Aren't we all ready for summer?
Well, Summer Reading at the Stratford Library is here for children ages 0 to 12. The 2013 theme is “Travel Thru Time with Books.” The program encourages children 12 and under to read books, receive prizes, and enjoy special programs at the Library.
For children not yet reading on their own, the Read to Me Program offers weekly prizes and an end of summer concert with singer Marcia Louis.
This year, the Stratford Library teams up with Mayor Harkins for the Summer Reading Challenge for independent readers. Children who read eight books will receive an invitation to the end of summer ice cream party with The Magic of Danny Diamond, Mayor Harkins, and the Stratford Librarians.
Children who read at least eight books from their school’s summer reading list can qualify to be recognized as a “Harkins Hero” at the party and receive a special gift from the mayor. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact the Library or the Mayor’s office.
Join us for special events, too!
Drummer Edward Leonard presents “Fun with Rhythms” on Tuesday, June 25 at 4 p.m. or 6 p.m. for children ages 0 to 7. The United Way will also be present at the Library with giveaways and their Reading Pledge.
On June 29 at 11 a.m. Paulette Morin will present “Having Fun with Fossils and Dinosaurs” for children ages 6 to 12.
The kickoff events are sponsored by the Pieper Memorial Fund.
To register, or for further information and a list of summer programs and storytimes, call the Children’s Department at 203.385.4165 or visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org.
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