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

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Events for Teens

Book Donation Day

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
Donation Day at the Harry Bennett Branch! Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop. ...

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Friends-Sponsored

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

Open Game Night

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own game to play with others. All ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult. ...

Meet Harrison, Stamford Health's Therapy Dog

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Dr. Kathie Nurena will introduce Harrison, Stamford Health's first-ever facility therapy dog. They will demonstrate behaviors he has been trained to perform as part of animal-assisted therapy. To ensure that audience members and Harrison have a sa...

Teen Craft Series: LED Cards

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to create a homemade LED Card for any occasion, a birthday, a special event or the holidays.  Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.   ...

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Friends-Sponsored

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

Family Holiday Movie: The Polar Express

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Families
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Dress in your coziest pajamas and enjoy steaming hot chocolate while watching the holiday classic, The Polar Express. When a doubting boy takes a magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that...

Panel Discussion: The Truth About Puppy Mills

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
A panel of experts will share what you need to know about puppy mills, inhumane commercial dog breeding facilities that over-breed mother dogs and sell their puppies for profit with little regard for their health and well-being. They will also discus...

Digital Books for Teens

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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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!

Use the Libby app to find and download ebooks and audiobooks right to your smartphones and tablets.

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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

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.

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.

Teen Library Updates

Stamford Kindness Project

Join The Stamford Kindness Project

Be part of the Stamford Kindness Project, a movement created by the City of Stamford that aims to spread love, positivity and kindness in our community and beyond through considerate and selfless acts. The campaign runs through December 25.

Here are ideas to get started: Stop by any branch of the Ferguson Library to design a thank-you card for your teacher or create and post an encouraging message. Leave a bottle of water for your postal courier. Pay for someone's coffee. Compliment a colleague. Hold open an elevator door. Volunteer. The sky is the limit.

 

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