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FAMILY PROGRAMS

Family Storytimes

Wednesday, November 30 and Saturday, December 3

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 4 years with a caregiver. No walk-ins.

Separate registration required for the November 30 and December 3 storytimes. Registration opens six days before each storytime date.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, November 29 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 and Stomp

Tuesday, November 29 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A fun song and dance party for children ages 18 months to 4 years with a caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration required.

Picture Us Reading Book Club

Thursday, December 1 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

A fun picture book reading and discussion of Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg, about two bored and restless children who, left on their own for an afternoon, find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game.

Refreshments will be served. Ages seven and older.

Babytime

Friday, December 2 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. For ages 18 months and younger with a caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration required.

Teens

T-Mad Meeting

Tuesday, November 29 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom

Teens Making a Difference (T-Mad) advisory program. Learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions and make a difference in the community. Participation in T-Mad counts as volunteer work. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

Women's Self-Defense Workshop

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

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Club King Fu of Stamford will lead a workshop focusing on setting boundaries, assessing the threat and fighting back. Open to grades six to adult. Registration required.

Documentary Screening: The Booksellers

Saturday, December 3 from 2 to 3:45 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

A behind-the-scenes look at the New York City rare book world. A loving celebration of book culture and a serious exploration of the future of the book.

For teens and adults.

Rated PG-13

In the Community

Storywalk®: Bear Came Along

Mill River Park

Visit the new, updated library Storywalk® at Mill River Park. Our latest walk features Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris. The walk begins at the park's carousel and continues as you make your way along the path toward the river.

Presented in partnership with the Mill River Park Collaborative.

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, Wi-Fi service for students in need, 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

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