If you’re looking for fun ways to encourage summer reading, we have a few options in and around Stamford!
KIDS SUMMER LEARNING CLUB
The Ferguson Library’s Kids Summer Learning Club is for children from birth – entering grade 5 and begins on Saturday, June 14.
Kickoff Events Include:
Free Kona Ice
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Lawn games and a free Kona Ice (while supplies last). All ages.
Make Your Own Sundaes
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
South End Branch at Waterside
Enjoy sweet treats, help decorate the library and have fun with crafts and games. All ages.
Family Celebration
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Main Library Outdoor Plaza
Create henna designs, face painting. All ages.
Book Giveaway and Crafts
1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Bookmobile at Mill River Park
1010 Washington Boulevard
All ages.
Visit any library location to pick up a paper tracking log or register yourself on a computer.
Register at one of the library branches or sign up here!
TEEN SUMMER LEARNING CLUB
The Ferguson Library’s Teen Summer Learning Club is for “teens” entering grades 6 – 12 this coming Fall. It begins on Monday, June 16.
Relief Painting
Monday, June 16 from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Main Library Lower Level Community Area
Embrace your inner artist with this technique that results in a textured, three-dimensional effect on a flat surface using paint with cardboard cutouts. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.
Register at one of the library branches or sign up here!
Click here to download the Activity Log & Bingo Card!
STORY TIMES
Take the kids to one of the Ferguson Library’s story times! Check the Stamford Moms Daily Events Calendar, here for the schedule.
Some options include:
Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Outdoor Story Time at Commons Park
Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Story Time with Sarah at Harry Bennett Branch
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Outdoor Family Story Time at Latham Park
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Storytime Stomp at Harry Bennett Branch
Sundays, 10 a.m. Sunday Funday at Whittingham Discovery Center
Barnes & Noble Stamford
Barnes and Noble has a list of 100 Books of Summer for Kids. Check it out here!