Teens

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 teens, 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

Summer Learning Club

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Events for Teens

Game Night at the Library

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:
An evening of fun and games. You can select a game from the library's game collection, bring your own game, or learn how to play the month's featured game, the award-winning Ticket to Ride. ...

Budgeting 101

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn everything you need to know about budgeting and cost cutting, including spending plans, long-term financial tools and strategies. For teens and adults. Registration required. ...

Teen Summer Learning Club Kickoff: Paint & Sip

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:
An afternoon of painting and soda-sipping with our friends from Pinot's Palette. Registration required. Drawing by Aarna Agrawal, winner of the 2023 Teen Art Contest. ...

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Friends-Sponsored

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

Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities (R.O.C.)

9:30am - 12:30pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:
Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities (R.O.C.) A free six-week enrichment program of workshops, preceded by an orientation and followed by a graduation, focusing on the arts, community building, life skills and mental health. This pro...

Make a Custom Button

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Make a statement with a custom button that expresses your sense of style. Create your own design or choose from materials provided by the library.   ...

Raising Chickens in Your Backyard

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
Master gardener and farmer, Mark Gostkiewics, will share what is needed to start and maintain a happy, healthy flock of chickens while using sustainable and organic practices. You'll learn about: Choosing the right number and breed of chicke...

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Digital Books for Teens

BiblioBoard

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Discover local books and stories from self-published authors, top indie e-books and so much more. Never experience a hold, checkout or lending limit.

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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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Kanopy

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Stream classic cinema, indie films, and top documentaries! You can watch up to 5 films per month.

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Resources for Teens

Tutor.com

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

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Access Science

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Access Science - Covering all major scientific disciplines and contnuously reviewed and updated, a collection of articles from McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology and McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology.

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Teens Health

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Teens Health is a resource for parents, kids, teens, and educators with facts on physical, emotional, and behavioral wellness.

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Teen Library Updates

Cradle to Career

Social Emotional Wellness Workshop

Learn how to support social emotional wellness for you and your children, along with supports available in the community.

Wednesday June 14th. 5th floor room, Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.

Dinner from 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Click Here to Register.

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Stamford Pride

Celebrate Pride Month with Stamford Pride

Stamford Pride partnered with several local organizations and small businesses to celebrate Pride Month through inclusive events that help bring support and visibility to the LGBTQ+ community in Stamford and Fairfield County. For a full listing of events, click here.

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