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.

Latham Park, Downtown Stamford

Located downtown between Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Tuesday, May 31 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Thursday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Friday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m.

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, May 31 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.

Bilingual Storytime

Wednesday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m.

South End Branch

A fun-filled storytime featuring songs and stories in English and Spanish. Families with children 18 months to 4 years.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 1 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.

Babytime

Friday, June 3 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Give your baby a great start at this program featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more. For babies up to 18 months with an accompanying adult. Registration required. No walk-ins. Registration will open six days prior to each storytime session. Register.

Upcoming At The Library

Hip Hop Pioneer DMC to Visit Library

June 8 at 6 p.m.

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, a founding member of the hip hop group RUN DMC, will visit the library Wednesday, June 8 at 6 p.m. to talk about his children’s picture book, Darryl’s Dream, a story about finding confidence, facing bullies and celebrating yourself.

The program will include remarks and Q & A with DMC, a poetry slam, children’s dance performance and book giveaway (one per family) Register.

Co-sponsored by the City of Stamford, the Ferguson Library and Stamford Stands Against Racism, in partnership with 100 Black Men of Stamford, Inc., Champions of Philanthropy, Jackie Robinson Park of Fame Inc., the Mayor’s Multicultural Council of Stamford and @stamfordcommunity.

Tiny Art Show Exhibit at the Harry Bennett Branch

Opens Wednesday, June 15 at 4:30 p.m.

Artwork by kids and adults of all ages. Exhibit will be on display through June 30.

Ongoing At The Library

Spring Things Scavenger Hunt

Through May 31 (during library hours)

South End Branch

Find the birds, bees, flowers and other spring things hidden in the shelves of the South End Branch to win a gift to give to a special person. Pick up a checklist at the branch to participate. All ages.

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 or email [email protected].

In The Community

CLC Now Enrolling for Preschool

Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) is now enrolling in all preschool programs. CLC has eight locations in Stamford, offering hands-on learning and programs focused on health, nutrition and family support. Children receive two meals and a snack each day at no additional cost to families. Financial assistance is available based on eligibility. Enrollment information.

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, Wi-Fi service for students in need, and more.