Special Needs Center
Serving the information and access needs of Stamford families who have children with disabilities.
Resources of The Ferguson Library’s Special Needs Center
- Easy to understand informational books for parents (some in Spanish)
- Specialized magazines
- DVDs on disability-related topics
- Notices of nearby events and conferences
- Braille children’s books
- Specialized software to use at home
- Sensory Storytime preschool program
Upcoming Events
Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman. Beginners welcome.
Ages 7 and older.
Registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
Bilingual Storytime
A bilingual experience with Miss Ibsen featuring stories, music, movement and crafts.
Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.
Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini
Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles.
Bring your fur babies to socialize with other pet parents and their dogs.
One dog per person; friendly dogs only. All dogs must remain on leash.
All ages.
Registration required
Tech Tips for Older Adults
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.
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.
Join us for our very own chapter of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world who gather in person and online to read together in quiet camaraderie.
Enjoy an interactive outdoor storytime on the lawn with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Bring a blanket to sit on.
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.
Saturday Matinee: Jaws
An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they're going to battle the bloodthirsty beast.