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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Kids Book Lists
Summer Reading Lists

School Reading Lists

Digital Books for Kids

Hoopla Digital

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Download and stream ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, comic books, and TV shows. Hoopla Digital has put together a collection called Bonus Borrows that will not count against your monthly checkouts!

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Overdrive

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Check out ebooks and digital audiobooks on Overdrive. Think you have fines that you owe? Don't worry! All blocks for using Overdrive have been lifted for now!

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SimplyE

eGO Books. Research. Historical Documents. Go! A service of the CT State Library
SimplyE brings you a wide selection of eBooks and eAudio through the Connecticut State Library and the Ferguson Library.
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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

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We're Feeling Thankful!

November is here! The North American holiday of Thanksgiving is a harvest festival and celebration. In Youth Services, we want to hear what you are thankful for this year. Stop by the Children's Room at the Main Library and add your thoughts to our Thanksgiving box. 

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SPS

Stamford Public Schools Survey

The Stamford Public Schools has contracted with CMSi to conduct a Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Audit for Preschool through Grade 12. Parent feedback is an important part of the audit process. Please take a moment to complete the survey.
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Diwali craft

Celebrating Diwali!

Help us celebrate the Festival of Lights! Visit the library to pick up a template so you can design your own paper rangoli to decorate the library for Diwali. You can also check out some of our many books about the festival around the world. May your Diwali be free from darkness and abundant with light.

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