SUPPORT THE LIBRARY'S YEAR-END APPEAL

Please remember the library in your year-end giving. Your donation of any amount to the Ferguson Library Foundation (the fundraising arm of the library) helps provide our community with free and unrestricted access to information, ideas, diverse viewpoints and of course, books! Donate securely here or pick up a donation envelope at any library location. Thank you for investing in your public library.

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

Grupo de Juego para Bebés y Niños Pequeños

Sábado, 16 de diciembre de 10:30 a 11:15 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Los niños juegan mientras los adultos platican. La diversión incluirá tiempo de juego, una merienda, una actividad para llevar a casa y el apoyo de uno-a-uno de una de las especialistas de Sparkler. Para bebés y niños hasta. Por favor avísenos sobre alergias alimentarias. Para 5 años de edad. Se agradece registro.

Presentado en colaboración con Sparkler.

Baby and Toddler Playgroup

Saturday, December 16 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A Spanish-language version of our monthly playgroup by Sparkler, the child development app for families with young children. Fun will include play time, a snack, a take-home activity to extend play and one-on-one support and facilitation from a Sparkler family & community engagement specialist. Please alert us to food allergies. Ages 5 and younger. Registration appreciated.

Presented in collaboration with Sparkler.

Happening Today!

Holiday Youth Pride Cafe

Saturday, December 16 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Enjoy fun at Stamford Pride's kids' holiday celebration with board games, a crafting station, a Drag Storytime, tunes and delicious bites. Ages 10 and younger with families. Register here.

Presented in partnership with Stamford Pride.

Open Game Night

Monday, December 18 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.

Holiday Music Celebration and Singalong

Friday, December 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.

South End Branch

A celebration of seasonal festivities featuring musical performances by neighborhood youth and a singalong with friends and neighbors. Light snacks will be served. All ages.

Presented in partnership with Nosotras.

KIDS' PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

NEW! West Side Branch Programs

Saturday, December 16

PAL Storytime

10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Featuring traditional verses, songs, rhymes and storytelling. Ages 18 months to 3 years with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Craft Carnival

12 to 1:30 p.m.

A craft celebration where you can create snowpeople, ornaments or whatever inspires you this holiday season. Grades 3 to 6. Registration required.

Spanish Story & Activity

(Cuentos y Actividades)

Thursday, December 21 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.

TEENS

T-MAD Meeting

Thursday, December 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

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. Pizza and a dessert treat will be served. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

COMING UP

Noon Year's Eve

Saturday, December 30 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Bring the whole family to ring in the new year a little early during our midday gathering. Ages 3 to 8. Registration required.

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.

Kwanzaa Community Gatherings

29th Kwanzaa Community Celebration

Wednesday, December 27 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Stamford Government Center

Community celebration in observance of the second principle of Kujichagulia (self-determination) featuring Mayor Caroline Simmons. Activities include performances by Henry Jones and Infinite Roots, vocalist Ayanna Doreste, guest speaker Dr. Tichianaa Armah, a poetry reading and light snacks. All ages.

Kwanzaa Celebration

Saturday, December 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

South End Branch

A celebration of Kwanzaa highlighting the fifth Kwanzaa principle of Nia (purpose). Learn about the cultural holiday, join in the lighting of candles, make a Kwanzaa craft, enjoy African drumming by Baba James Moss and a healthy cooking and food demonstration by Chef Giovanni Green. All ages.

Co-sponsored by Domus.

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.

For information about passport services, visit our Passport 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.)