Holiday Hours

All library facilities will be closed on Monday, February 20 in honor of President's Day. We will resume normal hours of operation at all branches on Tuesday, February 21. Have a safe and peaceful holiday.

Family Programs

Happening Today!

Curtain Call Presents: Hail to the Chiefs, a Presidential Visit

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

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Curtain Call's College of Culture and Curiosity presents Hail to the Chiefs, A Presidential Visit, a fun, fact-filled musical introduction to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. Meet them during a trip to the museum on Presidents Day weekend. Registration required.

Family Storytimes

Wednesday, February 22 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams Jr. Auditorium

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.

Harry Bennett Branch

Saturday, February 25 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Registration required.

A Cultural Black History Celebration

Saturday, February 25 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

South End Branch

An afternoon of music and arts that highlight the struggles, challenges and resilience of Black people. Refreshments will be served. All ages welcome.

Children's Programs

Bennett Babies

Tuesday, February 21 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

Tuesday, February 21 at 10:30 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.

Color in 3D with Quiver

Tuesday, February 21 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Use our iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D. Ages 5 to 10. Ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.

Curious Minds Story & Activity

Thursday, February 23 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.

Harry's Bookworms

Thursday, February 23 from 10 to 10:45 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.

Frogs: Fact or Fiction

Thursday, February 23 from 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Every wonder if you could hop like a frog? Are frogs really poisonous? We will take an in-depth look at what makes these awesome amphibians so special. Grades 4 to 7. Registration required.

Babytime

Friday, February 24 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, February 24 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.

Intermediate Chess Club

Saturdays, February 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Experienced chess players are invited to test their skills and knowledge against other players. Ages 7 and older. Registration required.

Craft A Quilt

Saturday, February 25 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Lower Level Makerspace

Join us as we share books by artist Faith Ringgold and look at images of quilts of Gee's Bend and others from the Gullah Museum SC to inspire you to create a mixed media story image quilt. Grades K to 3. Registration required.

Teens

Young Adult Career Opportunities

Wednesday, February 22 from 1 to 7 p.m.

Main Library, Second Floor Study Room

Learn about The Workplace's CareerHub, a free program that offers skills training, job search and placement services to young adults ages 16 to 24. Workshops to be held at 4 and 6 p.m.

Presented in partnership with The Workplace.

T-Mad Meeting

Wednesday, February 22 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Second Floor Study Room

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 other refreshments will be served. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

Library News

Bookmobile Update

Our bookmobile needs some repairs and is temporarily off the road. We'll let you know as soon as it is up and running again.

Expanded Passport Services

The library recently expanded its Passport Services to include new hours at the Harry Bennett Branch on Mondays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

For information and a full schedule of our passport services at the Main Library (appointments and walk-ins) and Harry Bennett Branch (walk-ins only), visit our Passports page or call 203 351-8298.

We've Updated Our Food & Beverage Policy

Effective immediately, library users are welcome to bring food and beverages into the building. Drinks and snacks are still not permitted at library computer stations.

DVDs Have Moved!

New DVDs in the Main Library's collection have been relocated to the third floor of the DiMattia Building. They were formerly located in the first floor New Materials Room.

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.