FAMILY PROGRAMS

Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 21 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A participatory storytime featuring songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 5 years with accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

KIDS SUMMER LEARNING CLUB

Outdoor Family Storytime

Tuesday, June 20 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Latham Park at Bedford and Forest Streets

Themed storytime that features songs, fingerplays and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting; participants should bring blankets and/or lawn chairs.

Bennett Babies

Tuesday, June 20 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Songs, rhymes, stories and more for babies up to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.

Build with Lego®

Tuesday, June 20 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Do one of our building challenges and create anything you want using the Library's Lego® collection. Lego® creations cannot be taken home. Grades K to 5. Ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

Cardboard Basket Weaving

Wednesday, June 21 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Practice simple weaving techniques to make a finished basket. On the lawn; bring a blanket or chair. Ages 8 and older. Registration required.

Summer Storytime Under the Tent

Thursday, June 22 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Bring a blanket or chair to this outdoor storytime featuring readings, songs, fingerplays, rhymes and other activities. Ages 3 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver. Weather permitting. Registration required.

Spanish Story & Activity

(Cuentos y Actividades)

Thursday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

South End Branch

A Spanish-language experience featuring stories, music, movement and fun. Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

Gelli Plate Printing

Thursday, June 22 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Explore the use of color, texture and perspective while creating original monoprints using printing plates that feel like gelatin. Registration required.

Babytime

Friday, June 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Songs, rhymes, stories and more for babies up to 18 months old with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.

Cuentos y Cantos Bilingual Storytime

Friday, June 23 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Interactive readings, songs and activities in English and Spanish. Ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

Raise Chickens in Your Backyard

Saturday, June 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Master gardener and farmer Mark Gostkiewics will share what is needed to start and nurture a healthy flock of chickens using organic and sustainable practices. Teens and adults. Registration required.

Happening Today!

Make a Custom Button

Saturday, June 17 from 2 to 3:00 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Craft a custom button that expresses your personal style. Create your own design or choose from materials provided by the library. Teens and adults.

Job Search Workshop

Thursday, June 22 from 3 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Determine the type of job you would like, identify the best job sites for a targeted search, and learn how to avoid job scams. Teens and adults. Registration required.

Presented in partnership with Goodwill Career Center.

T-MAD Discussion: Banned Books

Thursday, June 22 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor, Ann M. Sexton Board Room

Join our Teens Making a Difference (T-MAD) advisory board for a special conversation about the rise in book bans in libraries, schools and communities nationwide. We’ll discuss why it’s happening and what to do about it. Pizza will be served. Grades 6 to 12.Participation in T-MAD counts as volunteer work.  Registration required.

TEEN SUMMER LEARNING CLUB

Classical Indian Dance

Saturday, June 24 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Get moving while learning classical Indian and Bollywood dance steps from Stamford's Shaifali Kansal. No formal dance experience necessary. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

COMING UP

Let's Get Quizzical

The Magical, Mystical World of U.S. Civics

Sunday, June 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

We're making everyday civics fun at this kid-friendly trivia event. Join us for pizza and beverages at 1:30 p.m. and a trivia competition starting at 2 p.m. Ages 7 and up. Please RSVP to Arienne here.

Presented in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of the State.

Teen Summer Volunteer Training

Wednesday, June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Earn volunteer credit by helping children and teens join our Summer Learning Clubs and record their progress. One training session required. Stop by any library branch to fill out an application and sign up for our final training session.

All volunteers must be 12 or older by June 10.

IN THE COMMUNITY

StoryWalk®

Mill River Park

1010 Washington Boulevard

The library's new Storywalk® features award-winning author Yuyi Morales' picture book Dreamers, in which she recounts her own immigration story. The story will be on display at stations in the park through July.

ONGOING AT THE LIBRARY

Earn Volunteer Hours by Reviewing Books

The Ferguson Library is offering volunteer hours to teens in grades 6 to 12 to write book reviews. Reviews will be featured on the library's Youth Instagram page and displayed with reviewed books at the library.

Teens may submit up to two book reviews per week. For each review approved by a librarian, teens will receive one hour of volunteer credit.

Reviews may be edited for clarity and will list the reviewer's first name, last name initial, and grade, unless the reviewer specifies anonymity. Questions? Call 203-351-8242.

By registering for programs, you may receive occasional emails about

upcoming events at the library. You can opt out at any time.

LIBRARY RESOURCES

Youth Services Page

Check out our Youth Services Page with information for kids, teens, parents and educators. You'll find information about our digital books, movies and music, Linked Libraries, digital resources and more.

LIBRARY HOURS

Main Library, DiMattia Building

96 Broad Street, Stamford

Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

115 Vine Road, Stamford

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

South End Branch

34 Woodland Avenue, Stamford

Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

1143 Hope Street, Stamford

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday 12 to 7 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.