FAMILY PROGRAMS

Happening Today!

Birds of Prey

Saturday, November 19 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Observe several raptor species up close while learning about their adaptations, behavior, ecological importance and natural history. Grades 1 to 5.

Registration required.

Children's Programs

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, November 22 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 and Stomp

Tuesday, November 22 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

A fun song and dance party for children ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration required.

Teens

Happening Today!

National Novel Writing Month: Write In!

Saturday, November 19 from noon to 4 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Ann M. Sexton Board Room

Writing a novel? Join fellow wordsmiths participating in National Novel Writing Month for a group writing session. Cheer each other on as you churn out copy to meet your 50,000-word goal and finish your masterpiece by December 1. Grades 6 to adult.

Introduction to Web Development: HTML, CSS & Java Script

Sunday, November 20 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Learn how to construct the layout of a website, understand basic design principles and styling with CSS, and add interactivity with JavaScript. Must be familiar with Windows and able to use a mouse and keyboard. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

Presented in collaboration with Synchrony Skills Academy.

Teen Book Discussion

Tuesday, November 22 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor, Ann M. Sexton Board Room

In Look Both Ways author Jason Reynolds conjures up 10 tales --one per block--about what happens after the dismissal bell rings and weaves them into one funny, poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life. Refreshments will be served. Grades 6 to 12.

Registration required.

In the Community

Storywalk®: Bear Came Along

Mill River Park

Visit the new, updated library Storywalk® at Mill River Park. Our latest walk features Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris. The walk begins at the park's carousel and continues as you make your way along the path toward the river.

Presented in partnership with the Mill River Park Collaborative.

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, Wi-Fi service for students in need, and more.