SPECIAL EVENT

Harry Bloch Family History Program:

Book Illustrator Jerrard K. Polk

Saturday, March 18 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

An art and musical presentation by Jerrard K. Polk, illustrator of A Child's Introduction to Jazz: The Musicians, Culture, and Roots of the World's Coolest Music. All ages welcome.

This program is made possible with a generous donation from Louise Stern in memory of her brother, Harry Bloch.

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

Family Storytimes

Saturday, March 11 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

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.

Wednesday, March 15 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Registration required.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

Spring Flowers Arts & Crafts

Saturday March 11 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Get inspired for spring's arrival. We will look at books about gardens, flowers, and plants; design a floral collage; and plant seeds in your own decorated flower pot. Registration required.

Bennett Babies

Tuesday, March 14 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 15 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.

Harry's Bookworms

Thursday, March 16 from 10 to 10:30 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.

Curious Minds Story & Activity

Thursday, March 15 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.

Babytime

Friday, March 17 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 17 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.

TEENS

Happening Today!

Retro Video Gaming

Saturday, March 11 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Play retro video games like Donkey Kong, Tetris, Pac-Man, Missile Command, Galaga and more! Ages 10 and up.

Happening Today

Documentary Screening

Chisholm '72: Unbought and Unbossed

Saturday, March 11 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

This Peabody Award-winning documentary takes an in-depth look at the 1972 presidential campaign of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first to seek nomination for the highest office in the land. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

Craft Series: Rock Painting

Tuesday, March 14 from 5 to 6 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Design your own work of art using paint to transform a smooth rock into an expressive masterpiece. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

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 acceptable.

-Entries are due by April 22.

The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Michaels, 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 is back on the road and good as new! See our schedule.

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.

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

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.

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.)