Your Library Corner: Adventure awaits this March Break

Children’s librarian Trish MacGregor leads a storytime in the children’s section of the Stratford Public Library. This March Break is full of activities for youth at the local library.

March Break is just around the corner, and the Stratford Public Library has prepared a full week of free, fun activities for children, teens and families. From March 16 to 20, the library invites the community to “escape” into creativity, play, and imagination with daily dropin programs. No registration is required and everyone is welcome.

Most programs from Monday to Thursday take place in the library auditorium, while Friday’s events will pop up at the Stratford Mall. Families can pick up a printed March Break schedule at the library or download one from the library’s website, www.splibrary.ca.

The week begins on Monday, March 16 with Creation Stations from 2-4 p.m. Kids can build, craft and experiment with handson maker challenges. Later that evening, families can enjoy Stuffy’s Great Escape at 6:30 p.m. – a special storytime where children bring a stuffed animal, tuck it in for a sleepover at the library and return the next day to see what adventures their stuffed friend got into overnight.

On Tuesday, March 17, children are encouraged to come in their pajamas for the morning PJ Party from 10:30-11:30 a.m. There will be stories, songs, games and crafts. That afternoon, older kids and teens can join the energetic and creative KPop Demon Hunters Party from 2-4 p.m., complete with crafts, games and karaoke.

Wednesday, March 18 is all about LEGO. LEGOpalooza runs morning, afternoon and evening, offering a full day of building fun. Younger children can enjoy simpler builds in the morning, schoolaged kids can take on bigger challenges in the afternoon, and families can build together in the evening.

On Thursday, March 19, everyone is invited to escape winter at the Beach Party from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Kids can dress in summer clothes and enjoy sunny stories, songs and sensory sand play. In the afternoon, Game Quest: Escape Into Play runs from 2-4 p.m., starting with a round of BINGO before moving into board games and gamemaking fun. The day ends with a GlowInTheDark Karaoke Party at 6:30 p.m., featuring neon lights, glow sticks and popcorn.

The week wraps up on Friday, March 20 at the Stratford Mall. Pop In and Play takes place from 10-11:30 a.m., offering storytime and creative activities for young children. In the afternoon, kids can experiment, tinker and build at the Mini Maker Lab from 2-4 p.m.

Teens also have special takehome craft opportunities during March Break with March Break Create, including a pineapple candle on March 16 and a galaxy snow globe on March 19.

With so many creative, playful and familyfriendly programs, the Stratford Public Library is offering something for everyone this March Break. It’s the perfect chance to meet friends, try new activities and make great memories together.