July 3

Follow the red-hot Jonas Brothers on their Burning Up tour with guest appearances by Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato.  Rated G. 76 minutes.

Titan Toddlers Storytimes

Tuesdays, July 7 and 28 at 11:15 a.m.

Harry  Bennett Branch

Wednesday, July 8 from 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Call 351-8221 to register.

Wednesday, July 8 from 4-6 p.m.

Get a workout as you play this challenging computer dance game.  All levels welcome.  Registration required.  Call 351-8294.

Harry Bennett Branch

Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Learn to speak English at this free drop-in conversation group.  For more information call 351-8228 or 8226.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

Singing, lap rhymes, movement, stories and more for babies up to 1 1/2 with adult caregiver.

Tuesdays, July 9, 23 and August 6

Drop in program.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

A man born in his eighties must live his life in reverse. With Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton.  Directed by David Fincher. Rated PG-13. 2008. 167 minutes.  Oscar winner for Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup.  

Thursday, July 9 and Saturday, July 18 at 2 p.m.

Call 351-8221 to register.

Friends of Ferguson hold monthly collectible book sale Friday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12 during Library hours.  The sale features rare, beautiful, funky and fun books dating back to the 19^th century.  Prices start at 25 cents and rarely exceed $5.00. Call 203-351-8278 for more information.

Inkheart

12-year-old Meggie discovers her father can “read” book characters to life when the evil Capricorn pops out of a book into their living room!  Rated PG.  106 minutes.

Program for English as a Second Language

Saturdays, July 11 and 25 at 10 a.m.

Saturdays, July 11, 18, 15, August 1 & 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3 – 8.

July 11 at 11:15 a.m.

Stories, songs and movement. Ages 1 ½ to 3 ½, with an adult caregiver.

Frost/Nixon

Saturday, July 11 at 2 p.m.

 A behind the scenes look at David Frost’s 1977 television interview with disgraced former President Richard Nixon.  Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director.   With Frank Langella and Michael Sheen.   Directed by Ron Howard. Rated R.  2008. 122 minutes.

Monday, July 13 at 2 p.m.

Call 351-8221 to register.

Tuesdays, July 14 & August 4 at 11:15 a.m.

Songs, rhymes and fingerplays for ages 1 ½ -3 ½ with adult.

No registration necessary.  Call 351-8287 for more information.

Titan Toddlers Storytime

Tuesdays, July 14 and August 4 at 11:15 a.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Drop in program

Tuesday, July 14 at 2 p.m.

Call 351-8221 to register.

Tuesday, July 14 at 4:30 p.m.

 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling

 Gear up for the film version and share the excitement with other Harry Potter fans!

 Grade 5 and up. Snacks and door prizes.

 Registration required.  Call 351-8294.

Wednesdays, July 15, 22 and 29 at 1 p.m.

Reading together, book discussion and related activities.  Bring your lunch—we’ll provide snacks and drinks.  Grades 2 to 4.  Registration required.  Call 351-8243.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

Wednesday, July 15 at 2 p.m.

Call 351-8221 to register.

Wednesday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m.

Make something fun from yarn.  Ages 6 - 12.  Registration suggested.  Call 351-8280.

Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Learn to speak English at this free drop-in conversation group.  For more information call 351-8228 or 8226.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

Singing, lap rhymes, movement, stories and more for babies up to ages 1 1/2 with adult caregiver.

July 2, 16 and 30 at Main Library

Drop in program.

Thursday, July 16 at 2 p.m.

Call 351-8221 to register.

The Red Leather Diary

Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m.

Call 351-8292 for more information.

Harry Bennett Branch

Thursdays, July 2, 16 & 30 at 7 p.m.

Stories and songs for the whole family. Wear your pajamas if you like. Ages 3 1/2  and up. 

Harry Bennett Branch

Super-dog Bolt, star of a hit TV show, is accidentally sent from Hollywood to New York.  Can he find his way home in time to save his owner and co-star, Penney?  Rated PG.  96 minutes.

Saturdays, July 18 and 25 from 10:15 to Noon

Learn the moves in just two classes.  Taught by American Chess Players Association instructor Michael Zadorozny.  You must be able to attend both sessions.  Preference given to Stamford residents.  Grades 2 to 5.  Registration required.  Call 351-8243.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

Saturdays, July 11, 18, 15, August 1 & 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3 – 8.

Saturday, July 18 at 2 p.m.

Cal 351-8221 to register.

All or Nothing by Preston L. Allen

Monday, July 20 at 7 p.m.

Call 351-8280 for more information.

South End Branch

Toddler Titans Storytime

Tuesday, July 21 at 11:15 a.m.

Drop in program

Tuesday, July 21 at 4:15 p.m.

Celebrate our superhero summer with Ladybug Girl and her friend Bumblebee Boy in two great books by Jackie Davis and David Soman.  Then make a superbug of your own to take home.  Ages 5 and up.

 Registration required.  Call 351-8294.

Wednesdays, July 15, 22 and 29 at 1 p.m.

Reading together, book discussion and related activities.  Bring your lunch—we’ll provide snacks and drinks.  Grades 2 to 4.  Registration required.  Call 351-8243.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie

Wednesday, July 22 from 4 – 6 p.m.

Spokane Indian Arnold Spirit becomes an outcast on the reservation when he decides to attend an all-white high school.  Registration required.  Call

351-8243.  Main Library  Third Floor Conference Room

Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Learn to speak English at this free drop-in conversation group.  For more information call 351-8228 or 8226.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

Doubt

The principal at a Bronx parochial school accuses a popular priest of pedophilia and an  idealistic young nun is caught up in the controversy. With Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams. Directed by John Patrick Shanley. Rated PG-13. 2008.  104 minutes.

Thursday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m.

Learn how to draw superheroes with cartoonist Jerry Craft.  Ages 6 - 12.

While trying to live a quiet life undercover, a family of super heroes is forced into action to save the world.  Rated PG.  151 minutes

Program for English as a Second Language

Saturdays, July 11 and 25 at 10 a.m.

Saturdays, July 18 and 25 from 10:15 to Noon

Learn the moves in just two classes.  Taught by American Chess Players Association instructor Michael Zadorozny.  You must be able to attend both sessions.  Preference given to Stamford residents.  Grades 2 to 5.  Registration required.  Call 351-8243.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

Saturdays, July 11, 18, 15, August 1 & 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3 – 8.

Saturday, July 25 at 2 p.m.

Call 351-8221 to register.

Titan Toddlers Storytime

Tuesday, July 28 at 11:15 a.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Drop in program

The Story of Forgetting by Stefan Merrill Block

Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m.

Call 351-8231 for more information.

Main Library

Wednesdays, July 15, 22 and 29 at 1 p.m.

Reading together, book discussion and related activities.  Bring your lunch—we’ll provide snacks and drinks.  Grades 2 to 4.  Registration required.  Call 351-8243.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

Wednesday, July 29 at 4:30 p.m.

Join us for crafting fun.  Each participant will receive a bag filled with supplies to create a superhero. The best creation will win a prize. Ages 5 - 12.

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Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Learn to speak English at this free drop-in conversation group.  For more information call 351-8228 or 8226.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

Singing, lap rhymes, movement, stories and more for babies up to ages 1 1/2 with adult caregiver.

July 2, 16 and 30 at Main Library

Drop in program.

Singing, lap rhymes, movement, stories and more for babies up to 1 1/2 with adult caregiver.

Tuesdays, July 9, 23 and August 6

Drop in program.

Thursday, July 30 at 2 p.m.

Call 351-8221 to register.

Thursday, July 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Short Story Discussion.  Grades 4 - 6.  Registration required.  Call 351-8287.

L'Attentat by Yasmina Khadra

Thursday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Call 351-8236 for more information.

Main Library

Thursdays, July 2, 16 & 30 at 7 p.m.

Stories and songs for the whole family. Wear your pajamas if you like. Ages 3 1/2  and up. 

Harry Bennett Branch

An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to be the world’s greatest super-hero.

Saturdays, July 11, 18, 15, August 1 & 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3 – 8.

Tuesday, August 4 at 11:15 a.m.

Songs, rhymes and fingerplays for ages 1 ½ -3 ½ with adult.

No registration needed.

Call 351-8287 for more information.

Titan Toddlers Storytime

Tuesdays, July 14 and August 4 at 11:15 a.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Drop in program

Wednesdays, August 5, 12 & 19 at 6:30 p.m. 

Learn to speak English at this free drop-in conversation group.  For more information call 351-8228 or 8226.

Main Library  Third Floor Auditorium

Friends of Ferguson hold monthly collectible book sale Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9 during Library hours.  The sale features rare, beautiful, funky and fun books dating back to the 19^th century.  Prices start at 25 cents and rarely exceed $5.00. Call 203-351-8278 for more information

The Cortez kids thought their parents were boring, until they discovered they used to be spies and have been kidnapped.  Can the kids save them?   Rated PG.  88 minutes.

Saturdays, July 11, 18, 15, August 1 & 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3 – 8.

Tuesday, August 11 at  11:15 a.m.

Experience music with your child.  We'll sing, chant,move and explore musical instruments.  Children up to age 5 with an adult.

Courtesy of Music Together of Fairfield County, Inc. Registration required.  Call 351-8294.

Wednesday, August 12 at 4:40 p.m.

Chef Katie Wilton teaches cooking basics and gives you a chance to cook some mouth-watering recipes. Registration required.  Call 351-8243.

Wednesdays, August 5, 12 & 19 at 6:30 p.m. 

Learn to speak English at this free drop-in conversation group.  For more information call 351-8228 or 8226.

Main Library  Third Floor Auditorium

Concert: Cookie Thomas

Thursday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Bring a picnic and lawn chair and enjoy the cool sounds of Cookie Thomas and his trio outside at the Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch.  Bring a picnic supper and beach chairs. Rain location:  Harry Bennett Branch auditorium.  Call 351-8231 for more information. 

A Las Vegas cabbie enlists the help of a UFO expert to protect two teens with paranormal powers. Rated PG.  99 minutes.

Saturday, August 15 at 11:15 a.m.

Stories, songs and movement. Ages 1 ½ to 3 ½, with an adult caregiver.

Wednesdays, August 5, 12 & 19 at 6:30 p.m. 

Learn to speak English at this free drop-in conversation group.  For more information call 351-8228 or 8226.

Main Library  Third Floor Auditorium

Singing, lap rhymes, movement, stories and more for babies up to 1 1/2 with adult caregiver.

Tuesdays, July 9, 23 and August 6

Drop in program.

Thursday, August 20 at 6 p.m.

Learn what colleges are looking for, how to assess your chance for admission and become an educated financial consumer.  For high school students and their parents. Moderated by Bryan Choi.

Harry Bennett Branch