Ferguson Library offers holiday programs for kids and teens in December

The Ferguson Library is hosting a wide range of programs for children and teens throughout December, with activities designed to promote literacy, creativity, and community engagement. All programs are generously supported by the Friends of the Ferguson Library. For more information, call 203-964-1000 or visit fergusonlibrary.org. To register, visit fergusonlibrary.org/events.

Families with young children can participate in the nationwide 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, which encourages reading aloud to develop early literacy skills and foster a lifelong love of books. The program is available at all Ferguson Library branches for children from birth to kindergarten.

Weekly storytimes are offered at multiple branches. Storytime with Sarah runs Mondays, Dec. 1, 8, and 15, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Harry Bennett Branch for children age 2 and younger. Wee Ones @ Weed is also held Mondays at the same time at the Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch for children age 3 and younger. Spanish-language programs such as Cuentos y Actividades and Bebés Bilingües are offered for children ages 1 to 4 and 2 and younger, respectively.

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The library also hosts English conversation groups, including Kids Let’s Talk for grades 2–5 and Teen Let’s Talk for grades 6–12, as well as interactive STEAM and arts programs. Programs include Color in 3D with Quiver at the West Side Branch for grades 5–12, Little Picassos Art Club at the Harry Bennett Branch for children ages 2 and older, and Curious Creators, a hands-on STEAM activity for children ages 3 and older.

Teen and young adult offerings include Dungeons & Dragons, Teen Sit & Stitch, and the Video Game Club. Several book clubs are scheduled, including a Sci-Fi Book Club on Dec. 10, a Silent Book Club, and an LGBTQ+ Social Book Club, all aimed at fostering reading and discussion among teens and adults.

Special holiday events include Gingerbread Storytime & Craft on Dec. 20, Stamford Celebrates Kwanzaa on Dec. 27, Building Bonanza on Dec. 30, and a Noon Year’s Eve: Glow-in-the-Dark Party on Dec. 31.

Programs are held at the Main Library (DiMattia Building), Harry Bennett Branch, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, and Lafayette Pop-Up Library, with registration required for many events. Activities are designed for a variety of ages, from infants to teens, and provide opportunities for learning, creativity, and community participation.

Events details

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, a nationwide challenge encouraging parents and caregivers to read aloud to children. Reading just one book a night can help children develop essential early literacy skills, close the vocabulary gap, and foster a lifelong love of reading. The program is available at all our branches to families with children from birth to kindergarten. For more, visit our Youth Services Information Desks.

Storytime with Sarah
Mondays, December 1, 8 & 15 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime
Mondays, December 1, 8 & 15 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 3 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Cuentos y Actividades
Mondays, December 1, 8 & 15 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Spanish-language story and activity with Ms. Ibsen. Ages 1 to 4.

Kids Let’s Talk
Mondays, December 1, 8, 16 & 22 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Practice your English conversational skills in a group. All levels welcome. Grades 2 to 5.

Teen Let’s Talk
Mondays, December 1, 8, 16 & 22 from 5 to 6 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Practice your English conversational skills in a group. All levels welcome. Grades 6 to 12.

Sing & Stomp
Tuesdays, December 2, 9 & 16 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
A song and dance party featuring rhymes and children’s music. Ages 18 months to 4 years.

Budding Bookworms
Tuesday, December 2 from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy listening to and discussing a longer story. Participants will create a craft to take home. Ages 3 to 5. Registration required.

Color in 3D with Quiver
Tuesdays, December 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 3 to 4 p.m.
West Side Branch
Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D. Grades 5 to 12. Registration required.

Homework Help
Tuesdays, December 2, 9 & 16 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
West Side Branch
One-on-one and group help with math, science, social studies and other subjects. Grades 1 to 8. Registration required.

Cuddlers & Crawlers Storytime
Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Songs, rhymes, bounces and a special book. Ages 12 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration appreciated.

Family Storytime
Wednesdays, December 3 & 10 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Saturday, December 13 from 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
A participatory storytime that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. For families with children ages 12 months to 4 years. Registration required.

Toddler Stay & Play
Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books and play with others. Ages 18 months to 3 years with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Whimsical Wednesdays
Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Stories and craft with Ms. Ibsen. Ages 2 to 5.

Bebés Bilingües
Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17 from 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Spanish-language “canticuentos,” picture books, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration appreciated.

Dungeons & Dragons
Main Library, DiMattia Building
An afternoon of adventure playing among fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits. Registration required.

Teen Edition
Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Ages 12 to 16.

YA Edition
Thursdays, December 4, 11 & 18 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Ages 16 to 18.

Get Your Game On!
Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.West Side Branch
Play chess, checkers, KerPlunk or Nintendo. All ages.

Teen Sit & Stitch
Wednesday, December 3, 10 & 17 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Stitch, knit, crochet, needlepoint or quilt. Knitting demos for beginners. Bring your own materials or use ours. Ages 12 and older. Registration required.

Children’s Authors
Meet Dr. Dale Atkins, Author of The Turquoise Butterfly
Wednesday, December 3 from 6 to 7
Harry Bennett Branch
Relationship expert and psychologist, Dr. Dale Atkins, will discuss her picture book, a multigenerational tale of a young girl and her grandmother, who together celebrate love and courage while learning to embrace life’s changes. Ages 3 to 9. Registration appreciated.

Meet Stefanie Foster Brown, Author of My Heart Speaks Kriolu
Saturday, December 6 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Picture book author Stefanie Foster Brown will read from her book, the story of a young girl’s relationship with her grandfather. Book sale and signing to follow. Ages 3 to 8.

Bilingual Storytime
Thursday, December 4 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
A bilingual experience with featuring stories, music, movement and crafts. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Preschool Movie Matinees
Thursdays, December 4, 11 & 18 from 3 to 3:30 p.m.
West Side Branch
Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics. Ages 18 months to 5 years. Snacks will be served. Registration appreciated.

LEGO® Table Time
Thursdays, December 4, 11 & 18 from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
West Side Branch
Design and build your own creations using our LEGO® collection. Ages 5 to 10.

Chess Club
Thursdays, December 4 & 18 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Learn how to play this popular game of strategy. Bring a friend or join on your own. Ages 5 and older. Registration required.
Presented in partnership with RedBandit Chess.

Babytime
Fridays, December 5 & 12 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Songs, rhymes, stories and more just for babies ages 18 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required.

Storytime Stomp
Fridays, December 5 & 12 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
A song and dance party featuring stories and rhymes. All ages.

Books & Beasts
Friday, December 5 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Get up close and personal with animals from your favorite books after enjoying a couple of great stories. All ages. Registration required.
Presented in partnership with the Stamford Museum & Nature Center.

Read to a Therapy Dog
Saturday, December 6
Practice your reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs. Registered families will be grouped together. Registration required.
From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch

Read to Zach. Ages 5 to 12.
From 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Read to Zach. Grades 3 and higher..

TMAD Meeting & Let’s Talk Collab
Sunday, December 7 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Teens Making a Difference program, where you learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions, get free books and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as volunteer work. Pizza and chips will be served. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.

Youth Astronomy Network Workshop
Sunday, December 7 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Final session in a weekly workshop about robotic telescopes, astrophotography, image analysis, space exploration and science/STEM careers. Ages 10 to 12. Registration required.
Presented in partnership with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Video Game Club
Monday, December 8 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Use our Nintendo Switch to game on the large screen in our auditorium. Ages 10 and older.

Sensory Storytime
Tuesday, December 9 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. Ages 3 to 6. Registration required.

Holiday Crafting
Crafternoon: Recycled CD Pinecone Wreaths
Tuesday, December 9 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Use old CDs to design a pinecone wreath that you can hang with a ribbon or a magnet. Grades 3 to 8. Registration required.

Gingerbread Storytime & Craft
Saturday, December 20 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Enjoy stories, craft a small paper gingerbread house and help decorate the library’s big gingerbread house. Supplies will be provided. Gingerbread cookies will be served. Ages 4 to 9. Registration required.

Cookies & Coloring
Tuesday, December 9 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Supplies will be provided. Ages 5 and older. Registration required.

Sci-Fi Book Club: Annihilation
Wednesday, December 10 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
In this first volume of the Southern Reach trilogy, a biologist joins an expedition into the mysterious Area X, where strange phenomena distort reality and erode the explorers’ sanity. Teens and adults. Registration required.

Baby Social Club
Thursday, December 11 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Meet new parents and caregivers of children ages newborn to 5 years. Registration appreciated.
Presented in partnership with Stamford Cradle to Career and Help for Kids.

Little Ones @ Lafayette (LOL)
Friday, December 12 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 3 and younger.

Little Picassos Art Club
Friday, December 12 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Learn, paint, draw and get a little messy! Each session you will explore the work of a different artist and create your own masterpiece. Ages 2 and older. Registration required.

My First Book Club
Saturday, December 13 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Newly independent and developing readers will work on vocabulary development, print and phonological awareness, and letter knowledge to build on skills needed to become lifelong learners. Grades K to 2. Registration required.

Silent Book Club
Saturday, December 13 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Read the book of your choice in the quiet company of others. Teens and adults. Registration required.

LGBTQ+ Social Book Club
Saturday, December 13 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome. Teens and adults. Registration required.
Presented in partnership with Stamford Pride.

Improv Comedy Jam
Saturday, December 13 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Learn the basics of improv through games and practice. Teens and adults. Registration appreciated.

LEGO® Play Day
Tuesday, December 16 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Design and build using LEGO® blocks. Take a photo of your masterpiece before you disassemble. Ages 5 to 12. Registration required.

Curious Creators
Friday, December 19 from 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
A hands-on STEAM adventure where young minds explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through exciting experiments and creative projects. Ages 3 and older. Registration required.

Stamford Celebrates Kwanzaa
Saturday, December 27 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard
Community celebration in observance of the principle of Kujichagulia (self-determination) featuring Mayor Caroline Simmons and guest speaker Rev. Tamesha Mills of the Bethel A.M.E. Church of Samford. Activities include drumming, dancing and poetry readings and speakers. All ages.
Presented in partnership with the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, the City of Stamford and the Stamford Kwanzaa Association.

Building Bonanza
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Tuesday, December 30 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our LEGO®, Keva plank and magnetic tile collections. Creations cannot be taken home. Ages 5 and older.

Noon Year’s Eve: Glow-in-the-Dark Party
Wednesday, December 31 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Bring the whole family to ring in the new year while it is still light out. Ages 3 to 10. Registration required.

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