2011 Stratford Library Summer Reading, Stratford, Connecticut

1. 2203 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
203.385.4165
www.stratfordlibrary.org
childrens@stratfordlibrary.org
Summer Reading is for Everyone!
Every child can join Summer Reading
Read to Me for children not yet reading on their own (birth up to age 8).
Register your activities from 6/27-8/13.
• Complete 10 activities to qualify for the summer party with singer
Melissa Green.
Summer Reading for independent readers ages 5 to 12.
Register books read from 6/27-8/13.
• Read 5 books to receive an invitation to the summer party with funny guy
Keith Munslow.
• Weekly crafts and chances to win ra e prizes from 6/27-8/13.
Registration begins June 1. Sign up in the Children’s Department or online
at www.stratfordlibrary.org.
Summer Storytimes Kicko Event—Animal Embassy
July 5 – August 3 Friday July 1, 11 a.m.
No registration required except for World Art
• Storytime See animals from around the world and learn about
Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 7. animal rescue. Registration begins June 15.
• Toddler Time
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0 to 3.
• Pajamarama
Most Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Call for schedule.
Ages 2 to 7.
• Magical, Musical Me
Wednesday, July 6, 6:30 p.m. Babies with
siblings up to age 5.
• World Art
Thursdays in July, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 5 to 10. Register separately for each date.
Thank you to our Summer Reading sponsors:
• The Pieper Endowment
• Applebee’s
• Bridgeport Blue sh
• Quassy Amusement Park
• Stella’s Restaurant
• Donations from Stratford residents
• Donation from the Milford Parents Club

2. Summer Programs for Kids
Registration begins two weeks in advance for all summer programs
Kick O Summer Reading with Animal Embassy Cinderella Party
Friday, July 1, 11:00 a.m. Ages 4 and up. See animals from Wednesday, July 27, 3:00 p.m. Ages 3 to 9. Dress up! Wear one
around the world and learn about animal rescue. shoe! Games, crafts, royal foods.
Stratford Olympics Beading
Wednesday, July 6, 3:00 p.m. Ages 8 to 12. Represent your Friday, July 29, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
favorite country and participate in silly events! Ages 8-12. Create your own
jewelry.
There You Are, Antarctica!
Thursday, July 7, 2:00 p.m. Ages 4 to 8. Family Minigolf in the Stacks
Learn about Antarctica and make animal masks. Monday, August 1, 6:00-
7:30 p.m. Ages 6 to 12. Bring
Aspiring Authors your family to play mini golf
Monday, June 20, 4:00 p.m., Fridays, July 8 & August 5, 2:30 p.m. through the bookshelves!
Ages 8 to 12. For children who love to write. Bring a notebook.
A Visit from the Fire Department
Knitting Wednesday, August 3, 10:30 a.m. All ages. Learn about re
Mondays, July 11, 18 & 25, 3:00 p.m. Ages 7 and up. Bring your safety and sit in a real re truck.
own needles (Size 8-11 US), scrap yarn provided.
Author Ryan San Angelo
Harry Potter Guessing Game Wednesday August 3, 3 p.m. Ages
Tuesday, July 12, 3:00 p.m. Ages 8 and up. 5 to 9. Humorous and lively, this
Have you read the Harry Potter books? See if you can guess the author shares his creative process.
characters in our guessing game. Treats provided.
Family Chocolate Tasting
Celebrate Korean Culture: Tae Kwon Do with Hwang’s School Saturday, August 6 at 3:00 p.m. Ages
of Martial Arts 5 and up. $3 each or $7 for a family
Wednesday, July 13, 11:00 a.m. Ages 5 to 12. of four. Decide which chocolate
tastes best!
Origami with the Japan Society of Fair eld
Thursday July 14, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Ages 6-12. Water Carnival
Tuesday, August 9, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Ages 5 to 12.
Family Global Card Games Raindate: Thursday August 11.
Saturday, July 16, 2:30-4:00 p.m. Ages 8 to 12 with a grownup! Play water games in the Library’s courtyard. Registration forms
Play card games from around the world. required for participation.
Global Games Square Dances from Around the World
Monday, July 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 6 to 12. Learn games that Wednesday, August 10, 3:00 p.m. Ages 6 and up.
children play in countries around the world. Learn Irish, American and other square dances.
Nutmeg Book Group & Obstacle Course Reader’s Theatre
Tuesday, July 19, 3:30 p.m. Grades 4 to 6. Saturday, August 13, 2:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up. Enjoy stories
Read The Gollywhopper Games, then discuss the book and try acted out by our talented teen volunteers.
our version of the obstacle course!
Magician Jay Reidy
Wednesday, July 20, 3:00 p.m. Ages 5 to 12.
Read to Therapy Dogs Siena and Drago
Thursday, July 21 & August 4 at 2:00-3:30 p.m. All ages. Call for
other dates and times!
Balloon Animals
Tuesday, July 26. 2:00 p.m. Free balloon animals while supplies
last.
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