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SUPPORT THE LIBRARY

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 and diverse viewpoints. Donate securely here or pick up a donation envelope at any library location. Thank you for investing in your public library.

FAMILIES

Holiday Family Movie: The Polar Express

Friday, December 8 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Wear your pajamas and join us for hot cocoa and a screening of this 2004 holiday classic where a doubting boy takes a magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Starring Tom Hanks, Nona Gaye, Peter Scolari, Leslie Zemeckis and Eddie Deezen. Rated G. All ages.

KIDS' PROGRAMS

Baby and Toddler Playgroup

Thursday, December 7 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

The kids play while caregivers meet and chat. Fun will include play time, a snack, a take-home craft and one-on-one support from a family & community engagement specialist from Sparkler, the child development app. Ages 5 and younger, Expectant parents are welcome. Please inform us of any allergies. Registration required.

Presented in partnership with Sparkler.

Spanish Story & Activity

(Cuentos y Actividades)

Thursday, December 7 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 8 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

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

TEENS

Teen Craft Series: LED Cards

Thursday, December 7 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Learn how to create a homemade LED card for special occasions such as birthdays and holidays. 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 that will help teens build effective listening and communication skills while understanding their individual communication styles. The course continues on consecutive Tuesdays through February 8. Registration required; participants who attend all six sessions will receive a $50 gift card.

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.

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.)