West Side Branch

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Welcome to the West Side Branch Library!

Our newest branch is open after school for children’s services. It is located at the Police Activities League Center, formerly the Chester Addison Community Center.

  • Sign up for a library card.
  • Borrow and return books.
  • Find a quiet place to do homework.
  • Use our computers and Wi-Fi.

Find Us

Address:

245 Selleck Street, Stamford, CT 06902
Located in the Police Activities League  (PAL) Center

Hours: 

Monday to Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Phone: 

(203) 351-8420

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

10:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Bilingual Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, songs and movement activities in English and Spanish.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Registration opens six days before storytime date.

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.

This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group

Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity

11:00am–12:00pm
South End Branch at Waterside
Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Event Details:

A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy.

Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Little Picassos Art Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to learn, paint, draw and get a little messy!

Each session, children will explore the work of a different artist and create their own masterpiece. 

Ages 2 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Fun With Poetry

2:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about acrostic poems, then work on writing your own. Please bring a notebook.  

Grades 3 and higher.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Location Information

The West Side Branch has parking on site.

Youth Services Department: 203 351-8242