one program for school-aged children to practice reading skills. Registration required.
REGISTRATION starts DECEMBER 12.
WinterFest Boot Camp
Jan 24 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Upper Queens Park
A scavenger hunt with winter challenges, as part of Stratford WinterFest 2026.
Literacy at the Table
Jan 27 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Join us for this fun night as we raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family -- with hands-on, interactive stations and playful activities shared with local partners.
Winter Games PA Day
Jan 30 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM & 2:00 - 4:00 PM
A high-energy celebration of stories, STEAM adventures and snowy fun. All ages welcome.
Rink-side Reads & Hockey Fun
Mar 7 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Rotary Complex
A day of hands-on hockey-themed fun as we celebrate our Tales & Trails storybook "This is The Rink Where Jack Plays" -- in the Tim Taylor Lounge -- with our partners from Stratford Rotary and Stratford-Perth Museum. Head to the Museum for a snowy trail walk, then pop into the Museum for a hockey-themed tattoo.
March Break Escape
Mar 16 - 19 | Daily Events
Join us each day (and some evenings) for fun for all ages. From Stuffy Sleepovers and LEGOpalooza, to Beach Parties, Mini Maker Labs, and more.
STORYTIMES
Whale of a Tale
Mondays | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Fun for all ages. Join Trish in the Auditorium for storytime from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, followed by crafts and maker activities. Drop-in.
Baby Steps
Wednesdays | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Jan 7 - Feb 25
Geared to infants. Join Diane in the Library Auditorium for interactive songs, rhymes, and bounces. Learn new ways to interact with your baby while connecting with other families. Drop-in.
Story Starters
Thursdays | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Jan 8 - Feb 26
Geared to preschoolers. Join Beth in the Library Auditorium to learn, play, create, and explore. Drop-in.
Questions? Contact Trish at tmacgregor@splibrary.ca