September 20, 2005 -- Work is progressing on the Weed Branch renovation project. A new wing is being added behind the existing building. The branch should be ready to reopen by spring.

August 1, 2005 -- Construction is underway at the Weed Branch renovation project. Don’t forget the Bookmobile is parked at the Weed site during normal Weed hours.

Bright sunshine and cool breezes made May 13, 2005 a perfect day for the long-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony at the Weed Memorial Branch Library!

Among those present were distinguished members of the Ferguson Library Board (Chairperson Harry Romanowitz, Ernie Abate, Gladys Cohen, Bill Warrick) and Library staff, Springdale Neighborhood Association President Marilyn Trefry, the honorable Moira Lyons, former speaker of the Connecticut General Assembly, and state representative Donald Sherer, as well as architects from Perkins-Eastman and construction engineers from Encon Corp.

Pictured is Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy, wielding a shovel with the help of Gail Clear’s third grade students from Springdale School.

The picture represents the close relationship that already exists between the school, the Library, and the city.

The new, expanded Weed Branch will be dedicated to serving patrons of all ages, and as we develop activities and programs for children, it will become a popular, year-round education center.

Branch to Close May 7.
Bookmobile Service to Start Onsite May 9.

The Weed Branch renovation project is expected to get underway early this month. The Branch will close Saturday, May 7 and will remain closed while the work is in progress - between nine and twelve months. The contractor selected for the project is Encon Construction of Branford.

The Bookmobile will be at the Weed site during the hours the Branch is usually open: Mondays 2 – 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 11a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.