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Saturday, September 12

Friends Book Shop Sidewalk SalestorytimeFREE

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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Welcoming Week: Arts & EaseartFREE

Welcoming Week: Arts & Ease

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

Create your own bag charm. Supplies will be provided. All ages. This program is sponsored by the First County Bank Mental Health Grant.

All ages
Zumba Dance PartydanceFREE

Zumba Dance Party

Sat, Sep 12 · 12:15 PM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses! Bring your own water bottle. Teens and adults.

FamilyWeekly

Tuesday, September 15

Sing & StompmusicFREE

Sing & Stomp

Tue, Sep 15 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

Drop in for a song and dance party featuring rhymes and great children's music. Ages 18 months to 4 years.

Up to age 3Drop-in

Wednesday, September 16

Family StorytimestorytimeFREE

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

Friday, September 18

BabytimestorytimeFREE

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

Saturday, September 19

Zumba Dance PartydanceFREE

Zumba Dance Party

Sat, Sep 19 · 12:15 PM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses! Bring your own water bottle. Teens and adults.

FamilyWeekly

Sunday, September 20

Concert for Peace, a Hispanic Heritage Month ProgrammusicFREE

Concert for Peace, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program

Sun, Sep 20 · 2:00 PM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

Enjoy musical performances by singer Valentina Etchebest of Argentina, musician Clodomiro Falcón of Venezuela, singer-songwriter Jei Santander of Colombia, the INTEMPO Youth Choir and the musical ensemble featuring Ecuadorian composer, pianist, accordionist, arranger and orchestrator Paco Godoy, David Durrell on bass and Walter Custodio on percussion. This concert will be performed to honor the victims of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia. All ages. Refreshments will be served. Presented in partnership with En Vivo con Maricarmen, Stamford Arts & Culture Commission, the Mayor’s Multicultural Council, La Voz Hispana de Connecticut, Stamford's Committee for Peace and Ladi’s Beauty Salon with support from the International Alliance of VIP Chaplains and Miss Guatemala CT.

All ages

Tuesday, September 22

Sing & StompmusicFREE

Sing & Stomp

Tue, Sep 22 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

Drop in for a song and dance party featuring rhymes and great children's music. Ages 18 months to 4 years.

Up to age 3Drop-in

Wednesday, September 23

Family StorytimestorytimeFREE

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

Friday, September 25

BabytimestorytimeFREE

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

Saturday, September 26

Zumba Dance PartydanceFREE

Zumba Dance Party

Sat, Sep 26 · 12:15 PM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses! Bring your own water bottle. Teens and adults.

FamilyWeekly

Sunday, September 27

Hispanic Heritage Month CelebrationshowFREE

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Sun, Sep 27 · 2:00 PM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

A Spanish-language celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting performances that represent different Latin American artistic and folkloric traditions. All ages. Presented in partnership with Crisol Acuarela Arte y Cultura, Grupo Quetzal and Nosotras CT.

Ages 5–11

Tuesday, September 29

Sing & StompmusicFREE

Sing & Stomp

Tue, Sep 29 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

Drop in for a song and dance party featuring rhymes and great children's music. Ages 18 months to 4 years.

Up to age 3Drop-in

Wednesday, September 30

Family StorytimestorytimeFREE

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

Saturday, October 3

Cooking with Maria Marchetti, an Italian American Heritage Month ProgramcookingFREE

Cooking with Maria Marchetti, an Italian American Heritage Month Program

Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 AM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

Maria Marchetti, chef and owner of Columbus Park Trattoria in Stamford, will demonstrate how to prepare cavatelli using the library's mobile kitchen. Teens and adults. Registration required. Maria Marchetti is known for her restaurant’s homemade pasta, which she makes for Columbus Park as well as the Marchetti family’s two other restaurants, Osteria Applausi in Greenwich and Tarantino's in Westport. In addition to making all the pasta by hand, she does private parties in people’s homes and teaches cooking classes. Marchetti was born in Gravina, Puglia, in southern Italy, and has brought the flavors from her town to the U.S. along with a few simple rules she follows at the restaurants: Dishes must be made with simple and fresh ingredients, and all customers must be treated like family. Presented in partnership with UNICO National and Columbus Park Trattoria.

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Kids Play BeyblademovementFREE

Kids Play Beyblade

Sat, Oct 3 · 2:00 PM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

Learn about Beyblade, the competitive spinning top game that is popular in Japan. In Beyblade, players launch customizable tops called Beyblades into a stadium to knock out opponents, winning by points for outspinning others. For beginning and experienced players. Ages 6 to 11. Registration required. Presented in partnership with Northeast Beyblade Association.

Ages 5–11

Tuesday, October 6

Sing & StompmusicFREE

Sing & Stomp

Tue, Oct 6 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

Drop in for a song and dance party featuring rhymes and great children's music. Ages 18 months to 4 years.

Up to age 3Drop-in

Wednesday, October 7

Family StorytimestorytimeFREE

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

Thursday, October 8

Baby Social ClubFREE

Baby Social Club

Thu, Oct 8 · 10:30 AM

The Ferguson Library · Stamford

A chance for new parents to get to know one another. Snacks will be served. For parents and caregivers of children ages newborn to 5. Registration appreciated. Presented in partnership with Stamford Cradle 2 Career and Help for Kids.

Up to age 3

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Books & GigglesstorytimeFREE

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
Wiggles & Giggles Family StorytimestorytimeFREE

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
Wee Ones @ Weed StorytimestorytimeFREE

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
Mellow MondaysstorytimeFREE

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
Tiny TunesmusicFREE

Tiny Tunes

Tue, Sep 15 · 12:15 PM

The Ferguson Library — South End Branch · Stamford

Whether you're a crawler, walker or runner, bring your energy and moves to this music-based playgroup. Ages 4 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.

Up to age 3
Preschooler Puzzle ManiaFREE

Preschooler Puzzle Mania

Tue, Sep 15 · 2:30 PM

The Ferguson Library — Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch · Stamford

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to work together on floor puzzles of 24 to 48 pieces. Ages 2.5 to 5 years with an accompanying adult. Registration required.

Up to age 3
Cookies & ColoringcookingFREE

Cookies & Coloring

Tue, Sep 15 · 4:00 PM

The Ferguson Library — Harry Bennett Branch · Stamford

Enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Cookies will be served; supplies will be provided. Ages 5 and older. Registration required.

Ages 5–11
Tummy Time & Tales Infant StorytimestorytimeFREE

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