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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 here. For each review approved by a librarian, teens will receive one hour of volunteer credit.
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Forums to Address Long-Range Planning for Stamford School Facilities
The City of Stamford, in collaboration with Stamford Public Schools, is developing a master plan to address the current and future needs of Stamford's school campuses and facilities. As part of this process, a series of public forums will be held for community members to hear from experts about this plan. Each meeting will address specific themes; all will provide the same opening presentation and allow time for questions.
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Kindergarten Registration Is Open! La Inscripción Escolar Para Kindergarten Está Abierta!
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Youth Leadership Internships
Are you a Stamford public high school student interested in a one-year paid internship? Are you committed to the vision of a more positive school environment? Then you are a great fit for the Stamford Cradle to Career Youth Leadership. Here you can earn money, gain valuable experience and make a difference. No academic requirements or skills needed. Simply click here to apply before January 10.
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Parent Leadership Training Institute
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Decorate a Mitten!
We have a basket of mitten shapes in Youth Services at the Main library that you can decorate, practice writing your name, or tell us your Winter Wish for 2022. We will hang them up in the library for the winter season. Stop by when you visit us!
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Stamford Public Schools Survey
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Sparkler: Learn Through Play – Stamford Cradle to Career | United Way of Western CT
Get a FREE Developmental Screening App. Stamford is pleased to provide Sparkler, a free developmental screening application, available in English and Spanish, that promotes healthy early childhood development and helps you advocate for your child. With the help of Sparkler, parents and families have access to the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (a developmental screening), developmentally aligned play activities, parent forums, and early childhood coaches.
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Free Covid Vaccine Clinics
Get ready for back to school with vaccines, boosters and a flu shot! Click here for information on free Stamford Covid-19 vaccine clinics. Covid-19 vaccines are free, do not require ID or insurance, and no appointment needed! All locations have trained nurses to administer vaccines.
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Books For Summer Reading at the Friends Book Shop
Stop in and check out the Friends Book Shop, the only independent book store in Stamford, for some great summer reads! All books available are very gently used and at modest prices, with the proceeds going to support the library. There are two convenient locations at the Main Library and Harry Bennett branch, or shop online. Click here for more information.
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National Hop-a-Park Day! First Saturday in July
Did you know July 3, 2021 is National Hop-a-Park Day? Stamford has over 700 acres of parks and beaches around the city. What a perfect opportunity to get outside! Click here for a map of all the parks in the city and here for a list of things to do around Stamford. Tag us in your socials to share your adventures!
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June is National Zoo & Aquarium Month
June is a month for celebrating our animal friends! Connecticut has many wonderful ways to learn about nature.