South End Branch

South End Branch collage showing patrons in the library and a storytime on the law with an exterior image of the building in the middle

Welcome to the South End Branch Library!

The South End Branch, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020, is located in the Lathon Wider Community Center in Stamford’s South End.

Find Us

Address:

34 Woodland Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
(Located in the Lathon Wilder Community Center]

Phone:

203-351-8280

Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Upcoming Events

Healing Drum Circle

6:00pm - 7:30pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:
A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism. Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

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...

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. ...

Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity

11:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
A Spanish-language experience featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy. Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver. ...

Evening of Music and Spoken Word with Richard “Cookie” Thomas

6:00pm - 8:00pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Concerts
Event Details:
Vocalist “Cookie” Thomas and his Trio will perform jazz classics to celebrate African-American Music Appreciation Month. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Location Information

The South End Branch, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020, is located in the Lathon Wider Community Center in Stamford’s South End, a fast-growing neighborhood that is currently undergoing tremendous change.

The South End Branch serves a diverse community, which includes many recent immigrants.  It has an eclectic, culturally diverse collection, including Spanish language, and French/Creole materials, self-help materials, popular reading and children’s books.

The branch offers many educational and recreational programs, including parent/child workshops, Homework Cafe, music and cultural programs and a long-running adult book discussion that focuses on African and African-American authors.

Southbound on I-95

Take I-95 to Exit 7. Continue straight to Atlantic Street. Turn left onto Atlantic Street, and continue until you reach Woodland Avenue. Turn left on Woodland Avenue. The library is 34 Woodland Avenue, housed in the CTE Building.

 

Northbound on I-95

Take I -95 to Exit 7. Continue straight until you get to Washington Blvd. Go thru traffic light, and take the next left onto Henry Street. Drive one block and turn right onto Atlantic Street. Go one block and turn left onto Woodland Avenue. The library is housed in the CTE Building.

The South End Branch has parking onsite.

Branch Telephone: 203-351-8280

Extensions:

  • Josephine Fulcher-Anderson, Supervisor: x8281