Focus on Ferguson Y O U T H S E R V I C E STHE NEWSLETTER OF STAMFORD’S PUBLIC LIBRARY • DECEMBER 2017

MAKERSPACE OPEN HOURS ML, Lower Level MakerspaceTuesdays (except Dec. 26), 5 to 7 p.m.Fridays, 4 to 6 p.m.Saturdays (except Dec. 23 & 30), 3 to 5 p.m.Learn, play and discover with cutting edgetechnology in our M.A.C.H. Room. Ages 8 and up.

TV BingoMonday, December 4 from 4 to 5 p.m. at HBMatch the show with its title in this rousinggame of TV Bingo. The top three winners will receive a gift card. Grades 6 to 12. RR.Register online at fergusonlibrary.org/event/.

T-MAD Wednesday, December 6 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at HBLibrary’s teen advisory program. Grades 6 to 12.New participants welcome. Call 203 351-8245.

Teen CriticsWednesday, December 13 at 4 p.m.at HBView classic cartoons and join an informal discussion group. Grades 6 and up.

Vision BoardSaturday, December 16 from 2 to 4 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumWhat really inspires you? Create a VisionBoard to let the world know. Grades 6 to 12.RR. Call 203 351-8243.

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

Registration for winter storytimes starts Tues-day, January 2 at the Main Library and WeedMemorial & Hollander Branch and Wednesday,January 3 at the Harry Bennett Branch. Registrations accepted in person only on the first day. After that, you can register in person or by phone. Call 203 964-1000 forinformation. Registration limited to one program per child/per session at each branch.

No storytime programs are held when Stamford schools are closed or delayed.

Baby Time – Pre-walking babies with anadult. Traditional verses, bouncing rhymes,board books and more. RR at Main.ML – Fridays at 10:15 a.m. FULL at MLDecember 1, 8 & 15HB – Fridays at 11:15 a.m.December 1, 8 & 15

Preschool Storytime – Ages 3 – 5 years old.Listen, sing and create at this storytime andcraft program. RR. Register online at ferguson-library.org/event/.HB – Fridays at 3:30 p.m. FULLDecember 1, 8 & 15

Drop-in Baby Time – Pre-walking babieswith an adult. Traditional verses, bouncingrhymes, board books and more. No registrationrequired.ML – Saturday, December 2 at 10:30 a.m.

Budding Bookworms – Ages 18 months to 4 years with an adult. Books, songs andmovement.SE – Tuesdays, December 5, 12 & 19 at 10 a.m.

Drop-In StorytimeTuesday, December 5 at 10:15 a.m. at WMHStories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes forwalking babies. Ages 18 months to 3 yearswith an adult caregiver.

Sing and StompWednesdays, December 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 10:15 a.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumA song and dance party. Ages 18 months to 3 years with adult.

Two’s Company – Age 2 with an adult. Picture books, rhymes, music and movement.RR. Call 203 351-8242.ML – Thursday, December 7 at 10:15 a.m.FULL

Family Storytime – Families with children 5 and under. HB – Saturday, December 9 at noon

Children’s Storytimes Teen Programs

Happy Holidays!

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdaysfrom 4 to 5:15 p.m. through December 21at SEHomework help, arts & crafts, computerresearch, educational games, and pleasurereading. Ages 6 to 12.

Homework Café

ArtsKidsInteractive Arts Education

Workshops: DANCE

Saturday, December 9 from 10 to11:30 a.m. FULLThe Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street,Stamford Hip Hop/Jazz Funk with teaching artist Dina GiordanoGrades 2 to 4. Registration required.Call 203 351-8242. ArtsKids is gener-ously underwritten by The Palace The-atre. Thanks to Connecticut Music fordonating new drumsticks.

Fun with Fine Art for KidsSaturday, December 2 from 10:30 a.m. tonoonML, Lower Level Program Room

Using a variety of materi-als that can be foundaround the home, we willexperiment with a widearray of printmaking styles.

Led by Laura McGowan, former EducationCoordinator at the Morgan Library & Museum.Ages 7 – 10. RR. Call 203 351-8242.

Sing Along with Dr. EvMonday, December 4 at 1 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumMusic-making and movement with Dr. Ev. Age 5 and under with an adult.

MLK Write-Along Poetry GatheringSaturday, December 9 from 11 a.m. to12:30 p.m. at SEGet a head start on writing your poem for theMartin Luther King, Jr. Poetry Contest. Lightrefreshments will be served. Grades 2 to 12.

Read to SkylarSaturday, December 9 at 11 a.m.ML, Lower Level Program RoomPractice reading with Skylar, a certified therapydog. RR. Call 203 351-8242. Ages 6 to 8.

Bookends Book GroupMonday, December 11 at 4 p.m. at HBBook group for 1st and 2nd graders. Snacks.

Fairy JarsMonday, December 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. at HBMake fairy jar silhouettes. It'll be like you have your own fairyfriend. Grades 3 to 5. RR.Register online at fergusonlibrary.org/event/.

Picture Us Reading Book ClubThursday, December 14 at 4:30 p.m. at SESnowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner. Readaloud and discuss. Ages 6 to 11.

Holiday StorycraftSaturday, December 16 at 11 a.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumStories to put you in a holiday mood and a jin-gle bell necklace craft. Ages 3½ to 8.

Spy AcademySaturday, December 16 at 1 p.m. at WMHDo you have what it takes to be a secret agent? Learn spy strategies and put your skills to the test. Ages 6 to 11. RR. Call 203 351-8287.

The Nutcracker Story Hour and Dance DemonstrationSunday, December 17 at 2 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumEnjoy the classic holiday story of The Nutcracker and a dance demonstration by students of The Ballet School of Stamford. Ages5 and up. Co-sponsored by The Ballet School of Stamford at Chelsea Piers.

Kids’ Book Discussion Tuesday, December 19 at 7 p.m.ML, Lower Level Program Room

Under the Egg by Laura MarxFitzgerald. Her grandfather’sdying words lead 13-year-oldTheodora to a hidden paintingshe fears may be stolen, but it isher search for answers thatbring her real treasure. A 2018

Nutmeg Nominee. Refreshments and gift books.Grades 3 and up. RR. To register, call 203 351-8242, then pick up a copy of the book.

Pajama StorytimeThursday, December21 at 6 p.m. at WMHBring the family for acozy story time. Pajamasand stuffed animals recommended. Children 5 and under and their families. RR. Call 203 351-8287.

Vacation Week FilmTuesday, December 26 at 2 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumThe LEGO Ninjago Movie. LEGO MasterBuilders (and secret warriors) fight to save Ninjago City in this big-screen adventure.Rated PG. 101 minutes. Ages 6 and up.

Holiday Movie MatineeWednesday, December 27 at 2 p.m. at SEDespicable Me 3. With Steve Carell,Kristen Wiig, TreyParker, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier.Rated PG. 2017. USA. 90 minutes. All ages.

CrafternoonWednesday, December 27 at 4:15 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumStory and art project. Grades K to 3.

Noon Year’s Eve CelebrationThursday, December 28 at noon at SECelebrate the New Year earlywith music and activities. Families welcome.

Bad Art WorkshopThursday, December 28 from 2 to 3 p.m.at HBCreate whatever you’d like with basic arts and crafts supplies in a no-judgment zone.Ages 5 and up.

Science AdventureFriday, December 29 at 2 p.m.ML, Third Floor AuditoriumCome along on a science adventure with TheChildren’s Museum of CT. They’ll bring a varietyof oozy, glowing (and even exploding) chem-istry experiments. Ages 5 and up.

Ice Cream Social & Family Movie NightFriday, December 29 at 5:30 p.m. at HBMake an ice cream sundae and settle in for a screening of The Emoji Movie. RatedPG. 86 minutes.

Children’s Programs

All our programs are generously supported bythe Friends of The Ferguson Library

for more info and library locations, visit fergusonlibrary.org

Foldable Flight SchoolCalling all engineers! Construct a paper airplaneand test your flying speedand landing precision.Grades 2 to 6. Drop-inprogram.HB – Wednesday, December 27 from 2 to3:30 p.m.ML, Third Floor Auditorium – Thursday,December 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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Visit the Youth Services page on our website for

homework help and resources.