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.
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 1 - 28
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. This challenge for all ages this year.
The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies Viewing Party
Feb 6 | 1:30 PM | Auditorium
Bring your Canadian enthusiasm and celebrate the opening of The Winter Olympics with us. Have a go at The Winter Olympics Trivia on the main and lower floor digital screens, too.
The Winter Olympics Polar Bear Hunt
Feb 6 - 13 & Mar 6 - 13 | Library Main Floor
Bring your Canadian enthusiasm and celebrate the opening of The Winter Olympics with us. Have a go at The Winter Olympics Trivia on the main and lower floor digital screens, too.
The Winter Paralympics Opening Ceremonies Viewing Party
Feb 6 | 1:30 PM | Main Floor Screen
Join us again to celebrate the opening of The Winter Paralympics with us on the screens.
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