HELP US PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

Please join us at one of two one-hour interactive sessions with our architects. They have put together imaginative and inspiring visuals for the future of all our spaces. These sessions focus especially on the Main Library and Harry Bennett Branch.

Thursday, May 25 at 10 a.m. Harry Bennett Branch
Tuesday, May 30 at 6 p.m. Main Library

We would love to hear from you about reimagining our spaces as we draft a new facilities master plan.

Register here

FAMILY PROGRAMS
    
Tiny Art Show
Submissions for the Tiny Art show have closed.
Community artists of all ages have their work on display at various locations through June 17.
Opening reception will take place at the Harry Bennett Branch on Wednesday, May 17 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
    
Happening Today!
Family Storytimes
Saturday, May 13 from 10:30 to11:15 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, May 17 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Registration required.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Happening Today!
TinkerCAD Workshop
Saturday, May 13 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Lower Level Makerspace
Find out about TinkerCAD, the perfect software for learning the basics of 3D modeling. All levels welcome. Ages 8 to 13. Registration required.

Bennett Babies
Tuesday, May 16 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Songs, rhymes, stories and more for babies up to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.

Outdoor Family Storytime
Tuesday, May 16 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Latham Park at Bedford and Forest Streets
Themed storytime that features songs, fingerplays and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting; participants should bring blankets and/or lawn chairs.
    
Budding Bookworms
Thursday, May 18 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.

Spanish Story & Activity
(Cuentos y Actividades)
Thursday, May 18 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, May 19 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 caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.

Cuentos y Cantos Bilingual Storytime
Friday, May 19 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 caregiver. Registration required.
    
We Love a Parade Craft
Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Lower Level Makerspace
Listen to stories about parades, then create your own musical instrument in time for the Memorial Day parade. Grades K to 5. Registration required.

TEEN PROGRAMS

T-Mad Meeting
Thursday, May 18 from 4:30 to 6 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 refreshments will be served. Registration required.
    
Artificial Intelligence for Dummies
Saturday, May 20 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Third Floor Technology Center
An introduction to artificial intelligence and how it is impacting our lives. For teens and adults. Registration required.

COMING SOON

New! Game Night at the Library
Tuesday, May 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
First Floor New Materials Room
Play a game from the library's collection, bring your own or learn how to play this month's featured game, Wingspan. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.
    
Yale Science in the News Presents:
The Weird and Wonderful Immune System
Tuesday, May 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Main Library, Dimattia Building
Lower Level Community Area
Yale graduate students take us on a complex and exciting tour of the human immune system exploring how it works and stays balanced and the ways it can cause havoc with destructive diseases like diabetes. For teens and adults. Registration required.

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 St., Stamford
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
115 Vine Road, Stamford
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
34 Woodland Ave., Stamford
Monday through Thursday 10 – 5:30
Saturday 10 – 2

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
1143 Hope St., Stamford
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday 12 - 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.