Join us for a 16-week English Class for beginners! If you have not registered for the class, please come 15 minutes before class starts to fill out the registration form on your first day! You can join this class at any time throughout the 16 weeks. 

¡Únete a nuestra clase de inglés para principiantes de 16 semanas! Si aún no te has inscrito, por favor, llega 15 minutos antes del inicio para completar el formulario de inscripción el primer día. Puedes unirte a esta clase en cualquier momento durante las 16 semanas.

Join us for the Teen "Bring Your Own Book" Book Club, where you can share whatever you're reading and discover new favorites from fellow book lovers! This month's optional theme is winter holidays—bring a cozy read that fits the season or anything else you're excited about. Come for the books, stay for the fun discussions and snacks!

Join us at the Highlands Stratford Library for an engaging book discussion every third Monday of the month. 

Copies of the Ideal Book Club book will be available at the branch. 

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18-35 months. No ticket required.

Join us for arts, crafts, and STEM projects each Wednesday at 4:30pm. This program is for K-5th graders. All materials provided. 

9-3-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League

9-10-25 = Lego Challenge

9-17-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League

9-24-25 = STEM Activity

10-1-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League

10-8-25 = Lego Challenge

10-15-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League

10-22-25 = Craft in lobby due to early voting

From September 3 to October 1, the Patty Cake Baby Story Time will be replaced by our Play and Grow Family Place Workshops. Patty Cake Baby Story Time will return on Wednesday, October 8.

Join us for a 5-week parent-child workshop focused on promoting early childhood development, parental education, and involvement.

On September 30, we will have a special Preschool program in place of the preschool story time.
Twirling Preschoolers - 10:15-11:00 am.
Studio 7 Dance Company presents a fun and engaging dance class that helps us lead movements that are beneficial for physical coordination, healthy mental stimulation, auditory and communication development, and increasing confidence in social interactions. 

Recommended for children ages 3-5years.  Craft or coloring sheets will be provided for children at the end of story time.

Family Storytime: Pajama Edition!

Join us for a cozy and fun Family Storytime at the Maud Smith Marks library! Bring the whole family and settle in for a delightful session of stories, songs, and interactive activities perfect for all ages. Wear your comfiest pajamas, and feel free to bring a favorite stuffed animal or blanket for extra snuggly vibes.

Join us as the Friends of the Maud Marks Library hold their next used book sale. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. All items sell for rock bottom prices!

We will also be hosting a Friends Members-Only preview on Friday, September 26, from 4 PM - 5:30 PM. 

Join us as the Friends of the Maud Marks Library hold their next Members-Only preview used book sale. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. All items sell for rock-bottom prices.

If you are not a member of the Friends of the Maud Marks Library, you may join at the door for $10. All proceeds will benefit the library.