Join us for some adventures this year for babies and kids -- from Storytimes and ways to make reading fun, to PA Day fun adventures. And mark your calendar for our March Break Escape!!
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.
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 Rotary Club of Stratford and Stratford-Perth Museum.
Reading Buddies (NOW FULL)
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 NOW FULL
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.
Play Date with a Book
Feb 1 - 28
This February, have your kids fall in love with reading and discover something new. Choose a wrapped "surprise" picture book, with the first sentence of the book as your only clue. Find a ballot inside to fill out for your chance to win a prize.
2026 Movie Challenge
Feb 20 - 26
Prepare for "Academy Award season" and challenge yourself! Pick up a card at our display to track each film you watch in February, then receive a stamp from our staff for each of them. Enjoy films from our in-house collection, digital film archive, or Kanopy.
Rinkside Reads & Hockey Fun
Mar 7 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Rotary Complex
A morning of hands-on hockey-themed fun based on the book This Is the Rink where Jack Plays held in the Tim Taylor Lounge at the Stratford Rotary Complex. Stratford Warriors players will be onsite to sign autographs and join in the fun. After the program, head out to the Stratford Perth Museum to read the book on the Heritage Trail as part of the Tales and Trails story walk series, in partnership with Stratford Perth Museum and the Rotary Club of Stratford.
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.
Questions? Contact Trish at tmacgregor@splibrary.ca