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Ferguson Library Happenings Just for Kids Newsletter - January 7, 2024

Schools and Libraries

January 8, 2024

From: Ferguson Library

Wee Ones at Weed Storytime
Monday, January 8 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Crafternoon: Cardinal Handprint Art
Tuesday, January 9 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Create winter scenes featuring cardinals made with handprints. Grades 3 to 8. Registration required.

Spanish Story & Activity
(Cuentos y Actividades)
Thursday, January 11 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
South End Branch

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

¿Como Se Dice? How Do You Say That? Bilingual Storytime
Thursday, January 11 from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Join Señora Addy and Librarian Mari for stories, songs and movement activities in Spanish and English. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required.

DIY Winter Terrariums
Friday, January 12 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch

Use mason jars, tiny trees and small figurines to create a wintertime terrarium. Ages 10 and older. Registration required.

FAMILY PROGRAM

Family Craft
Saturday, January 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
South End Branch

Help us celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King by creating a scroll depicting his six principles of nonviolence. All ages.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Open Game Night
Monday, January 8 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Main Library Technology Center

Play a game from the library’s collection or bring your own game to play with others. All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Teen Workshop: Interpersonal Communication
First Session: Tuesday, January 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
West Side Branch

The Greater Stamford Toastmasters will lead a six-session workshop on interpersonal communication to help teens build effective listening and communication skills while understanding their individual communication styles. Consecutive Tuesdays through February 8. Registration required; participants who attend all six sessions will receive a $50 gift card.

Game Night: Ticket to Ride
Tuesday, January 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Main Library New Materials Room

Play a game from the library’s collection, bring your own, or learn how to play Ticket to Ride. Teens and adults. Registration required.

TinkerCAD Workshop
Saturday, January 13 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Main Library Lower Level Makerspace

Find out about TinkerCAD, the perfect software for learning the basics of 3D modeling. All levels welcome. Grades 5 to 12. Registration required.

IN THE COMMUNITY

StoryWalk
Mill River Park
1010 Washington Boulevard

The library's current Storywalk features Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. This sweet story about overcoming your fears features a boy who is almost ready to take a leap off a diving board with encouragement from his patient father. Walk the park and read the story.

ONGOING AT THE LIBRARY

Earn Volunteer Hours by Reviewing Books

The Ferguson Library offers 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.

By registering for programs, you may receive occasional emails about upcoming events at the library. You can opt out at any time.

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 and more.

LIBRARY HOURS

Main Library, DiMattia Building
96 Broad Street, Stamford
Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch
115 Vine Road, Stamford
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

South End Branch
34 Woodland Avenue, Stamford
Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
1143 Hope Street, Stamford
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday 12 to 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

West Side Branch
245 Selleck Street, Stamford
Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.