Just for Kids at the Ferguson Library
January 29, 2023

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

Family Storytimes

Saturday, January 28 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, February 1 and Saturday, February 4 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Registration required for February 1 and February 4.

Happening Today!

Books Across Stamford:

A Winter Wonderland Book Giveaway

Saturday, January 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Students and their families are invited for a fun-filled afternoon picking out books for home libraries, listening to guest speakers, enjoying snacks and creating a wintry craft.

Presented in partnership with the City of Stamford, Reading is Fundamental, Stamford Public Education Foundation and Stamford Public Schools.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

The Chess Club is Back

Saturday, January 28 from 10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman. Beginners welcome. Registration required.

Presented in collaboration with the National Education Chess Teachers Association.

Bennett Babies

Tuesday, January 31 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, January 31 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.

Sing & Stomp

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

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A song and dance party for ages 10 months to four years with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Curious Minds Story & Activity
Thursday, February 2 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 2 from 10:00 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.

Cuentos y Cantos Bilingual Storytime

Friday, February 3 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.

TinkerCAD for Beginners

Saturday, February 4 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. Ages 9 to 13. Registration required.

LIBRARY NEWS

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.

COMING SOON!

First County Bank Presents:

Friends of the Ferguson Library Mini-Golf

Saturday, February 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday, February 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

All ages are invited to putt their way through the Harry Bennett Branch as it is transformed into a miniature golf course.

Tickets are $5 per player, per round.

Kids under three play for free.

Refreshments served at the 19th hole.

Walk-ins welcome, but registration preferred for both the February 11 and February 12 sessions.

Black History Month Musical Storytime with Orchestra Lumos

A Take Your Child to the Library Day Event

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

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A morning of music and storytelling featuring an interpretation by Orchestra Lumos of Road to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina by Lea Lyon and A. LaFaye.

All ages welcome.

IN THE COMMUNITY

A Storywalk® Celebrating the Legacy of Playwright August Wilson

On Display Through February 15

Jackie Robinson Park of Fame, West Main Street at Richmond Hill Avenue

Learn about August Wilson at this outdoor display of the picture book Feed Your Mind: A Story of August Wilson by Jen Bryant. All ages welcome.

A partnership between the Jackie Robinson Park of Fame, Inc., Superior Barbershop and the Ferguson Library.