Storytime Classes for Kids in Stamford, NYC

24 upcoming · 5 local studios

Stamford's storytime calendar is built almost entirely around The Ferguson Library, whose five branches account for all 28 upcoming sessions. Programs skew to the youngest listeners, with most events designated for ages 0–36 months — Wee Ones at the Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, Tummy Time & Tales at Harry Bennett, and Books & Giggles at the South End Branch among them. Every listing is free, so branch and time of day are the only real variables; filter by age band or venue below to find the closest fit.

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Budding Bookworms

Tue, Oct 27 · 2:30 PM

The Ferguson Library — Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch · Stamford

Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy longer stories and a book discussion. We will focus on developing an understanding of story format and fostering a continued love of reading. Crafts will be related to the theme and will promote following directions and fine motor skills. Simple craft projects will be paired with the theme of the stories. Ages 3 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Ages 3–5

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Waterside Book Squad

Tue, Oct 27 · 4:45 PM

The Ferguson Library — Waterside Branch at the PAL Center · Stamford

Book club discussion, craft and treat. All books are available at the Waterside Branch. Books to be discussed are: October 2026: The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street by Lindsay Currie November 2026: We're Not From Here by Geoff Rodkey January 2027: Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt March 2027: From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks April 2027: Quicksand Pond by Janet Taylor Lisle May 2027: Book Discussion Gumbo Ages 8 to 12. Registration required.

Ages 8–12

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Family Storytime

Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

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. Registration opens six days before storytime date.

Ages 18 mo–5 yr

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Tummy Time & Tales Infant Storytime

Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library — Harry Bennett Branch · Stamford

Infant lapsit storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and special books. Free play and tummy time afterwards. For pre-walking babies 12 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Ages 0–12 mo

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Babytime

Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more. Ages 18 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime date.

Ages 0–18 mo

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Books & Giggles

Mon, Nov 2 · 10:15 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 4 and younger. Registration required. Families register for the month. Registration opens 6 days before first event date.

Up to age 4

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Books & Giggles

Mon, Nov 2 · 11:15 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 4 and younger. Registration required. Families register for the month. Registration opens 6 days before first event date.

Up to age 4

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Mellow Mondays

Mon, Nov 2 · 3:30 PM

The Ferguson Library — Waterside Branch at the PAL Center · Stamford

Start the week with stress-reducing activities like reading, arts, crafts and building projects. Supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks will be served. All ages.

All ages

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Play & Read: Juega y Lee

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:15 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A joyful bilingual storytime with books, songs, dance and play. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 4 and younger. Registration required. Families register for the entire month. Registration opens 6 days before first date of series.

Up to age 4

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Play & Read: Juega y Lee

Thu, Nov 5 · 11:15 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A joyful bilingual storytime with books, songs, dance and play. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 4 and younger. Registration required; families may register for the entire month. Registration opens six days before first date of series.

Up to age 4

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Paws, Pages & Treats

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

Have a paws-itively fun time with us while you read your favorite stories to a friendly dog, enjoy some cuddles and feed them some treats. You will also enjoy a snack as you create a fun craft to take home. All ages.

All ages

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Book Donation Day

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

The Ferguson Library — Harry Bennett Branch · Stamford

Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop. Please bring no more than two boxes of bags of books, CDs or DVDs. Donations can also be accepted at the Main Library any time during library hours.

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Books & Giggles

Mon, Nov 9 · 10:15 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 4 and younger. Registration required. Families register for the month. Registration opens 6 days before first event date.

Up to age 4

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Wiggles & Giggles Family Storytime

Mon, Nov 9 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library — Harry Bennett Branch · Stamford

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities. Open play afterwards. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration appreciated.

Up to age 2Weekly

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Books & Giggles

Mon, Nov 9 · 11:15 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 4 and younger. Registration required. Families register for the month. Registration opens 6 days before first event date.

Up to age 4

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storytimeFREE

Mellow Mondays

Mon, Nov 9 · 3:30 PM

The Ferguson Library — Waterside Branch at the PAL Center · Stamford

Start the week with stress-reducing activities like reading, arts, crafts and building projects. Supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks will be served. All ages.

All ages

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storytimeFREE

Tummy Time & Tales Infant Storytime

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library — Harry Bennett Branch · Stamford

Infant lapsit storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and special books. Free play and tummy time afterwards. For pre-walking babies 12 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Ages 0–12 mo

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Play & Read: Juega y Lee

Thu, Nov 12 · 10:15 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A joyful bilingual storytime with books, songs, dance and play. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 4 and younger. Registration required. Families register for the entire month. Registration opens 6 days before first date of series.

Up to age 4

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storytimeFREE

Play & Read: Juega y Lee

Thu, Nov 12 · 11:15 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A joyful bilingual storytime with books, songs, dance and play. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 4 and younger. Registration required; families may register for the entire month. Registration opens six days before first date of series.

Up to age 4

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storytimeFREE

Space Story Time

Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library — Harry Bennett Branch · Stamford

An out of this world Space Story Time, where we will share some of our favorite stories about the universe and beyond. Ages 6 and younger. Registration appreciated. Presented in partnership with the Stamford Museum & Nature Center.

Up to age 6

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Books & Giggles

Mon, Nov 16 · 10:15 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 4 and younger. Registration required. Families register for the month. Registration opens 6 days before first event date.

Up to age 4

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storytimeFREE

Wiggles & Giggles Family Storytime

Mon, Nov 16 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library — Harry Bennett Branch · Stamford

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities. Open play afterwards. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration appreciated.

Up to age 2Weekly

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storytimeFREE

Books & Giggles

Mon, Nov 16 · 11:15 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 4 and younger. Registration required. Families register for the month. Registration opens 6 days before first event date.

Up to age 4

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storytimeFREE

Mellow Mondays

Mon, Nov 16 · 3:30 PM

The Ferguson Library — Waterside Branch at the PAL Center · Stamford

Start the week with stress-reducing activities like reading, arts, crafts and building projects. Supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks will be served. All ages.

All ages