Special Needs Center

Serving the information and access needs of Stamford families who have children with disabilities.

Resources

Click on the cover to view these Special Needs Center resources for you and your child with autism or sensory issues.

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

Babytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more. Ages 18 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime date...

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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.

Cuentos y Cantos Bilingual Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Storytime featuring interactive readings, songs and activities in English and Spanish for ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration required. Registration opens six days before each program date. Disfruten de cuen...

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.

Classic Movie Matinee: The Outsiders

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
In a small Oklahoma town in 1964, the rivalry between two gangs, the poor Greasers, who yearn for the life they see on the other side of town, and the rich Socs heats up when one gang member accidentally kills a member of the other. Here Francis F...

Friday Film Fest: Friday Night Lights

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Based on the true story of Odessa, Texas, a town that lives and dies by its high school football team, and how players, coaches and families cope with the pressures of winning at all costs. Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Lucas Black, Garrett Hedlund...

Bilingual Music, Movement & Stories, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Parents, Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Music & Concerts
Event Details:
Meet members of the community while listening to stories and grooving to Latin music. Ages 2 to 8 with families. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Zumba Dance Party, a Mental Health & Wellness Series Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Dance yourself into fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses! Registration required. Presented in partnership with the Network of the National Library of Medicine. ...

Decorate Cupcakes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Bring your imagination and your sweet tooth to this event, where you can decorate cupcakes however you like. Supplies, including cupcakes, will be provided.  Registration required for each program participant. Children must be accompanied ...

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.

Crisol Acuarela and Grupo Quetzal Celebration, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
A bilingual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration highlighting the social, economic and cultural contributions of Latinas to the Stamford community as well as performances that represent different Latin American artistic and folkloric traditions. Al...

Graphic Novel Book Discussion: Zita the Spacegirl

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:
Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke When Zita opens a portal to another world and her best friend is abducted, she sets out on a journey to rescue her. Copies of the book are available at the Harry Bennett Branch. Grades 4 to 6. Snacks will b...