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(203) 351-8291
115 Vine Road
Stamford, CT 06905
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(203) 351-8285
1143 Hope Street
Stamford, CT 06907
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(203) 351-8280
34 Woodland Avenue
(inside Lathon Wider Community Center)
Stamford, CT 06902
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Calling All Teens: Become a Summer Volunteer

Teens can earn volunteer credit by helping kids and teens sign up for the Summer Learning Clubs, report their reading progress, and assist with special projects and activities. Stop by any branch to submit a required application, which can be found here.

One training session must be completed to volunteer; these will be held June 3 from 2 to 4 p.m., June 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. All volunteers must be 12 years old or older by June 10.

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Book Donation Days at the Harry Bennett Branch

Book donations will again be accepted at the Harry Bennett Branch the first Saturday of every month starting June 3. All are welcome to bring their gently used books to the auditorium from 12 to 3 p.m. Mark your calendars: Future donation days include July 1, September 2, October 7, November 4 and December 2. For donation guidelines, click here.

Donations are welcome any time during library hours at the Main Library Book Shop.

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Stamford Public Education Foundation Presents Summer Start

Registration is now open for the Stamford Public Education Foundation Summer Start program for children entering Kindergarten at Stamford Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year. Summer Start is a free, five-week, half-day program for students who have not had a complete pre-K experience during the 2022-2023 school year. To register, and for more information, click here.

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New Books: Fiction

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Jun 5 2023 Mon

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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Jun 5 2023 Mon

Bookmobile Stops

All Day
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
9:30 to 10:30: Bright Horizons, 778 Long Ridge Road 11 to 12: Scalzi Park, 97 Bridge Street 12:30 to 1:30: Staff Break 2 to 3:30: Chesterfield, 2284 Bedford Street 4 to 5:15: Building One Community, 417 Shippan Avenue   ...
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jun 5 2023 Mon

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch Book Discussion via Zoom: Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor

11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jun 5 2023 Mon

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch Book Discussion via Zoom: Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor

11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor In this atmospheric historical novel with echoes of Big Little Lies, told in three women’s alternating voices, the author reimagines and expands on the literary classic The Great Gatsby. When Jay Ga...
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun 5 2023 Mon

Knit & Needles Knitting Gathering

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun 5 2023 Mon

Knit & Needles Knitting Gathering

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. All levels welcome. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun 5 2023 Mon

Teen Summer Volunteer Training

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun 5 2023 Mon

Teen Summer Volunteer Training

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
Teen summer volunteering is back. Earn volunteer credit by helping children and teens join the Summer Learning Clubs and report their reading progress. One training session required to volunteer. Stop by the library to fill out a required applicat...
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun 6 2023 Tue

Bennett Babies

10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jun 6 2023 Tue

Bennett Babies

10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies up to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Siblings welcome. Registration required. Registration opens six days before each program date.   ...

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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.

This event is in the "Outreach" group.
Jun 6 2023 Tue

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
This event is in the "Outreach" group.
Jun 6 2023 Tue

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:
Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets. Families with children 18 months to 4 years are welcome. This program is held weather permitting. ...

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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.

This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Jun 6 2023 Tue

Tech Tips for Older Adults

11:00am - 12:15pm
South End Branch
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Jun 6 2023 Tue

Tech Tips for Older Adults

11:00am - 12:15pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: Second Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:
In these free weekly classes for older adults, our experienced bilingual (English and Spanish) team will teach you how to get the most out of your smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices. Starting with the basics--the off/on switch, volume...
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Jun 6 2023 Tue

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

11:00am - 1:00pm
South End Branch
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Jun 6 2023 Tue

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

11:00am - 1:00pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Community
Event Details:
Distribution at the South End Branch has been reinstated. Food shopping by appointment only, and is limited to one visit per month. Please bring own reusable bags. Face masks required. For more information, call 203 724-9111. ...
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jun 6 2023 Tue

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jun 6 2023 Tue

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:
New students will be assigned to a group. Click here to join the evaluation. Meeting ID: 874 8760 8887 Password: 602065 Use the same login each week. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun 6 2023 Tue

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jun 6 2023 Tue

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...
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