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Ferguson Library Happenings Just for Kids - November 26, 2023

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November 27, 2023

From: Ferguson Library

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GIVING TUESDAY

Support the Library on Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, November 28

Kick off the season of giving by making a contribution to the library. You'll help support all the vital programs and services we offer, including those for children, teens and families. We appreciate donations any time here.

FAMILIES

Open Game Night

Monday, November 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own. All ages.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, November 29 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

A participatory storytime featuring songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Barbie Viewing Party

Friday, December 1 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Wear your pinkest pink and join us for a screening of the movie of the year, Barbie. Channel your inner Barbie or Ken for a chance to win our best-dressed contest and be featured on our branch Instagram. Starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae, America Ferrera and Kate McKinnon. All ages. Rated PG-13.

Book Shop Donation Day

Saturday, December 2 from 12 to 3 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Support the library by donating your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop.

KIDS' PROGRAMS

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Monday, November 27 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Join us for songs, stories, rhymes and more for babies up to 18 months old with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.

Spanish Story & Activity

(Cuentos y Actividades)

Thursday, November 30 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.

Babytime

Friday, December 1 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more. Ages 18 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver.  Registration required.

TEEN PROGRAMS

T-MAD Meeting

Wednesday, November 29 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 program, where you can learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as volunteer work. Snacks will be served. Grades 6 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.

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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.