Join us for some adventures for babies and kids -- from Storytimes and ways to make reading fun, to PA Day fun adventures and our Tails & Trails Story Walk.
TALES & TRAILS: The Language of Birds
Follow the pages of The Language of Birds by Jon-Erik Lappano, illustrated by Zach Manbeck, along the Heritage Trails at the Stratford Perth Museum (4275 Huron Road, or 4275 Line 34, Stratford, ON). This self-directed Tales & Trails adventure blends literacy and nature, inviting visitors of all ages to explore the fascinating world of birds through discovery activities, scavenger hunts, listening stations, and interactive resources.
Learn even more about birds during your visit to the Stratford Perth Museum, where bird discovery resources are available to complement your Tales & Trails experience. Including: Bird Listening Station, Bird Calls resource, Bird Feeder Instructions, Bird Trivia Challenge.
Tales and Trails is made possible through a partnership with the Stratford Perth Museum and the Rotary Club of Stratford.
Bookmark Design Contest
Hey book lovers and budding artists! Help us promote reading and library pride in a fun creative way! Using the theme "I Love My Library", design a bookmark that represents what this means to you.
OCT 20 - NOV 20 Submission Due
Using the theme "I Love My Library", design a bookmark that represents what this means to you. This contest is for library patrons of any age: Children ages 0-8, Teens ages 9-17, and Adults ages 18+. We'll accept both digital and hand drawn designs. The public votes NOV 30 - DEC 6. Winners announced DEC 7. Here HERE for all the details.
READING BUDDIES
Looking for a way to make reading more fun? Reading Buddies is a fun and engaging program where children read and play games with a trained volunteer who sparks their excitement for reading! Kids get to choose the books they read and the games they play -- putting their joy and interest at the heart of the experience.
Our Winter Session begins JAN 7 to FEB 25. You choose your time slot.
Reading Buddies | Thursdays
- 4:00 - 4:30 PM
- 4:30 - 5:00 PM
This program is most effective when participants read together weekly, so children are encouraged to attend for the full 8 weeks. Registration is required and will open in December.
FALL STORYTIMES
Whale of a Tale
MONDAYS | SEPT 14 - DEC 21 | JAN 4 - MAR 22 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Join us for a lively interactive family literacy program packed with stories, songs, games, puppets, crafts and interactive learning centres -- whether you're snuggling up for story time, crafting a colourful creation or singing along to silly songs. Storytime from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, followed by crafts and maker activities. This free, drop-in program is fun for all ages -- everyone is welcome!
Baby Steps
WEDNESDAYS | SEPT 30 - NOV 25 | JAN 6 - FEB 24 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Bring your little ones and babies to the library to experience all kinds of fun surrounded by a group of friends! Join Diane and friends for interactive songs, rhymes, and bounces. Learn new ways to interact with your baby while connecting with other families. This free, drop-in program is geared to infants but older siblings are welcome too!
Story Starters
THURSDAYS | OCT 1 - NOV 26 | JAN 7 - FEB 25 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Come to the library and enter a world of magical picture books, new friends, songs and activities, and so much more with Story Starters. Join Beth and friends to learn, play, create, and explore. This free, drop-in program is geared to preschoolers but all ages are welcome.
Questions? Contact Rebecca at rbomasuit@splibrary.ca or 519-271-0220 x 140.