West Side Branch

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Welcome to the West Side Branch Library!

Our newest branch is open after school for children’s services. It is located at the Police Activities League Center, formerly the Chester Addison Community Center.

  • Sign up for a library card.
  • Borrow and return books.
  • Find a quiet place to do homework.
  • Use our computers and Wi-Fi.

Find Us

Address:

245 Selleck Street, Stamford, CT 06902
Located in the Police Activities League  (PAL) Center

Hours: 

Monday to Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Phone: 

(203) 351-8420

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Knit & Needles: Knitting Gathering

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.

Registration appreciated.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Coloring & Conversation

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Cinco de Mayo Storytime and Craft

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with stories, songs and a craft. Snacks will be served.

Grades K to 5.

Registration appreciated.

This event is in the "Outreach" group.
Offsite Event
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.

Ages 18 months to 4 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.

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 at Waterside" group.

Waterside Whimsy: Tales & Tunes

10:30am - 11:15am
South End Branch at Waterside
Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Board book read-along, music and movement.

Ages 6 months to 5 with an accompanying caregiver.

Location Information

The West Side Branch has parking on site.

Youth Services Department: 203 351-8242