Kids News at the Ferguson Library

Just for Kids at the Ferguson Library

April 10, 2022

Masks are optional in library buildings.

Masks are required at indoor children's programs for participants ages 2 and up. We reserve the right to ask you to wear a mask if you are working closely with staff.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Film Screening and Discussion: Athlete A

Tuesday April 12 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Athlete A recounts the story of USA gymnastics, Larry Nasser, and the gymnasts, reporters, and legal team that uncovered decades of abuse. Directed by Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk. Rated PG-13. USA. 2020. 103 minutes. Rowan Center educators will be available for questions and conversation after the showing. For adults and teens.

Sponsored by The Rowan Center.

Entries Due April 15 for the Ferguson Library’s Teen Art Contest 2022

Open to Stamford students in grades 6 to 12

Based on the upcoming Summer Learning Club theme:

READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH

Get all the details here.

Celebrate Ramadan

Saturday, April 16 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Join us as we share the joy of the festive month of Ramadan. We'll share books, a short film, and finish with a craft to take home. For kids ages 5 to 12 and their families.

Also available via Zoom; join the event here at the scheduled time.

Co-sponsored by Islamic Family Services.

AT THE LIBRARY

Kids Book Discussion

Tuesday, April 12 from 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Ann Sexton Board Room

Emmy in the Key of Code by Aimee Lucido. As the child of highly musical parents, 12-year-old Emmy struggles with stage fright and feels out of place until she connects with a computer class and starts to learn coding. Grades 4 to 6. Registration required. Register.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 13 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. This program occurs during the school break week and is for families with children ages 18 months to 8 years. Registration required. No walk-ins. Register.

Algorithm and Blues

Wednesday, April 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

(postponed from an earlier date)

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Technology Center

Face masks required.

Computer algorithms have a tremendous yet invisible effect on our lives. What are they, how do they work, and how do they change the way we live? For adults and teens. Registration required. Register.

Outdoor Family Storytime

Thursday, April 14 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Preschoolers and caregivers are welcome to this drop-in program on the lawn. Please bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to the gathering. (Weather permitting.)

ONLINE/VIRTUAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Sing & Stomp

Monday, April 11 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. via Zoom

A song and dance party. Ages 18 months to 4 years. Registration required. Register. Zoom details will be provided to all registrants in the confirmation email.

South End Branch

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m. via SE Branch Instagram

Storytime for ages 18 months to 4 years. New content every week. Watch on the South End Branch Instagram at the scheduled time.

Holiday Hours

The library will be closed Sunday, April 17 for Easter.

ONGOING AT THE LIBRARY

Celebrate Bookmobile Month: Share Your Bookmobile Story - April 1 to 29

Visit us at the Bookmobile to get a free bookmark and help us decorate a banner to celebrate the Ferguson Library's traveling branch! Show your appreciation for our Bookmobile and tell us why it's special to you. Markers and stickers available onboard. Check the Bookmobile schedule for stops and times.

Earn Volunteer Hours by Reviewing Books

The Ferguson Library is offering volunteer hours to teens 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 or email ferglibraryyouth@gmail.com.

April Reading Challenge

Grab a Reading Challenge card, complete as many squares as possible, and earn raffle tickets to be entered into a prize drawing for a gift card. Return game card to Youth Services at any of our branches by April 30. Prize drawing May 2. No registration required.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Sing & Stomp

Mondays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. via Zoom

A song and dance party. Ages 18 months to 4 years. Registration required for each session.

Zoom details will be provided to all registrants in the confirmation email.

South End Branch

Budding Bookworms

Tuesdays, April 19 & 26 at 10:30 a.m. via SE Branch Instagram

Storytime for ages 18 months to 4 years. New content every week. Watch on the South End Branch Instagram at the scheduled time.

Family Storytime

Wednesdays, April 20 & 27 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 families with children ages 18 months to 4 years. Registration required. No walk-ins. Registration opens 6 days prior to each storytime program. Registration for the April 20 session opens April 14.

Book Bunch Club Discussion and Activity

Wednesday, April 20 from 4 to 5 p.m. via Zoom

Read Megabat by Anna Humphrey, and then join us for a discussion and activity. Please have blank paper, a writing utensil, crayons or markers, and scissors handy. Grades 2 to 5. Registration required. Register. Zoom details will be provided to all registrants in the confirmation email.

Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, April 20 from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom

Bring your imagination, paper and writing tools. We’ll work on different writing prompts, then share our work. Registration required for each session. Register. Zoom details will be provided to all registrants in the confirmation email.

Celebrating World Art Day

Virtual Tour and Conversation: North Carolina A&T University Art Collection University Galleries

Wednesday, April 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom

The University’s art collections have been called the Southeast’s largest repository on the history and culture of African American life in North Carolina. For adults and teens. Registration required. Register. Zoom details will be provided to all registrants in the confirmation email. [MORE INFO]

Sponsored by The Links, Incorporated, Fairfield County (CT) Chapter.

Outdoor Family Storytimes

Preschoolers and caregivers are welcome to this drop-in program on the lawn. Please bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to the gatherings. (Weather permitting.)

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

April 21 & 28

Harry Bennett Branch

Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

April 22 & 29

T-MAD Meeting

Thursday, April 21 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom

Library’s teen advisory program, where you can learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions, and make a difference in the community. Participation in T-MAD counts as, and will be documented as, volunteer work. Register. Zoom details will be provided to all registrants in the confirmation email.

Babytime

Fridays, April 22 & 29 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Give your baby a great start at this program featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more. For babies up to 18 months with an accompanying adult. Registration required. No walk-ins. Registration will open six days prior to each storytime session.

Family Program: Ukrainian Wreath Art Project

Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

First Floor Lobby

Show support for the Ukrainian people through art.

The wreath is a Ukrainian symbol for peace and innocence. The colors of the Ukrainian flag, blue over yellow, representing blue skies over golden wheat fields, will be used to create flowers for garlands to display and to take home. Instruction and supplies provided. All ages.

The Ukrainian Wreath Art Project is organized by Elena Kalman, AIA , an architect and public artist with a studio located in Stamford. She is originally from Kiev, Ukraine and the war has touched her on a deeply personal level.

Make Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

Tuesday, April 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. via Zoom

A Food Explorers baker will teach you how to make raspberry cheesecake brownies in your own kitchen. List of supplies and ingredients is on the registration page. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required. Register. Zoom details will be provided to all registrants in the confirmation email.

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