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Building Bonanza

Building Bonanza

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our Lego®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home. Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger m...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our Lego®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Cookies and Coloring

Cookies & Coloring

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Cookies and coloring supplies will be provided. Ages 10 and older. Registration required.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Cookies and coloring supplies will be provided.

Ages 10 and older.

Registration required.

Pop Stick Catapult

Maker Mania: Popsicle Stick Catapults

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Make a catapult using popsicle sticks, then test how far objects will fly using your creation. Supplies will be provided. Ages 8 to 14. Registration required.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Make a catapult using popsicle sticks, then test how far objects will fly using your creation. Supplies will be provided.

Ages 8 to 14.

Registration required.

Teen Art Club

Teen Art Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

A craft open house where you can create and explore or continue working on an existing art project. Supplies will be provided Snacks will be served. Grades 6 to 12.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

A craft open house where you can create and explore or continue working on an existing art project. Supplies will be provided

Snacks will be served.

Grades 6 to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Slime Making

Make Color-Changing Slime

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Let's get messy by making stretchy, squishy slime that changes color when it changes temperature, even when you warm the slime in your hands. Ages 7 to 16.  

Register
Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Let's get messy by making stretchy, squishy slime that changes color when it changes temperature, even when you warm the slime in your hands.

Ages 7 to 16.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Endangered Species

Nature Camp: Endangered Species

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Families
Event Details:

Explore the amazing diversity in the animal and plant kingdoms and examine what's needed to survive. We will also discuss what the terms threatened, endangered and extinct really m...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Families
Program Type: Community
Required
Event Details:

Explore the amazing diversity in the animal and plant kingdoms and examine what's needed to survive.

Chess for Kids

Chess Club

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman. Beginners welcome. Ages 7 and older. Registration required. Prese...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman.

Beginners welcome.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Stamford Pride

Youth Pride Cafe

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy board games, a crafting station, a Drag Storytime, tunes and delicious bites at this festive summer celebration.  Ages 10 and younger with families. Presented in p...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy board games, a crafting station, a Drag Storytime, tunes and delicious bites at this festive summer celebration. 

Ages 10 and younger with families.

Presented in partnership with Stamford Pride.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toastmasters Teens

Teen Workshop: Communication & Leadership

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Business & Careers, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

The Greater Stamford Toastmasters will lead a six-session Youth Leadership Workshop that will help teens develop effective communication and leadership skills so that they may beco...

Full
Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Business & Careers, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Required
Event Details:

The Greater Stamford Toastmasters will lead a six-session Youth Leadership Workshop that will help teens develop effective communication and leadership skills so that they may become tomorrow's leaders in business, industry and the community.&nbsp

Dune Part Two

Movie Mondays: Dune: Part Two

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lower Level Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Enjoy a showing of the 2024 science fiction epic Dune: Part Two, based on the classic novel Dune by Frank Herbert. Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking r...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Enjoy a showing of the 2024 science fiction epic Dune: Part Two, based on the classic novel Dune by Frank Herbert.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Building Bonanza

Building Bonanza

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our Lego®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home. Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger m...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our Lego®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Bottlecap Bugs

Crafternoon: Bug Magnets & Butterfly Pins

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Make creepy crawlies like bugs, butterflies and more using recycled materials. Supplies will be provided. Ages 8 to 14. Registration required.

Full
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Make creepy crawlies like bugs, butterflies and more using recycled materials. Supplies will be provided.

Ages 8 to 14.

Registration required.

Chess for Kids

Chess Club

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman. Beginners welcome. Ages 7 and older. Registration required. Presente...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman. Beginners welcome.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Read Therapy Dog Harper

Read to a Therapy Dog

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session. Ages 5 to 12. Registrat...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration and appointment required; spots are limited.

Coding Kids

Hour of Code

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Lectures & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Create your own interactive stories, games and animations while learning foundational concepts in computer science through block-based programming. Holly Phillips, a software en...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Create your own interactive stories, games and animations while learning foundational concepts in computer science through block-based programming.

Holly Phillips, a software engineer at Mediaocean, will be the guest facilitator.

Godzilla x Kong

Monday Movies: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Enjoy a showing of the 2024 hit sequel, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their v...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Enjoy a showing of the 2024 hit sequel, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their very existence and the survival of the human race.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Building Bonanza

Building Bonanza

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our Lego®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home. Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger m...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our Lego®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Rocket Ship Straw

Maker Mania: Rocket Ship Straw

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Create your own rocket ship and see how far it will fly. Supplies will be provided. Ages 8 to 14. Registration required.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Create your own rocket ship and see how far it will fly. Supplies will be provided.

Ages 8 to 14.

Registration required.

Teen Art Club

Teen Art Club

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

A craft open house where you can create and explore or continue working on an existing art project. Supplies will be provided Snacks will be served. Grades 6 to 12.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

A craft open house where you can create and explore or continue working on an existing art project. Supplies will be provided

Snacks will be served.

Grades 6 to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Slime Making

Make Color-Changing Slime

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Let's get messy by making stretchy, squishy slime that changes color when it changes temperature, even when you warm the slime in your hands. Ages 7 to 12. Registration requi...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Let's get messy by making stretchy, squishy slime that changes color when it changes temperature, even when you warm the slime in your hands.

Ages 7 to 12.

Registration required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Building Bonanza

Building Bonanza

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our Lego®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home. Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger m...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our Lego®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Ice Cream In a Bag

Maker Mania: Ice Cream In a Bag

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Make your own ice cream using a few simple ingredients, add some toppings and enjoy a tasty homemade treat. Ages 8 to 13. ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Make your own ice cream using a few simple ingredients, add some toppings and enjoy a tasty homemade treat.

Ages 8 to 13.

Registration required.

Make Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Make and swap friendship bracelets with your friends. Colorful strings and beads will be supplied. Ages 8 and older. Registration appreciated.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Make and swap friendship bracelets with your friends. Colorful strings and beads will be supplied.

Ages 8 and older.

Registration appreciated.

STEM Craft

Build a Buzzy Bug Bot

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Build circuits to create a battery-powered bug that buzzes and wiggles using an enrichment kit from the Connecticut Science Center that provides STEM-based summer learning fun. ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Build circuits to create a battery-powered bug that buzzes and wiggles using an enrichment kit from the Connecticut Science Center that provides STEM-based summer learning fun.

Ages 8 to 14.