Special Needs Center
Serving the information and access needs of Stamford families who have children with disabilities.
Resources of The Ferguson Library’s Special Needs Center
- Easy to understand informational books for parents (some in Spanish)
- Specialized magazines
- DVDs on disability-related topics
- Notices of nearby events and conferences
- Braille children’s books
- Specialized software to use at home
- Sensory Storytime preschool program
Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
28
2024
Sun
La Tertulia de Stamford Book Club/Club de Libro
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
28
2024
Sun
La Tertulia de Stamford Book Club/Club de Libro
1:30pm - 3:30pm
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Board Room
Purpose of Meeting
A gathering dedicated to reading and discussing books written by Latin American authors. Each month a book is chosen for its illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cultures that comprise Latin America.
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
Registration
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Story Circle
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.
Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.
Registration appreciated.
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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.
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
Registration
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
Library Branch:
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.
Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.
Registration required.
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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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
Registration
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:
Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. Applicants age 50 and older with 20 years of legal permanent residency or 55 a...
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
Knit & Needles Knitting Gathering
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.
All levels welcome.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
Open Game Night
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5),
Teens (grades 6-12),
Families,
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own game to play with others.
All ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
30
2024
Tue
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Apr
30
2024
Tue
Preschool Movie Matinee
10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics.
Ages 18 months to 5 years.
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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.
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
30
2024
Tue
Zumba Dance Party, a Mental Health & Wellness Series Program
11:00am - 12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Registration
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Apr
30
2024
Tue
Zumba Dance Party, a Mental Health & Wellness Series Program
11:00am - 12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Library Branch:
Harry Bennett Branch
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Dance yourself into fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!
Registration preferred.
Presented in partnership with the Network of the National Library of Medicine.
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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Apr
30
2024
Tue
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Apr
30
2024
Tue
Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry
11:00am - 1:00pm
South End Branch
Library Branch:
South End Branch
Room:
Library-wide
Age Group:
Families
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
Food shopping by appointment only, and is limited to one visit per month.
Please bring own reusable bags.
For more information, call 203 724-9111.
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