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Special Event

Happening Today!
Harry Bloch Family History Program:
Book Illustrator Jerrard K. Polk
Saturday, March 18 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
An art and musical presentation by Jerrard K. Polk, illustrator of A Child's Introduction to Jazz: The Musicians, Culture, and Roots of the World's Coolest Music. All ages welcome.

This program is made possible with a generous donation from Louise Stern in memory of her brother, Harry Bloch.

Family Programs

Family Storytimes
Wednesday, March 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.

Saturday, March 25 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Registration required.

Outstanding Latina Women: A Celebration of International Women's Day
Thursday, March 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
A presentation by Crisol Acuarela Arte y Culture and Grupo Quetzal in celebration of International Women's Day, featuring artist Yohanna Escamilla, community activist Carla Esquivel, educator Yazmin Iglesias, entrepreneur Mildred Reyes and health professional Muguette Maignan. A special recognition will be presented to Esly Garcia. Light refreshments will be served. All ages welcome.

Children's Programs

Bennett Babies
Tuesday, March 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
Wednesday, March 22 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.

Build With Lego®
Wednesday, March 22 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Lower Level Makerspace
Take one of our building challenges and create anything you want using the library's Lego® collections. Lego® creations cannot be taken home. Grades K to 5. Ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

Harry's Bookworms
Thursday, March 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.

Curious Minds Story & Activity
Thursday, March 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.

Babytime
Friday, March 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, March 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.

Animal Embassy
Saturday, March 25 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Meet a variety of animal ambassadors from around the world, such as a red foot tortoise, an Argentinean horned frog, a carpet python, chinchillas and more. Ages 5 and older.

Teens

Summer Earn & Learn Enrollment
Wednesday, March 22 from 1 to 7 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Learn what it takes to be eligible for the Earn & Learn Program, which links youth and young adults to summer employment. Grades 9 to 12.

Presented in partnership with The Workplace.

Make Henna Designs
Thursday, March 23 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Learn how to mix and create designs with henna, a special dye used in South Asia, North America and the Middle East as adornment for holidays, weddings and special occasions. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

Fundamentals of 3D Printing
Saturday, March 25 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Third Floor Technology Center
Learn how to use slicing software to prepare a model to be printed on the library's new 3D printer. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

Drop In and Draw
Saturday, March 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Lower Level Community Area
Learn some drawing basics from artist Debra Hamuka-Falkenham, then work on your piece for the 2023 Teen Art Contest. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

Ferguson Library's Teen Art Contest 2023
Exploring the Upcoming Summer Learning Program: Finding Your Voice

Contest requirements:
- Open to Stamford students in grades 6 to 13.
- Entries should be easily reproducible on 8.5x11 white paper and must be labeled in the back with your name, address, phone number, email, school and grade. Computer-generated images are also acceptable.
- Entries are due by April 22.

The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Michaels, and the winning drawing will be displayed on all Summer Learning Club materials. Submit entries to the Youth Services Department at the Main Library, or mail to Steve Zampino, Ferguson Library, One Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT, 06904.

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.

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