Kids

The Ferguson Library’s Youth Services Department is the library home for children from birth through the teen years and the parents, teachers, and professionals who care for them.

If you have a question about our services for children, you can get in touch by:

  • Submitting a question from our Contact Us page
  • Calling the Youth Information desk at 203-351-8242
  • Calling the Youth Reference desk at 203-351-8243
  • Using the "Chat with Us" button on our website

 


 

 


 

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Summer Learning Club 2025


The Kids and Teen Summer Learning Clubs, Level Up, begin June 14 and run through the summer.

Check out all the cool things you can do this summer at the library!

 


 

 Digital Books for Kids

Hoopla Digital

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Download and stream ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, comic books, and TV shows. You can checkout up to 10 items per month.

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Library Mobile App

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Your library, anytime, anywhere! Explore the Ferguson Library in a whole new way with our mobile app. Whether you're at home, on the go, or anywhere in between, our app ensures you have access to all the library's resources and services right at your fingertips. Download the Ferguson Library app today and experience a seamless, user-friendly interface designed to enhance your library experience.
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Overdrive

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Use Overdrive’s Libby app to download ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines right to your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy bestsellers and classics for adults, teens, and kids.

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The Palace Project

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Palace Project brings you a wide selection of eBooks and eAudio through the Connecticut State Library and the Ferguson Library.
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The Shelf

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The Shelf is a free digital platform offering a curated collection of Spanish-language cultural and entertainment content, accessible through the Ferguson Library. It features movies, series, performing arts, and educational children's content, available from any device.

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Resources for Kids

Tutor.com

Tutor.com

Tutor.com has live access to tutors, tutorials, study guides and more

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TumbleBooks

TumbleBook Library: e-books for kids

TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. Access this service with your Ferguson Library card.

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Scholastic Go!

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Scholastic GO! contains more than 115,000 articles covering every core-curriculum subject.

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Kid’s Library Updates

Something for Everyone at the Library’s Makerspace

Did you know you can borrow baking equipment, sewing machines, even a ukulele and acoustic guitar from the library? The Ferguson Library’s Makerspace also has a microscope and we’re adding a Cricut machine to our collection for those of you who enjoy DIY projects. You can check out all these items with your Ferguson Library card.

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