Just for Kids at the Ferguson Library

PROGRAMS:

Outdoor Family Storytime
Preschoolers and caregivers are welcome to these drop-in programs on the lawn. Please bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs. Weather permitting.

Commons Park
Monday, August 15 at 10:30 a.m.

Latham Park, Downtown Stamford
Tuesday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Thursday, August 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Budding Bookworms
Tuesday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m.
South End Branch via SE Branch Instagram
Storytime for ages 18 months to 4 years. New content every week. Watch on the South End Branch Instagram at the scheduled time.

Kids Book Discussion
Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 7 to 7:45 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Ann M. Sexton Board Room
A fun discussion of One-Third Nerd by Gennifer Choldenko. Her book tells the story of fifth-grader Liam, who tries to be cool in spite of his embarrassing little sisters. Recommended for grades 4 to 7. Register.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Wednesday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch

All ages are invited to receive a free Covid-19 vaccine and/or booster. Please bring insurance card and photo ID if you have them, but they are not necessary to participate. No one will be turned away.

Presented in Partnership with Griffin Health.

Family Storytime
Wednesday, August 17 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. For families with children ages 18 months to 4 years. Registration required. No walk-ins. Registration opens 6 days prior to each storytime program. Register.

Book Bunch Club
Wednesday, August 17 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Get your copy of Bad Kitty School Daze by Nick Bruel at the library, then join us for a discussion and activity. Refreshments served. Face masks required. Grades 2 to 3.
Register

Babytime
Friday, August 19 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
ML, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more. For ages up to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Register.

FAMILY PROGRAM

Community Family Give Back Day
Saturday, August 20 from Noon to 4 p.m.
South End Branch
Join us at our South End Branch for a family-themed celebration featuring live music, kids activities, free books, health and wellness information and a visit from the Bookmobile. Flu shots available too!

Co-sponsored by the Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, Power Health Tour and Organized Youth Presents.

A StoryWalk Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson Breaking Baseball's Color Barrier
On Display Through August 20
Jackie Robinson Park of Fame, West Main Street at Richmond Hill Avenue
Learn about the iconic late Stamford resident Jackie Robinson at this outdoor display of Brad Meltzer's biographical picture book.