FAMILY PROGRAMS
Happening Today!
Luminous Storytime with Orchestra Lumos
Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
First Floor New Materials Room
Orchestra Lumos presents an English and Spanish narration of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems, with original music by Eliot Bailen.
Ages 3 to 8. Registration required.
Worldfest: One City, Many Cultures
Sunday, May 7 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Celebrate the rich cultural traditions and vibrant heritage of the diverse Stamford community through dance, music and food that represents a variety of different countries.
Presented in partnership with En Vivo con Maricarmen, La Cabaña Restaurant, Stamford and the Mayor's Multicultural Council.
Tiny Art Show
Submissions for the Tiny Art show have closed.
Community artists of all ages have their work on display at various locations through June 17. Opening receptions take place at the Main Library on May 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and May 17 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Harry Bennett branch.
Family Storytimes
Wednesday, May 10 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, May 13 from 10:30 to11:15 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Registration required.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Children's Book Week Giveaway
Through Sunday, May 7
All Branches
Celebrate Children's Book Week with free books! Drop by any of the library's branches during their normal hours of operation and get two free books for your home library. While supplies last. Grades pre-K to 8.
Presented in partnership with the City of Stamford, Reading is Fundamental, Stamford Public Education Foundation and Stamford Public Schools.
Bennett Babies
Tuesday, May 9 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 Storytimes
Tuesday, May 9 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Latham Park at Bedford and Forest Streets
Thursday, May 11 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Weed Hollander and Memorial Branch
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.
Fun with Flower Fairies
Wednesday, May 10 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Weed Hollander and Memorial Branch
Enjoy the outdoors while creating flower fairies using silk flowers, pipe cleaners, beads and your imagination. Weather permitting. Ages 8 and older with an accompanying caregiver.
Budding Bookworms
Thursday, May 11 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 11 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 caregiver.
Babytime
Friday, May 12 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 12 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.
TinkerCAD Workshop
Saturday, May 13 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. All levels welcome. Ages 8 to 13. Registration required.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Happening today!
Crafting with Cricut
Saturday, May 6 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Third Floor Technology Center
Observe how the library's Cricut, a smart cutting machine, works with an easy-to-use app to design and personalize custom cards, unique apparel and other everyday items. Ages 15 and up. Registration required.
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.
By registering for programs, you may receive occasional emails about
upcoming events at the library. You can opt out at any time.
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.
LIBRARY HOURS
Main Library, DiMattia Building
96 Broad St., Stamford
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
115 Vine Road, Stamford
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
South End Branch
34 Woodland Ave., Stamford
Monday through Thursday 10 – 5:30
Saturday 10 – 2
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
1143 Hope St., Stamford
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday 12 - 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
