HOLIDAY HOURS

The library will be closed Sunday, September 3 and Monday, September 4 for the Labor Day holiday.

FAMILY PROGRAMS
    
NEW! Baby & Toddler Playgroup by Sparkler
Thursday, September 7 from 10 to 11:15 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Full

Kids play while caregivers meet and chat. Fun will include playtime, a snack, a take-home craft and one-on-one support from a family and community engagement specialist from Sparkler, the child development app. Expectant parents welcome. Please alert us to any allergies. Ages 5 and younger.

Registration appreciated.

MakeFest 2023
Saturday, September 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building

The library's annual celebration of makers and creators features engaging programs for families and teens. Join us for the daylong series of events listed below.
    
STEM Storytime
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Stories that introduce science, technology, engineering and math. After the stories, take a selfie with our throwback instant camera. Ages 4 and older, with families. Registration appreciated.

Make a Custom Button
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
First Floor Lobby

Make a statement with a custom button that expresses your personal sense of style. Create your own design or choose from materials provided by the library. All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Retro Video Gaming
11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Lower Level Makerspace

Play retro games like Donkey Kong, Tetris, Pac-Man, Missile Command and more. Teens and adults.

Unleash Your Creativity
12 to 1 p.m.
Third Floor Technology Center

Artist, writer, coach and TEDx speaker Alfonsina Betancourt share strategies on how to unleash your creativity. Teens and adults.

Give Ballroom a Whirl
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Lessons with professional ballroom instructor Simone Assboeck that will get you on the dance floor in no time. 45-minute sessions begin at 12:30, 1:15 & 2 p.m. Individuals and couples welcome. Teens and adults.

Drop-In STEM Craft
2 to 4 p.m.
First Floor New Materials Room

Join the maker movement by making a STEM craft with us. Ages 4 and older with families.

Documentary Screening: Handmade Nation
2 to 4 p.m.
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Dive into the world of modern crafting, where people turn from the digital world to making things by hand, forging a new economy and lifestyle. Teens and adults.

KIDS' PROGRAMS

Annual Back-to-School Book Giveaway
Tuesday, September 5 through September 30
All Branches

Kick off the school year with free books! Drop by any of our branches and get two free books for your home library. Grades pre-K to 12.
    
Spanish Story & Activity
(Cuentos y Actividades)
Thursday, September 7 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.

TEEN PROGRAMS
    
Open Lab: Resume Assistance
Thursday, September 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Job seekers are invited to to use our technology lab for one-on-one help creating, formatting and proofreading a resume. Bring a written or digital copy of your current resume. Teens and adults. Registration appreciated.

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 September.

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.

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.