Virtual Story Time

Children Just because MCPL is currently closed doesn't mean we can't share stories with each other: Join us for virtual story time!

• Wed., 4/1/20, 10–10:15 a.m. @ Facebook (Online)
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Aquarium Trivia for Kids!

Children Kids can learn about the aquarium at the library during this virtual trivia event!

• Wed., 4/1/20, 2–2:30 p.m. @ Facebook (Online)

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CANCELED: Family Story Time

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Wed., 4/1/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Stratford
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CANCELED: Play & Learn

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Wed., 4/1/20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford
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CANCELED: Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States"

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Wed., 4/1/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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CANCELED: Genealogy Hunters

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Wed., 4/8/20, 1–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford
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CANCELED: Book Club: "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/21/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Lincoln's Last Trial" by Dan Abrams & David Fisher

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 5/6/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Book Club: "The Last Days of Night" by Graham Moore

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this novel, about a heated legal case involving Thomas Edison and one of his rivals.

• Tue., 5/19/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Running With Sherman" by Christopher McDougall

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 6/3/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Kids Craft Week: Fire-Breathing Dragons

Children Drop-in Craft your own dragon during this week-long event!

• 6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Stratford

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Unicorn Sparkle & Shine Story Time

Children Hear stories about unicorns and make crafts during this magical story time!

• Wed., 6/10/20, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Book Club: "Miracle Creek" by Angie Kim

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this thriller, about a mother accused of murdering her eight year-old autistic son.

• Tue., 6/16/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Children Drop-in Drop your best stuffed friend off at the library for a sleepover!

• Wed., 6/17/20, 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Kids Craft Week: Dragon Eyes

Children Drop-in Craft dragon during this free week-long event!

• 6/22–6/27/20 @ MCPL Stratford

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Dinosaurs & Dragons

Children Did you know that dragons, the Cyclops, griffins, and many other mythological creatures were all inspired by real fossils? Join us to learn more during this fun hands-on presentation!

• Tue., 6/23/20, 1:30–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Story Time for Dragon Lovers!

Children Hear stories, make crafts and sing songs during this dragon-themed story time!

• Wed., 7/1/20, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "Brain on Fire" by Susannah Cahalan

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 7/1/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Kids Craft Week: DIY Unicorns

Children Drop-in Make your own colorful, sparkly unicorn during this craft event!

• 7/6–7/11/20 @ MCPL Stratford

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Duke Otherwise

Children Join spirited musician Duke Otherwise for fun shows filled with music, dancing and more!

• Wed., 7/8/20, 1:30–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Tom Pease

Children Get ready for a great performance by beloved children's musician Tom Pease!

• Tue., 7/14/20, 1:30–2:30 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Book Club: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this true story, about a woman's whose cells were used, unbeknownst to her, to develop cures, vaccines and tests for a variety of illnesses.

• Tue., 7/21/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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3D Paper Castles

Children Drop-in Design and build your own castle using a variety of paper!

• 7/22–7/25/20 @ MCPL Stratford

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Attack the Fort! Catapult Challenge

Children Create catapults and attack each other's fort during this event!

• Tue., 8/4/20, 3–5 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Nonfiction Fans Book Club: "The Moment of Lift" by Melinda Gates

Adults Discuss this riveting true tale during our monthly book club for nonfiction lovers!

• Wed., 8/5/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Book Club: "Lost Roses" by Martha Hall Kelly

Adults Join us for a lively discussion of this novel, about three women who travel from St. Petersburg to Paris under the shadow of World War I.

• Tue., 8/18/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Stratford

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Kids Craft Week: Fairy Houses

Children Drop-in Decorate a fairy house using a variety of supplies!

• 8/24–8/29/20 @ MCPL Stratford

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