Meet Children's Author Veera Hiranandani

Sunday, November 6 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

The Newberry Honor-winning writer will discuss her historical fiction novel, How to Find What Your Not Looking For. In this book we meet 12-year-old Ariel Goldberg, whose life changes when her big sister elopes with a man from India following the 1967 Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court decision, which struck down laws banning interracial marriage.

Co-sponsored by the Jane Addams Peace Association.

Registration required.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, November 9 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 10 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.

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, November 8 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.

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.

Introduction to Web Development: HTML, CSS & JavaScript

Sunday, November 6 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Learn how to construct the layout of a website, understand basic design and styling with CSS, and add interactivity with JavaScript. Must be familiar with Windows and able to use a mouse and keyboard. Grades 6 to 12. Presented in collaboration with Synchrony Skills Academy.

Registration required.

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.

Kids! Help us Decorate for Diwali

All Branches

Create your own paper rangoli on one of our templates, which are available at the library's Youth Services desks. Make one for yourself and another one for us! We will use all the rangolis to decorate for our celebration on Sunday, November 13.

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.