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Sing Along with Dr. EvMonday, March 5 at 1 p.m.ML, Third FloorAuditoriumMusic-making and movement with Dr. Ev. 5 andunder with an adult.

Soundwaters Program Monday, March 5 at 4:15 p.m. at HBGet up close and personal with live animals thatcall Long Island Sound home. Grades K and up.RR. Register online at fergusonlibrary.org/event/.

Storytime YogaThursday, March 8 at 10 a.m. at WMHA fun story and yoga class for kids. Ages 18months to 3 years. RR. Call 203 351-8287.

Picture Us Reading Book ClubThursdays at 4 p.m. at SERead aloud and discuss. Ages 7 and up.March 8 – Viva Frida by Yuyi MoralesMarch 29 – My Garden by Kevin Henkes

ArtsKids: InteractivePerformance Workshop – DANCESaturday, March 10 from10 to 11:30 a.m.Palace Theatre,61 Atlantic StreetHip hop/jazz funk with

teaching artist Dina Giordano. Grades 2 to 4. RR.Call 203 351-8242. ArtsKids is generously under-written by The Palace Theatre.

March Madness StorycraftSaturday, March 10 at 11 a.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumListen to sports stories and make a basketball netyou can take home. Come dressed in your favoriteteam’s colors if you like. Ages 3½ to 8. Familieswelcome.

Family Art DaySaturday, March 10 at 3:30 p.m. at WMHCreate a unique piece of art. Ages 3 and up andtheir families.

Calm: Mindfulness for KidsMondays, March 12, 19 & 26 at 4:30 p.m. at HBA mindfulness program for kids to come and takea breath and create. Grades 1 to 5.

Book Bunch ClubWednesday, March 14 at 4:15 p.m.ML, Lower Level Program RoomRead The Chicken Squad by Doreen Cronin, then joinus for a fun discussion and related activities. Refresh-ments. Grades 2 and 3. RR. Call 203 351-8242.

Graphic Novel Book DiscussionThursday, March 15 at 5 p.m. at WMHThe Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag. Grades 3to 6. Snacks. RR. Call 203 351-8287, then drop into pick up a copy of the book.

Fort StorytimeWednesday, March 21 from 6:30 to 7 p.m.at HBStorytime for families with children 5 and under.Feel free to bring blankets and a flashlight.

Bookends Book GroupThursday, March 22 at 4:15 p.m. at HBBook group for 1st and 2nd graders. Snacks.

Altered Books Arts & CraftsThursday, March 22 at 4 p.m. at WMHWe'll talk about how books can be repurposedand make a literary craft. Grades 2 to 5. RR. Call 203 351-8287.

Fun with Fine Art for Kids Saturday, March 24 from 10:30 a.m. to noonML, Lower Level Program RoomInspired by the art of Honore Daumier, we will be making portraits out of clay. Led by Laura McGowan, former Education Coordinator at theMorgan Library & Museum. Ages 7 to 10. RR. Call 203 351-8242.

Kids’ Book Discussion Tuesday, March 27 at 7 p.m.ML, Lower Level Program RoomRatscalibur by Josh Lieb. 2018 Nutmeg Nominee.Refreshments and gift books. Grades 3 and up.RR. To register, call 203 351-8242, then pick up acopy of the book.

Crafternoon Wednesday, March 28 from 4:15 to 5 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumA story and an art project. Grades K to 3.

Children’s Storytimes

Teens

ML Main Library, DiMattia BuildingHB Harry Bennett BranchSE South End BranchWMH Weed Memorial & Hollander BranchRR Registration Required

• No storytime programs are held whenStamford schools are closed or delayed.

• All March storytimes are DROP-IN PROGRAMS.

• Registration for Session Two Storytimesbegins on April 2.

Baby TimeGive your baby a great start at this program featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes,board books and more. For pre-walking babieswith an adult.ML – Fridays at 10:15 a.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23 HB – Fridays at 11:15 a.m.March 2, 9, 16, 23 WMH – Mondays at 11:15 a.m.March 5, 19

Budding BookwormsBooks, songs and more at this participatory story-time. For ages 18 months to 4 years with adult.SE – Tuesdays at 10 a.m.March 6, 13, 20, 27

Family StorytimeThe whole family can drop in for this weekendstorytime. For families with children ages 5 andunder.Saturday, March 3 at noon at HB

Sing & StompA song and dance party! Walking toddlers up to 3years with adult.ML – Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.March 7, 14, 21, 28HB – Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.March 7, 14, 21, 28

Step AheadA preschool program with stories, music andmovement using puppets, flannel boards andvideos. For ages 3 to 5. Groups must call ahead toreserve a space.ML – Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.March 7, 14, 21, 28 HB – Fridays at 3:30 p.m.March 2, 9, 16, 23

Toddler TimeA participatory storytime for a wider age-range of toddlers that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. For walking babies up to age 3 with an adult.ML – Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.March 6, 13, 20, 27 and Saturday, March 3at 10:30 a.m. HB – Mondays at 10:15 a.m.March 5, 12, 19, 26 WMH – Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.March 6, 13, 20, 27

Deadline for the 2018 Teen Art Contest isMarch 5. The theme is Libraries Rock!

T-MAD Wednesday, March 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. ML, Third Floor AuditoriumLibrary’s teen advisory program. Grades 6 to 12.New participants welcome. Call 203 351-8245.

Robotics and CodingSaturday, March 10 from 3 to 4:45 p.m.ML, Lower Level Program RoomBuild an EV3 Mindstorm robot and learn to dosome basic coding. Led by members of FairfieldCounty’s Happy Coding Club. Grades 6 to 9. RR. Space is limited. Call 203 351-8245.

Teen Book DiscussionTuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m.ML, Lower Level Program RoomLegend by Marie Lu. Grades 6 to 12.

Songs and Stories of the Scottish SeasSaturday, March 17 at 2 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumThe British Isles set the stage for an afternoon of traditional tales and music. Storyteller SarahWalker is joined by piper and singer Peter Walkerfor an engaging program featuring mermaids,Selkies, and mystical creatures. Gaelic song,Highland bagpipes, harps, and other historical instruments illuminate the rich maritime folkloreof Scotland and beyond. Ages 6 and up.

Family Program

All our programs are generously supported by the Friends of The Ferguson Library.

Visit the Youth Services page on our website for

homework help and resources.

For all branch locations, visit fergusonlibrary.org

The Ferguson Library Youth ServicesMarch 2018 Programs

The Ferguson Library Youth Services March 2018 ProgramsSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

All programs are drop-in unless indicated otherwise.

ML Main Library, DiMattia Building 203 351-8242HBB Harry Bennett 203 351-8294 SE South End 203 351-8283WMH Weed Memorial & Hollander 203 351-8287RR Registration Required

March 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 20, 21, 22, 27, 29from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at SE

Homework help, arts & crafts, computer research, educational games, and pleasurereading. Ages 7 to 12.

Homework CaféOPEN HOURS ML Lower Level Makerspace Tuesdays, 3 to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 4 to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 3 to 5 p.m.

Learn, play and discover with cutting edge technology in our M.A.C.H. Room.

MakerspaceHomework Café, ages 7 to 12, 3:30 pm SE Baby Time, pre-walking babies with an

adult, 10:15 am ML

Step Ahead, ages 3 to 5, 3:30 pm HB

Baby Time, pre-walking babies with anadult, 10:15 am HB

Toddler Time, ages up to age 3 with anadult, 10:30 a.m. ML

Family Storytime, age 5 and under, 12 pmHB

Baby Time, pre-walking babies with anadult, 10:15 am ML



ArtsKids: Dance: Hip Hop/Jazz Funk, grades2 to 4, 10 a.m. PALACE THEATRE RR

March Madness Storycraft, ages 3½ to 8,11 am ML

Robotics & Coding, grades 6 to 9, 3:30 pmML RR

Family Art Day, ages 3 and up and theirfamilies, 3:30 pm WMH


Toddler Time, ages up to age 3 with anadult, 10:15 a.m. WMH

Homework Café, ages 7 to 12, 3:30 pm SE

Sing and Stomp, walking toddlers up to 3years with an adult, 10:15 am HB

Sing and Stomp, walking toddlers up to 3years with an adult, 10:15 am ML

Step Ahead, ages 3 to 5, 11:15 am ML

Book Bunch Club, The Chicken Squadby Doreen Cronin, grades 2 and 3, 4:15 pmML RR

Graphic Novel Book Discussion, TheWitch Boy by Molly Knox Otertag, grades 3 to6, 5 pm WMH RR




Songs and Stories of the Scottish Seas, all ages, 2 pm ML

Toddler Time, ages up to age 3 with anadult, 10:15 a.m. HB

Baby Time, pre-walking babies with anadult, 11:15 am WMH

Calm: Mindfulness for Kids, grades 1 to 5,4:30 p.m. HB

Budding Bookworms, ages 18 months to 4years, 10 am SE




Teen Book Discussion, Legend by Marie Lu, grade 6 to 12, 7 pm ML RR





Fort Storytime, age 5 and under, 6:30 pm HB


Altered Books Arts & Crafts, grades 2 to5, 4 pm WMH RR

Bookends Book Group, grades 1 & 2, 4:15 pm HB




Fun with Fine Art for Kids, ages 7 to 10,10:30 am ML RR


Calm: Mindfulness for Kids, grades 1 to 5,4:30 p.m. HB

Budding Bookworms, ages 18 months to 4years, 10 am SE




Kids’ Book Discussion, Ratscalibur byJosh Lieb, grades 3 and up, 7 pm ML RR




Crafternoon, grades K to 3,4:15 pm ML


Picture Us Reading Book Club, My Garden by Kevin Henkes, age 7 and up, 4 pm SE





T-MAD, grades 6 to 12, 4 pm ML

2018 Teen Art Contest Deadline


Baby Time, pre-walking babies with anadult, 11:15 am WMH

Sing Along with Dr. Ev, ages 5 andunder with an adult, 1 pm ML

Soundwaters Program, grades K andup, 4:15 pm HB RR


Calm: Mindfulness for Kids, grades 1to 5, 4:30 p.m. HB

Storytime Yoga, ages 18 months to 3 years,10 am WMH


Picture Us Reading Book Club, Viva Fridaby Yuyi Morales, age 7 and up, 4 pm.SE

Budding Bookworms, ages 18 months to 4 years, 10 am SE




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