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Babytime

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

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.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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 sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Storytime Stomp

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families

Drop in and stomp around while enjoying stories, songs, and movement.

All ages.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in and stomp around while enjoying stories, songs, and movement.

All ages.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Books & Beasts

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Community, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families

Meet animals from your favorite books. From the Salamander Room to Charlotte’s Web, we’ll see creatures almost jump from the pages.

All ages. 

Registration required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families
Program Type: Community, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet animals from your favorite books. From the Salamander Room to Charlotte’s Web, we’ll see creatures almost jump from the pages.

All ages. 

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Read to a Therapy Dog

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration and appointment required; spots are limited.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration and appointment required; spots are limited.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Meet Stefanie Foster Brown, Author of My Heart Speaks Kriolu

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Families

Picture book author Stefanie Foster Brown will read from her new book, My Heart Speaks Kriolu, about the relationship between a young girl and her grandfather.

Book sale and signing will follow.

Ages 3 to 8.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Picture book author Stefanie Foster Brown will read from her new book, My Heart Speaks Kriolu, about the relationship between a young girl and her grandfather.

Book sale and signing will follow.

Ages 3 to 8.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Read to a Therapy Dog

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Practice your English language skills by reading to trained therapy dog, Winnie.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Grades 3 and higher.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your English language skills by reading to trained therapy dog, Winnie.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Grades 3 and higher.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

TMAD: Teen Volunteers

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Teens Making a Difference program, where you learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions, get free books and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as volunteer work.

Pizza and chips will be served.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens Making a Difference program, where you learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions, get free books and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as volunteer work.

Pizza and chips will be served.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Youth Astronomy Network Workshop

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations) at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8)

The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics presents an opportunity to learn more about robotic telescopes, astrophotography, image analysis, space exploration and science/STEM careers.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Community, Special Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics presents an opportunity to learn more about robotic telescopes, astrophotography, image analysis, space exploration and science/STEM careers.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration appreciated.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration appreciated.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Video Game Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Use our Nintendo Switch to game on the large screen in our auditorium.

Ages 10 and older.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Use our Nintendo Switch to game on the large screen in our auditorium.

Ages 10 and older.

This event is in the "Lafayette Pop-Up Library" group

Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families

A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy.

Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

Library Branch: Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Event Details:

A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy.

Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Kids Let's Talk

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

All levels welcome.

Grades 2 to 5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

All levels welcome.

Grades 2 to 5.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Sing & Stomp

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Drop in for a song and dance party featuring rhymes and great children's music.

Ages 18 months to 4 years.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for a song and dance party featuring rhymes and great children's music.

Ages 18 months to 4 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Sensory Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Families

An interactive and inclusive storytime that includes freedom of movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. 

Ages 3 to 6 with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration required

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

An interactive and inclusive storytime that includes freedom of movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. 

Ages 3 to 6 with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration required

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Color in 3D With Quiver

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group

Crafternoon: Recycled CD Pinecone Wreaths

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Use recycled CDs to create a pinecone wreath that you can hang with ribbon or a magnet.

Grades 3 to 8.

Registration required.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use recycled CDs to create a pinecone wreath that you can hang with ribbon or a magnet.

Grades 3 to 8.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Cookies & Coloring

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library-wide at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults

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.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Homework Help

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Homework help is here.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homework help is here.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Cuddlers & Crawlers

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and special books. Free play and tummy time afterwards.

This program is only for pre-walking babies 12 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and special books. Free play and tummy time afterwards.

This program is only for pre-walking babies 12 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

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.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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 sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group

Toddler Stay & Play

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books, build with blocks, and play with others. 

Ages 3 months to 3 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books, build with blocks, and play with others. 

Ages 3 months to 3 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Lafayette Pop-Up Library" group

Whimsical Wednesdays: Storytime & Craft

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families

Stories read-along and craft with Ms. Ibsen.

Ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver.

Library Branch: Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories read-along and craft with Ms. Ibsen.

Ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Bebés Bilingües

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

A Spanish-language storytime featuring picture books, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Registration appreciated.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Spanish-language storytime featuring picture books, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Registration appreciated.

Disclaimer(s)

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.