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, July 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Latham Park, Downtown Stamford

Tuesday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Thursday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, July 26 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.

Outdoor Arts & Crafts

Tuesday, July 26 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

A drop-in arts & crafts program on the lawn. For children 6 and older with caregiver. Weather permitting. Art supplies provided.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, July 27 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, July 27 from 4 to 5 p.m.

ML, Ann M. Sexton Board Room

‘Get your copy of Space Taxi: Archie Takes Flight by Wendy Mass at the library, then join us for a fun discussion and activity. Refreshments served. Grades 2 to 3. Register.

Babytime

Friday, July 29 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.

Friday Flicks

Friday, July 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Ages 6 and older.

Space Jam: A New Legacy

Chess Club

Saturday, July 30 from 10:15 a.m. to noon

Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Learn everything you need to know about the game. Grades 2 to 5. Second of two sessions. Presented in partnership with the National Education Chess Teachers Association. Register.

Pride Storytime

Saturday, July 30 at 2 p.m.

Main Library Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Local author Joe Belisle will read from his picture book, What If Wilhelmina, listed as one of Bank Street College of Education’s best books of 2022. Drawing activity to follow. For ages 3 and older.

Movie Night

Thursday, July 28 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Ferris Bueller's Day Off Ages 12 and older.

Family Programs

Learn How to Knit

Saturday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to noon

Main Library Lower Level Makerspace

A workshop covering the basics including casting on, basic stitches, binding off, and what you will need to know to continue on your knitting journey. Grades 6 to 12.

Making Music

Saturday July 30 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

South End Branch

Master drummer Henry Jones talks about instruments from around the world. Join him in making your own drum and make music together. All ages.

Introducing BiblioBoard

Saturday, July 30 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library Lower Level Makerspace

Learn about the library's newest service, which offers writers and other creatives powerful tools to create, share and discover. Grades 6 to 12. Register.

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 or email [email protected].

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.

Masks are optional in library buildings.

Masks are required at indoor children's programs for participants ages 2 and up. We reserve the right to ask you to wear a mask if you are working closely with staff.

Library Hours

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

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

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

South End Branch

Monday through Thursday 10 – 5:30

Saturday 10 – 2

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Monday & Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday 12 - 7 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.