FAMILY PROGRAMS

Celebrate Diwali: The Festival of Lights
Sunday, November 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
A festival featuring traditional dance performances, mehndhi art and a rangoli exhibition. Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and is one of the most important holidays in India. All ages welcome.
Co-sponsored by GOPIO-CT.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, November 16 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 ages 18 months to four years with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration required.

Outdoor Family Storytime
Thursday, November 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Preschoolers and caregivers are welcome to these drop-in programs on the lawn. Please bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs. Weather permitting.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, November 15 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 and Stomp

Tuesday, November 15 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A fun song and dance party for children ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration required.

New! Picture Us Reading Book Club
Thursday, November 17 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
A reading and discussion of the picture book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales, a retelling of the award-winning author's own immigration story. Refreshments will be served. Ages 7 and older.

Babytime

Friday, November 18 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A program geared for babies featuring babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more. For ages 18 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration required.

Birds of Prey

Saturday, November 19 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Observe several raptor species up close while learning about their adaptations, behavior, ecological importance and natural history. Grades 1 to 5. Registration required.

Presented by the New Canaan Nature Center.

Teens

Giant Games Night

Thursday, November 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

An evening of fun with oversized versions of classic games like Tangrams, Bananagrams and more! Refreshments will be served. Grades 5 to 8. Registration required.

In the Community

Storywalk®: Bear Came Along
Mill River Park
Visit the new, updated library Storywalk® at Mill River Park. Our latest walk features Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris. The walk begins at the park's carousel and continues as you make your way along the path toward the river.

Presented in partnership with the Mill River Park Collaborative.

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.

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.

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, Wednesday & Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday 12 - 7 p.m.

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

For information about passport services, visit our Passports page or call 203 351-8298.

Phone Service

Main Library Borrowers Services: 203 351-8261

Main Library Adult Services/Reference Desk: 203 351-8221

Youth Services: 203 351-8242

Harry Bennett Branch: 203 351-8292

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch: 203 351-8285

South End Branch: 203 351-8280

Online Chat (Look for the Chat with us button on our website.)