Ferguson Library Just for Kids April 30, 2023

Coming Soon!

Worldfest: One City, Many Cultures
Sunday, May 7 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Celebrate the rich cultural traditions and vibrant heritage of the diverse Stamford community through dance, music and food that represents a variety of different countries.

Presented in partnership with En Vivo con Maricarmen, Maya Restaurant and the Mayor's Multicultural Council.

For Parents and Educators
Navigating Special Education
Thursday, May 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Peggy S. Bud and Tamara L. Jacobson will discuss their book, Navigating Special Education: The Power of Building Positive Parent-Educator Relationships. Here, they share their five-part communication model to provide educators and parents a deeper knowledge of every aspect of the special education process so they can form trusted, proactive alliances.
Book sale and signing will follow presentation. Also available via Zoom. Registration required.

Family Programs
Friends of the Ferguson Library Literary Competition Awards Ceremony
Sunday, April 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Cheer on the winners of this annual competition and hear samples of their work.

Tiny Art Show
Deadline Update
The deadline for joining the Tiny Art Show has been extended until Friday, May 5 at the Main Library. Submissions are due at all other branches on April 29.

Receptions
Community artists of all ages display their work in May. Opening receptions will be celebrated Wednesdays, May 3 at the Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch and May 17 at Harry Bennett, both from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., and May 10 at the Main Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Happening today!
Family Storytimes
Wednesday, May 3 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 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.
Registration required.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Bennett Babies
Tuesday, May 2 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Songs, rhymes, stories and more for babies up to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.

Outdoor Family Storytimes
Tuesday, May 2 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Latham Park at Bedford and Forest Streets

Thursday, May 4 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Weed Hollander and Memorial Branch

Themed storytime that features songs, fingerplays and movement activities.
Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.
This program is held weather permitting; participants should bring blankets and/or lawn chairs.
    
Budding Bookworms
Thursday, May 4 from 11 to 11:15 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.

Spanish Story & Activity
(Cuentos y Actividades)
Thursday, May 4 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 caregiver.
    
Babytime
Friday, May 5 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Songs, rhymes, stories and more for babies up to 18 months with caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.

Cuentos y Cantos Bilingual Storytime
Friday, May 5 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Storytime featuring interactive readings, songs and activities in English and Spanish. Ages 2 to 5 with caregiver. Registration required.

Oscar Movie Festival
Turning Red
Friday, May 5 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Screening of the Oscar-nominated animated feature about a 13-year-old who keeps transforming into a giant panda every time she gets excited. Starring Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh and Ava Morse. Ages 8 and older. Rated PG.

Luminous Storytime with Orchestra Lumos
Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Orchestra Lumos presents an English and Spanish narration of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems, with original music by Eliot Bailen.
Ages 3 to 8. Registration required.

TEEN PROGRAMS
   
Happening today!
This program has a wait list.
Woodworking Workshop: Build a Birdhouse
Saturday, April 29 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Lower Level Community Area
Master woodworker Mark Andreas will teach basic techniques needed to assemble a birdhouse using pre-cut pieces of wood. Supplies provided. One birdhouse per family. Grades 6 and older. Attendees younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
    
Asian Film Festival
A Celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
Tokyo Godfathers
Wednesday, May 3 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
On Christmas Eve, three homeless people living in Tokyo discover a newborn in the trash and set out to find its parents. Starring Toni Elmori, Yoshiaki Umegaki and Aya Okamoto. Rated PG-13.
    
Crafting with Cricut
Saturday, May 6 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Third Floor Technology Center
Observe how the library's Cricut, a smart cutting machine, works with an easy-to-use app to design and personalize custom cards, unique apparel and other everyday items. Ages 15 and up. Registration required.

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.

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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 St., Stamford
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
115 Vine Road, Stamford
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
34 Woodland Ave., Stamford
Monday through Thursday 10 – 5:30
Saturday 10 – 2

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

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