Children Create Winter Art at the Stratford Library

Once a month, Sally Head offers a free art program at the Stratford Children’s Library. The children (aged 5 to 10 years old) first read a book.

Then, with Sally’s help, the children create their own work of art inspired by a scene in the story. The story and art usually follow a theme, such as Winter.

Free library programs such as “Winter Art,” encourages children to visit the library and peak their interest in books and art. This helps to instill a lifelong interest and positive connection to books.

A mother whose daughter has participated in a number of the Stratford Library’s children’s programs commented, “I am a big fan of the Stratford Library Programs and my daughter looks forward to them. The programs are fun, educational free activities for my daughter.”

Five year old Emma said that she enjoyed the Winter Art program, “I like the stories and I get to be with some of my friends.”

Head offers additional art programs through the Stratford Recreational department. These programs begin introduce the children to the vocabulary and technical side of art in a fun and relatable way.