All are welcome to join this fun, free program on Friday mornings!
In talking to community members at events, parents and caregivers often expressed an interest in having more activities for children 5 & under. The library staff and trustees were more than happy to let us use their recently renovated children’s room for a weekly program and the town gladly offered up use of the pavilion next door, as well as the park.
It’s a great opportunity for both adults and children to socialize and enjoy some fun activities. Mornings start in the library with playtime, snacktime (bring your own snack) and storytime, then transitions to active play outdoors. Inside supplies are available for coloring, as well as a selection of toys, and an outdoor bin of toys/sports equipment is positioned at the basketball court for the public to use. Kids love bringing their bikes to ride on the basketball court, and we have bubbles, balls to kick around and lots of fun to be had. Participants are co-designing programs and ideas are always welcome.
Through this simple idea to fill an identified need by gathering at an underutilized space at a set time each week, more people are getting involved and connected in their community. We started the playgroup in September 2023 and it is now a volunteer-led program. Drop in on a Friday at 9:30 a.m. to gather with little ones!
Learn more on Facebook at Stratford Children’s Playgroup.
