FAMILY PROGRAMS
    
Family Storytime
Wednesday, August 2 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A participatory storytime featuring songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 5 years with accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.
    
End of Summer Fair:
Bomba Music & Dance Workshop

Saturday, August 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch

The celebration of the end of our kids' summer learning clubs includes face painting, lawn games, refreshments and a workshop about Puerto Rican bomba music. You'll learn about its unique rhythms, instruments, costumes, storytelling traditions and basic dance steps. All ages.

KIDS SUMMER LEARNING CLUB
    
Fearless, Fantastic & Marvelous Celebration: 60 Years of Marvel Magic

Monday, July 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Come as you are or in your favorite Marvel character costume to honor the life and legacy of Stan Lee and Marvel Comics. Party will feature a craft and cartoon corner, games and other surprises. Snacks will be served. No toy weapons, please. Ages 5 and older.

Registration required.

Outdoor Family Storytime
Tuesday, August 1 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Latham Park, Corner of Bedford and Forest Streets

Themed storytime that features songs, fingerplays and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver, weather permitting.
    
Build with Lego
Tuesday, August 1 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building
Lower Level Makerspace

Do one of our building challenges and create anything you want using the library's Lego® collection. Creations cannot be taken home. Grades K to 5.
 
Registration required.
    
Spanish Story & Activity
(Cuentos y Actividades)
Thursday, August 3 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 an accompanying caregiver.

Babytime
Friday, August 4 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. Siblings welcome.

Registration required.

TEEN PROGRAMS
    
Happening Today!
Zumba Dance Party
Saturday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Dance yourself into fitness with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Registration required.

Saturday, August 5 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Registration required.
    
Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation
Tuesday, August 1 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A brief discussion about meditation practice followed by a guided meditation with a chance to share and reflect. Please arrive five minutes early. Teens and adults.
    
Learn a Language with Pronunciator
Wednesday, August 2 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch

Learn how to use this free app for people who want to hold a conversation in 164 foreign languages. Bring a smartphone or tablet. Teens and adults.
    
Lunchtime Yoga
Wednesday, August 2 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Yoga instructor Ngan Nguyen will lead a class in the Hatha style. Please bring a mat and water. Teens and adults.

Registration required.
    
Classic Movie Matinee
Friday, August 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch
Robinhood Men in Tights

A veteran of the Crusades brings together a ragtag group to do battle against an evil king, and gets help from a surprising source inside the royal castle in this spoof of the Robin Hood legend. Starring Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, Roger Rees and Amy Yasbeck. Rated PG-13

Friday Film Fest
Friday, August 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch
80 for Brady

After decades of dreaming, four football-obsessed senior women make a pilgrimage to the Super Bowl for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet their hero, Tom Brady. Starring Rita Moreno, Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Harry Hamlin. Rated PG-13.
    
COMING UP

A Concert for Peace:
Find Your Cultural Voice
Sunday, August 6 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

En Vivo con Maricarmen and the library present an afternoon of music and dance performances featuring Connecticut State Troubadour Kala Farnham; the Bokandeye African American Dance Theater company; Ecuadorian singer-songwriter Nathaly Palacios; composer and musician Paco Godoy; and the INTEMPO Youth Ensemble. The concert will be followed by an international food tasting. All ages.
 
Registration appreciated.

Thanks to event sponsors Stamford Arts & Culture Commission, Mayor's Multicultural Council, La Voz Hispana de Connecticut, Ladi's Beauty Salon and the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Presented in partnership with Alianza Internacional de Capellanes and Nosotras CT.

IN THE COMMUNITY

StoryWalk
Mill River Park
1010 Washington Boulevard

The library's Storywalk features award-winning author Yuyi Morales' picture book Dreamers, in which she recounts her own immigration story. The story will be on display at stations in the park through early August.

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
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.

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