Help Us Plan For The Future
We Want Your Feedback
Wednesday, May 24 at 12 p.m.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Thursday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Tuesday, May 30 at 6 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Please join us at a one-hour interactive session with our architects. They have put together imaginative and inspiring visuals for the future of all our spaces. These sessions focus especially on the Main Library and Harry Bennett Branch. We would love to hear from you about reimagining our spaces as we draft a new facilities master plan. Register for any session here.
Family Programs
Family Storytimes
Wednesday, May 24 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.
Saturday, May 27 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Children's Programs
Happening Today!
We Love a Parade Craft
Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Lower Level Makerspace
Listen to stories about parades, then create your own musical instrument in time for the Memorial Day parade. Grades K to 5. Registration required.
Bennett Babies
Tuesday, May 23 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.
Outdoor Family Storytime
Tuesday, May 23 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Latham Park at Bedford and Forest Streets
Themed storytime that features songs, fingerplays and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.
This program is held weather permitting; participants should bring blankets and/or lawn chairs.
Build With Lego®
Wednesday, May 24 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Lower Level Makerspace
Take on one of our building challenges and create anything you want using the library’s Lego® collection. Lego® creations cannot be taken home.
Grades K to 5. Ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
Budding Bookworms
Thursday, May 25 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.
Spanish Story & Activity
(Cuentos y Actividades)
Thursday, May 25 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 an accompanying caregiver.
Babytime
Friday, May 26 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 caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.
Cuentos y Cantos Bilingual Storytime
Friday, May 26 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 caregiver. Registration required.
Teen Programs
Asian Film Festival
Screenings of popular films that celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
Easter Sunday
Monday, May 22 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Stand-up comedian Jo Koy drew on his life experiences for this comedy set around an Easter family gathering. Starring Koy, Lydia Gaston and Brandon Wardell. Rated PG.
Moana
Wednesday, May 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
In ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's Island, she answers the ocean's call to set things right. Starring Auli?i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson. Rated PG.
New! Game Night at the Library
Tuesday, May 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
First Floor New Materials Room
Play a game from the library's collection, bring your own or learn how to play this month's featured game, Wingspan. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.
Ongoing At The Library
Tiny Art Show
Community artists of all ages have their 4x4-inch works on display at all branches through June 17.
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.
