Ferguson Library Kids News - October 29, 2023
From: Ferguson Library
October 30, 2023
Family Storytime
Wednesday, November 1 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
A participatory storytime featuring songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.
Day of the Dead Celebration
Saturday, November 4 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
South End Branch
Wear traditional headpieces, celebrate the memory of your loved ones and enjoy music and refreshments during our Day of the Dead gathering. All ages.
KIDS' PROGRAMS
Bennett Babies
Tuesday, October 31 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Songs, rhymes, stories and more for babies up to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.
Preschool Movie Matinee
Tuesday, October 31 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children's classics. Ages 18 months to five years.
Picture Book Club
Wednesday, November 1 from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Reading and discussion of ThankYou, Omu! by Oge Mora. Snacks will be served. Ages seven and older. Registration required
Baby and Toddler Playgroup
Thursday, November 2 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
The kids play while caregivers meet and chat. Fun will include play time, a snack, a take-home craft and one-on-one support from a family & community engagement specialist from Sparkler, the child development app. Ages 5 and younger, Expectant parents are welcome. Please inform us of any allergies. Registration required.
Spanish Story & Activity
(Cuentos y Actividades)
Thursday, November 2 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.
Babytime
Friday, November 3 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 old with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.
Cuentos y Cantos Bilingual Storytime
Friday, November 3 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Interactive readings, songs and activities in English and Spanish. Ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required
TEEN PROGRAMS
Nintendo Wii U for Teens
Saturday, November 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Lower Level Program Room
Play popular Nintendo Wii U games like Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros. and ESPN Sports Connection. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.
COMING SOON
Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime
Monday, November 6 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Weekly storytimes return to the Weed Memorial & Hollander branch in November. Join us for songs, stories, rhymes and more for babies up to 18 months old with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.
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 October.
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.
LIBRARY RESOURCES
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.
