SUMMER LEARNING

Summer Learning Club Kickoff Events
Saturday, June 10
Visit these library locations to celebrate the launch of our 2023 Children’s Summer Learning Club.

Arts & Crafts Kickoff
From 12:30 to 2 p.m.
South End Branch
Sign up for the club while making a fun craft and enjoying an ice cream treat. All ages.
    
Help Us Decorate
From 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
First Floor New Materials Room
Drop in to create crafts we will use to decorate the library for summer. Ages 5 and older.

Sweet Games
From 1 to 2 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Check out what’s in store for our club while playing lawn games and enjoying free Kona ice treats, while supplies last. All ages.

PRIDE PROGRAM

Drag Storytime
Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
First Floor New Materials Room
Celebrate Pride Month and everything that makes you special at this interactive event featuring drag performers Tiki Malone, Destiny Harmony and Frankie C. All ages.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Outdoor Family Storytime
Tuesday, June 6 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.

Bennett Babies
Tuesday, June 6 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.
    
Spanish Story & Activity
(Cuentos y Actividades)
Thursday, June 8 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.
    
Cuentos y Cantos Bilingual Storytime
Friday, June 9 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
    
Teen Summer Volunteer Training
Saturday, June 3 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Monday, June 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Earn volunteer credit by helping children and teens join our Summer Learning Clubs and record their progress. One training session required. Stop by any library branch to fill out an application and sign up for one of three training sessions.

All volunteers must be 12 or older by June 10.

COMING UP

Teen Summer Learning Club Kickoff Event
Pinot's Palette Paint & Sip
Friday, June 16 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

Learn about plans for the club during an afternoon of painting and soda-sipping with our friends from Pinot's Palette. 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.

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 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.