Stamford to Celebrate 'Take Your Child to the Library Day'

There are plenty of programs to keep the kids busy at Stamford public libraries this month.

It all starts this weekend with ‘Take Your Child to the Library Day.’

Here is a list of kids programs for the month of February.

Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, February 6
You’re invited to celebrate the 5th annual National Take Your Child to the Library Day. For ages 5 and up. Families welcome. Stickers at all Library locations.

• Sing Me a Story at 10:30 a.m. Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch. The Ferguson’s Dr. Ev leads a morning of music and movement. Ages 3 to 8 with caregiver.
• Zumba® Kids at 2 p.m. Main Library, DiMattia Building. Third Floor Auditorium. We are celebrating with this exciting, interactive and easy-to-follow Latin-inspired Zumba® Kids class! A fabulous way to release energy, this “exercise in disguise” class will have everyone smiling and dancing. For ages 5 and up. Grown-ups feel free to join in the fun! Remember to wear sneakers, and bring a bottle of water. Drop-in program. No registration required.

Friday Flick

Friday, February 12 at 2 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Third Floor Auditorium
Goosebumps
When Zach moves to a small town from the big city, he doesn’t think it will be very exciting—until he learns that his new neighbor is R.L. Stine, and that the monsters from his books are on the loose! Rated PG. 103 minutes. For ages 6 and up. Drop-in program. No registration required.

Animal Embassy Presents: Animals on the Move
Friday, February 12 at 3:30 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Animals move in a variety of ways including swimming, gliding, slithering, climbing, jumping and hopping. Get up close and personal with a variety of real live animals including turtles, birds, frogs, rabbits and more, and learn all about their special forms of movement. Ages 4 and up. Registration strongly recommended. Call 203 351-8294.

Shake, Rattle and Read
Saturdays, February 13 & 20
South End Branch
Stories, songs, crafts and more with Mandrita. Ages 3 and up with caregiver.

Book Bunch Club
Tuesday, February 16 at 2p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Lower Level Program Room
Our book exploration group for younger readers. Read The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein, then join us for a fun discussion and related activities. Refreshments. Grades 2 and 3. Registration required. Call 203 351-8242.

Building with Bricks
Friday, February 19 at 4:15 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
A fun afternoon of designing and building with LEGOs. We’ll provide the bricks. You bring your imagination. Grades K and up. Registration required. Call 203 351-8294.

February Storycraft
Saturday, February 20 at 11 a.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Third Floor Auditorium
Valentine’s Day stories and a craft. Ages 3 ½ to 8. Families welcome. Drop-in program. No registration required.

FAMILY PROGRAM: Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival
Sunday, February 21 from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Bulding
Third Floor Auditorium
Celebrate the Chinese New Year (Year of the Monkey) and the Lantern Festival. Enjoy traditional lantern riddles, dancing, Kung Fu presentations, raffles, and light refreshments. Co sponsored by Chinese Language School of the Fairfield County.

Kids’ Book Discussion
Tuesday, February 23 at 7 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Lower Level Program Room
Elvis and the Underdogs by Jenny Lee
10-year-old Benji is sickly and bullied by classmates, but his life is turned upside down when he acquires Parker Elvis Pembroke IV, a therapy dog who can talk. 2016 Nutmeg nominee. Refreshments and gift books. Grades 3 and up. To register, call 203 351-8242 and drop in to pick up a copy of the book.

Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Stories and songs for the whole family. Wear your pajamas if you like. Ages 3 ½ and up.

Afterschool Fun
Friday, February 26 at 4:15 p.m.
Harry Bennett Branch
Tricking the Tricksters: Cheer on these feisty characters as they outsmart the tricksters and troublemakers in these entertaining stories. We’ll do a craft, too.
Register online or call 203 351-8294.

Computer Programming for Newbies
Saturday, February 27 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Third Floor Computer Lab
Learn the fun and popular programming language: Scratch. Minimal typing needed. Ages 8-10. Registration required. Call 203 351-8242. Participants must be able to attend both sessions (Part 2 is on March 5 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.)

Artist in the Library with Melanie Hope Greenberg
Saturday, February 27 at 1 p.m. AND 3:30 p.m.
Main Library, DiMattia Building
Third Floor Auditorium
Children’s author and illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg shares how she created the art for Down in the Subway, Mermaids on Parade and other books. Then make your own subway cars. Ages 4 to 9 (ages 4 and 5 must be accompanied by an adult). Registration required. Call 203 351-8242.

The Main Library, DiMattia Building is at the corner of Bedford & Broad Streets in Stamford. The Harry Bennett Branch is at 115 Vine Road, Stamford. The South End Branch is at 34 Woodland Avenue, Stamford. The Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch is at 1143 Hope Street, Stamford. All programs are generously supported by the Friends of The Ferguson Library.

For information call 203 964-1000 or visit fergusonlibrary.org.

Photo credit: The Ferguson Library via Facebook.