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
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Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and special books. Free play and tummy time afterwards.
This program is for pre-walking babies 12 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver.
Registration required.
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.
A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities.
Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.
Registration required.
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.
An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books and play with others.
Ages 18 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.
Meet new people or reconnect with old friends while enjoying a fun game of Canasta for players who already know the basics; no formal teaching will be provided.
Unleash your creativity to craft a dog toy to donate to a local animal shelter or take home to your pup, then use chalk and pastels to explore the colorful art of David Hockney.
Grades 6 to 12
Disclaimer(s)
Friends-Sponsored
This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.
A Spanish-language storytime featuring picture books, rhymes and movement activities.
Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Registration appreciated.
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.
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All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker.
Also available via Zoom.