Storytime Classes for Toddlers in Stamford, NYC

28 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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Friends Book Shop Sidewalk Sale

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

Stop by the Friends Book Shop’s sidewalk pop-up shop during the Arts & Crafts on Bedford street fair. We’ll be selling books about art, cooking, crafts & hobbies, fashion, photography, music and more, along with DVD box sets and vinyl, plus puzzles and children’s books—all in gift-worthy condition at 50 to 75% off original retail prices. Cash, checks, Apple Pay and credit/debit cards are all accepted. All proceeds benefit the Ferguson Library’s programs and services.

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Books & Giggles

Mon, Sep 14 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A cozy play group and storytime with movement and fun activities that spark the imagination. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Ages 4 and younger. Siblings welcome. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime date.

Up to age 3

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Wiggles & Giggles Family Storytime

Mon, Sep 14 · 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 3Weekly

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Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Mon, Sep 14 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library — Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch · Stamford

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities. One adult per child, please. Parking lot fills to capacity early, but extra parking is available in surrounding neighborhood and at Springdale School during holidays and weekends. Ages 3 and younger. Registration required.

Up to age 3

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Mellow Mondays

Mon, Sep 14 · 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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Tummy Time & Tales Infant Storytime

Wed, Sep 16 · 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.

Up to age 3

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Family Storytime

Wed, Sep 16 · 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.

Up to age 3

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Play & Read

Thu, Sep 17 · 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. Siblings welcome. Ages 4 and younger. Registration required. Registration opens 6 days before event date

Up to age 3

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Babytime

Fri, Sep 18 · 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.

Up to age 3

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Wiggles & Giggles Family Storytime

Mon, Sep 21 · 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 3Weekly

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Books & Giggles

Mon, Sep 21 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A cozy play group and storytime with movement and fun activities that spark the imagination. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Ages 4 and younger. Siblings welcome. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime date.

Up to age 3

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storytimeFREE

Mellow Mondays

Mon, Sep 21 · 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

Budding Bookworms Storytime & Craft

Tue, Sep 22 · 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.

Up to age 3

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Tummy Time & Tales Infant Storytime

Wed, Sep 23 · 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.

Up to age 3

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storytimeFREE

Family Storytime

Wed, Sep 23 · 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.

Up to age 3

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storytimeFREE

Play & Read

Thu, Sep 24 · 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. Siblings welcome. Ages 4 and younger. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime date.

Up to age 3

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storytimeFREE

Babytime

Fri, Sep 25 · 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.

Up to age 3

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storytimeFREE

Wiggles & Giggles Family Storytime

Mon, Sep 28 · 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 3Weekly

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storytimeFREE

Books & Giggles

Mon, Sep 28 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A cozy play group and storytime with movement and fun activities that spark the imagination. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Ages 4 and younger. Siblings welcome. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime date.

Up to age 3

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storytimeFREE

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Mon, Sep 28 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library — Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch · Stamford

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities. One adult per child, please. Parking lot fills to capacity early, but extra parking is available in surrounding neighborhood and at Springdale School during holidays and weekends. Ages 3 and younger. Registration required.

Up to age 3

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storytimeFREE

Mellow Mondays

Mon, Sep 28 · 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, Sep 30 · 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.

Up to age 3

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storytimeFREE

Family Storytime

Wed, Sep 30 · 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.

Up to age 3

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storytimeFREE

Book Donation Day

Sat, Oct 3 · 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, Oct 5 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

A cozy play group and storytime with movement and fun activities that spark the imagination. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Ages 4 and younger. Siblings welcome. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime date.

Up to age 3

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storytimeFREE

Mellow Mondays

Mon, Oct 5 · 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

Picture Perfect Book Club: Dear Earth...From Your Friends in Room 5

Tue, Oct 6 · 4:00 PM

The Ferguson Library — Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch · Stamford

Read and discuss the picture book Dear Earth...From Your Friends in Room 5 by Erin Dealey while enjoying a themed snack with friends. Grades 3 to 5. Registration required.

Ages 5–11

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Family Storytime

Wed, Oct 7 · 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.

Up to age 3