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Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Craft

Saturday, January 14 from 12 to 12:30 p.m.

South End Branch

Help us design a banner to be decorated with famous quotes by Dr. King.

Documentary Screening: Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, January 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

In Remembrance of Martin features personal comments from family, friends and advisors of the late Civil Rights icon the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The documentary includes commentary from late movement leaders Coretta Scott King, Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Julian Bond, Sen. Edward Kennedy, Cong. John Lewis and Bishop Desmond Tutu as well as former President Jimmy Carter and the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

I Have a Dream Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 17 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Hear stories that embrace some of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideals including celebrating differences, respecting others and working together. Ages 2 to 5 years with accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

FAMILY PROGRAMS

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Family Storytimes

Saturday, January 14 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. For ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Wednesday, January 18 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Registration required.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

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TinkerCAD for Beginners

Saturday, January 14 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Find out about TinkerCAD the perfect software for learning the basics of 3D modeling. Ages 9 to 13. Registration required.

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, January 10 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.

Sing & Stomp

Tuesday, January 17 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Aud

A song and dance party for ages 10 months to four years with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Harry's Bookworms

Thursday, January 19 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Storytime featuring interactive readings, songs, fingerplays, rhymes and other activities. Ages 3 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Curious Minds Story & Activity

Thursday, January 19 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

South End Branch

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

Cuentos y Cantos Bilingual Storytime

Friday, January 20 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Storytime featuring interactive readings, songs and activities in English and Spanish. Ages 2 to 5 with accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Paint & Sip

Monday, January 16 from 12 to 2:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

An afternoon of painting and soda-sipping with our friends from Pinot's Palette. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

T-Mad Meeting

Thursday, January 19 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor, Ann M. Sexton Board Room

Teens Making a Difference (T-MAD) advisory board meeting. Learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as volunteer work. Pizza and other refreshments will be served. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

FAFSA Assistance

Thursday, January 19 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Sign up for one-on-one help in filling out the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) form to receive grants and/or loans for college. To book a required 30-minute appointment, call 203 351-8221.

Grades 10-12. Registration required.

Presented in partnership with the CONNTAC Educational Opportunity Organization.

Women's Self-Defense Workshop

Saturday, January 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorum

Club Kung Fu of Stamford will lead a workshop focusing on setting boundaries, assessing the threat and fighting back. For grades 6 to 12 and adults. Registration required.

COMING SOON!

Books Across Stamford:

A Winter Wonderland Book Giveaway

Saturday, January 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Students and their families are invited for a fun-filled afternoon picking out books for home libraries, listening to guest speakers, enjoying snacks and creating a wintry craft.

Presented in partnership with the City of Stamford, Reading is Fundamental, Stamford Public Education Foundation and Stamford Public Schools.

First County Bank Presents:

Friends of the Ferguson Library Mini-Golf

Saturday, February 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday, February 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

All ages are invited to putt their way through the Harry Bennett Branch as it is transformed into a miniature golf course.

Tickets are $5 per player, per round.

Kids under three play for free.

Refreshments served at the 19th hole.

Walk-ins welcome, but registration preferred for both the February 11 and February 12 sessions.

IN THE COMMUNITY

A Storywalk® Celebrating the Legacy of Playwright August Wilson

On Display Through February 15

Jackie Robinson Park of Fame, West Main Street at Richmond Hill Avenue

Learn about August Wilson at this outdoor display of the picture book Feed Your Mind: A Story of August Wilson by Jen Bryant. All ages welcome.

A partnership between the Jackie Robinson Park of Fame, Inc., Superior Barbershop and the Ferguson Library.

ONGOING AT THE LIBRARY

2023 Literary Competition

Now Accepting Entries

The Stamford Literary Competition celebrates excellence in student writing. It is open to students who live and attend school in Stamford and are in grades 3 to 12. Entries are due February 10. Visit fergusonlibrary.org/friends/events for guidelines, categories, requirements and the online entry form.

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.

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.