Free Books for Kids and Teens!

Annual Book Giveaway

Now 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 20 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, September 20 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A song and dance party for ages 18 months to 4 years accompanied by a caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration opens six days before the session.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, September 21 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, 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. Registration opens six days before each storytime date.

Outdoor Family Storytime

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Thursday, September 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Preschoolers and caregivers are welcome to these drop-in programs on the lawn. Please bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs. Weather permitting.

Babytime

Friday, September 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

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

Black in Color: A Celebration of Black Art and Gospel Music

Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mill River Park, Washington Boulevard and Broad Street

A community mural project, kids activities, live music and more for the whole family!

A partnership with the Cultured Pearl Foundation.

Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Celebration

Saturday, September 24 from noon to 2 p.m.

South End Branch

A special gathering for all ages that explores the theme Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. The event features a mural project led by artist Rene Soto, a Latino cuisine tasting and a musical performance by singer and pianist Juan David Corrales.

Check our calendar for many upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events.

Teens

T-Mad Meeting

Thursday, September 22 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Teens Making a Difference. Learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions and make a difference in the community. Participation in T-Mad counts as volunteer work. Grades 6-12. Registration Required.

Please Note This Program is Full.

Be a Cake Boss!

Saturday, September 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Decorate a cake and eat it too with Casey Hallen, winner of TV's Great Chocolate Showdown. Materials will be provided.

Note: Cakes are made in a facility that uses nuts.

For ages 9 to 15.

Registration Required.

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.

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.