Family Storytime

Wednesday, November 1 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 an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Day of the Dead Celebration

Saturday, November 4 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

South End Branch

Wear traditional headpieces, celebrate the memory of your loved ones and enjoy music and refreshments during our Day of the Dead gathering. All ages.

KIDS' PROGRAMS

Bennett Babies

Tuesday, October 31 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.

Preschool Movie Matinee

Tuesday, October 31 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children's classics. Ages 18 months to five years.

Picture Book Club

Wednesday, November 1 from 4 to 4:30 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Reading and discussion of ThankYou, Omu! by Oge Mora. Snacks will be served. Ages seven and older. Registration required

Baby and Toddler Playgroup

Thursday, November 2 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.

Spanish Story & Activity

(Cuentos y Actividades)

Thursday, November 2 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, November 3 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 old with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.

Cuentos y Cantos Bilingual Storytime

Friday, November 3 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Interactive readings, songs and activities in English and Spanish. Ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required

TEEN PROGRAMS

Nintendo Wii U for Teens

Saturday, November 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Program Room

Play popular Nintendo Wii U games like Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros. and ESPN Sports Connection. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

COMING SOON

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Monday, November 6 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Weekly storytimes return to the Weed Memorial & Hollander branch in November. Join us for songs, stories, rhymes and more for babies up to 18 months old with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.

IN THE COMMUNITY

StoryWalk®

Mill River Park

1010 Washington Boulevard

The library's new 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 through October.

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.

LIBRARY RESOURCES

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.