FAMILY PROGRAMS

Happening Today and Tomorrow!

First County Bank Presents:

Friends of the Ferguson Library Mini-Golf

Saturday, February 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday, February 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

All ages are invited to putt their way through the Harry Bennett Branch as it is transformed into a miniature golf course.

Tickets are $5 per player, per round.

Kids under three play for free.

Refreshments served at the 19th hole.

Walk-ins welcome, but registration preferred for both the February 11 and February 12 sessions.

Happening Today!

National African American Read-In

Saturday, February 11 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

South End Branch

Youth and civic leaders will lead a storytime as part of a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to come together to read books about the African American experience. Event includes a cooking demonstration and tasting. All ages welcome.

Celebrate Lunar New Year

Sunday, February 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Our celebration of the Year of the Rabbit will include dance, music, a martial arts demonstration and drumming performance.

Presented in partnership with Master Na's Traditional Martial Arts and Club Kung Fu.

Family Storytimes

Wednesday, February 15 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, February 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

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

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, February 14 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, February 14 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A song and dance party for ages 10 months to four years with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Curious Minds Story & Activity

Thursday, February 16 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

South End Branch

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

Harry's Bookworms

Thursday, February 16 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Storytime featuring interactive readings, songs, fingerplays, rhymes and other activities. Ages 3 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Cuentos y Cantos Bilingual Storytime

Friday, February 17 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 accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

BUILD WITH LEGO®

Friday, February 17 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Take on one of our building challenges and create anything you want using the library's LEGO® collection. LEGO® creations cannot be taken home. Grades K to 5. Ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration required.

Intermediate Chess Club

Saturdays, February 18 & 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Experienced chess players are invited to test their skills and knowledge against other players. Ages 7 and older. Registration required.

TEENS

Happening Today!

TinkerCAD for Beginners

Saturday, February 11 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

This program is full.

Find out about TinkerCAD, the perfect software for learning the basics of 3D modeling. Ages 9 to 13.

NEW! Craft Series: Perler Project

Tuesday, February 14 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Design your own small work of art by forming a pattern with Perler beads, applying heat, and fusing them together. Grades 6 to 8. Registration required.

Mindful Meditation

Friday, February 17 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Ann M. Sexton Board Room

Relieve stress and learn to relax by embracing mindfulness and meditation. Registration required.

LIBRARY NEWS

Bookmobile Update

Our bookmobile needs some repairs and is temporarily off the road. We'll let you know as soon as it is visiting neighborhoods around Stamford again.

Library Lover's Month

February is Library Lover's Month. Show us some love by stopping by any of our branches between now and February 14 and tell us why you love your library! We'll draw one of those messages on Valentine's Day. The winner will receive a beautiful gift basket.

Expanded Passport Services

The library recently expanded its Passport Services to include new hours at the Harry Bennett Branch on Mondays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

For information and a full schedule of our passport services at the Main Library (appointments and walk-ins) and Harry Bennett Branch (walk-ins only), visit our Passports page or call 203 351-8298.

We've Updated Our Food & Beverage Policy

Effective immediately, library users are welcome to bring food and beverages into the building. Drinks and snacks are still not permitted at library computer stations.

DVDs Have Moved!

New DVDs in the Main Library's collection have been relocated to the third floor of the DiMattia Building. They were formerly located in the first floor New Materials Room.

COMING SOON!

Curtain Call Presents: Hail to the Chiefs, a Presidential Visit

Saturday, February 18 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Curtain Call's College of Culture and Curiosity presents Hail to the Chiefs, A Presidential Visit, a fun, fact-filled musical introduction to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln during a trip to the museum on Presidents Day weekend. Registration required.

IN THE COMMUNITY

A Storywalk® Celebrating the Legacy of Playwright August Wilson

On Display Through February 15

Jackie Robinson Park of Fame, West Main Street at Richmond Hill Avenue

Learn about August Wilson at this outdoor display of the picture book Feed Your Mind: A Story of August Wilson by Jen Bryant. All ages welcome.

A partnership between the Jackie Robinson Park of Fame, Inc., Superior Barbershop and the Ferguson Library.

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.

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

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

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

Monday through Thursday 10 – 5:30

Saturday 10 – 2

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday 12 - 7 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For information about passport services, visit our Passports page or call 203 351-8298.

Phone Service

Main Library Borrowers Services: 203 351-8261

Main Library Adult Services/Reference Desk: 203 351-8221

Youth Services: 203 351-8242

Harry Bennett Branch: 203 351-8292

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch: 203 351-8285

South End Branch: 203 351-8280

Online Chat (Look for the Chat with us button on our website.)