Free Books for Kids and Teens!

Annual Book Giveaway

Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, September 30

All Branches

Kids and teens, kick off the new school year with free books! Drop by any of our branches and get two free books to add to your home library.

Grades Pre-K to 12.

While supplies last.

Family Programs

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, September 6 at 10:30 a.m.

via South End Branch Instagram

Bilingual storytime for ages 18 months to 4 years. New content every week. Connect via SE Branch Instagram.

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.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Thursday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Drag Storytime

Saturday, September 10 from 3 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, Outdoor Plaza

An interactive story hour featuring Tiki Malone, Robin Richards and Frankie C.

Grades Pre-K to 5.

In Partnership with Stamford Pride.

Teens

Makefest

Saturday, September 10 from noon to 4 p.m.

Main Library, Lower Level Makerspace

The Ferguson Library's annual celebration of creativity featuring performances, crafts, technology and art by local makers.

All ages are welcome.

Ongoing At The Library

National Library Card Signup Month

September 1 through September 30

All Branches

Sign-up for a library card at any of our branches during National Library Card Signup Month and explore all the Ferguson Library has to offer.

Children who are Stamford residents and can write their own name are eligible to get their first card. Adults who live or work in Stamford are also eligible. Learn more about what's required and how to sign up here.

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].

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