FAMILY PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

A Cultural Black History Celebration

Saturday, February 25 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

South End Branch

An afternoon of music and arts that highlight the struggles, challenges and resilience of Black people. Refreshments will be served. All ages welcome.

Family Storytimes

Saturday, March 4 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

Happening Today!

Craft A Quilt

Saturday, February 25 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Join us as we share books by artist Faith Ringgold and look at images of quilts of Gee's Bend and others from the Gullah Museum SC to inspire you to create a mixed media story image quilt. Grades K to 3. Registration required.

Bennett Babies

Tuesday, February 28 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

Wednesday, March 1 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.

Curious Minds Story & Activity

Thursday, March 2 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, March 2 from 10 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.

Babytime

Friday, March 3 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 an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Cuentos y Cantos Bilingual Storytime

Friday, March 3 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.

TinkerCAD Workshop

Saturday, March 4 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Find out about TinkerCAD, the perfect software for learning the basics of 3D modeling. All levels welcome. Ages 8 to 13. Registration required.

TEENS

Ferguson Library's Teen Art Contest 2023

Exploring the Upcoming Summer Learning Program: Finding Your Voice

Contest requirements:

-Open to Stamford students in grades 6 to 13.

-Entries should be easily reproducible on 8.5x11 white paper and must be labeled in the back with your name, address, phone number, email. school and grade. Computer-generated images are also accepted.

-Entries are due by April 22.

The winner will receive a $50 Michaels gift certificate, and the winning drawing will be displayed on all Summer Learning Club materials. Submit entries to the Youth Services Department at the Main Library, or mail to Steve Zampino, Ferguson Library, One Public Library Plaza, Stamford, Ct. 06904.

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 up and running again.

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.

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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upcoming events at the library. You can opt out at any time.