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
Crafternoon: Earth Day Bird Feeders
Celebrate the Earth using recycled materials to make your own bird feeder. Supplies will be provided.
Grades 3 to 8.
Registration required.
Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom
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Ferguson Library's Freedom to Read Committee presents: The ABCs of Book Banning Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Ferguson Library's Freedom to Read Committee presents: The ABCs of Book Banning Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Screening of the award-winning short documentary The ABCs of Book Banning, followed by a panel discussion with State Sen. Ceci Maher, State Rep.
Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners
Practice your conversational skills in a group.
Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom
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Cuddlers & Crawlers
Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and special books. Free play and tummy time afterwards.
This program is for pre-walking babies 12 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver.
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.
Family Storytime
A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities.
Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.
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.
Toddler Stay & Play
An interactive storytime with 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.
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.
Canasta Club
Meet new people or reconnect with old friends while enjoying a fun game of Canasta for players who already know the basics; no formal teaching will be provided.