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St. Leo Festival Runs Tonight Through Saturday September 4th, Free Entry

When my first born was 5 weeks old, we bundled him up and brought him to the St. Leo’s Fair, 24 Roxbury Rd.  Twenty years later, it is still his favorite festival (though now he’s away in college).  Rides, food, music – lots of fun.  Though the rides and food cost $$, you can still [...]

And While You’re Saving At the Gap or Banana, Let Characters from the Hit Nick, Jr. Show, Yo Gabba Gabba Entertain Your Kids in the Stamford Town Center’s Grand Court On Saturday and Sunday August 28th and 29th from 1-4pm, FREE

Come see Brobee and Plex from the hit Nick Jr. television show Yo Gabba Gabba live at Stamford Town Center this weekend! Meet these colorful characters and enjoy music, dance, and coloring from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday in Grand Court!

Haitian Poet, Keren Dongo, Author of Sung Sister To Host Reception and Book Signing at Ferguson Library South End Branch, Saturday August 14th @ 2PM, FREE

Meet Haitian poet Keren Dongo, author of Sung Sister,  at the Ferguson Library’s South End Branch Saturday, August 14 at 2 p.m.  Reception and book signing to follow. Call 203 351-8280 for more information.

The South End Branch is located at 34 Woodland Avenue.  This program is generously supported by the Friends of Ferguson.

SoundWaters “Creature Feature” Touch Tank Program, Ferguson Library Harry Bennett Branch Wednesday, August 11 at 3:30 and 4:45 p.m.

SoundWaters “Creature Feature” Touch Tank Program

Wednesday, August 11 at 3:30 and 4:45 p.m.

Get up close and personal with live animals from Long Island Sound.  Touch a horseshoe crab, hold a sea star, feel the shell of a Diamondback Terrapin. Ages 5 to 10. Registration required.  Call 203-351-8294.

Harry Bennett Branch

Teen Program, Ferguson Library Downtown: We Scream for Ice Cream Wednesday, August 4 from 2 – 4 p.m., FREE But Registration Required

How do you get teens to come to the library in the dead of summer?

OFFER THEM FOOD!!  FOR FREE!!

We Scream for Ice Cream

Wednesday, August 4 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Make ice cream, watch a movie about frozen treats while it chills, then create your own sundae.  Yum!  Registration required. Call 203 351-8243.

Main Library Lower Level Program Room [...]

Bowzer’s Rock ‘N Roll Party For Pops in the Park, Wednesday July 28th @ 6:30, Columbus Park, $5

Get your Bobby Socks and Poodle Skirts out for this swinging concert on the Heineken Stage (and grab a Heiny for me).  Purdue Pharma presents – Bowzer’s Rock ‘N Roll Party in Columbus Park on Wednesday July 28th at 6:30 – another affordable ($5) and fun event.  THANKS Stamford Downtown for organizing all this great summertime [...]

Amazing Teenage Magician, Jonathan Jacques Will Mysteriously Appear at South End Branch of Ferguson Library, Wednesday, July 28 at 2 p.m., FREE

The Magic of Jonathan Jacques

Wednesday, July 28 at 2 p.m.

Award-winning teenage magician Jonathan Jacques will dazzle and amaze you.  Ages 6 and up.

South End Branch, Ferguson Library

And Continuing The Trend of Restaurants Providing Free Community Entertainment, I Give You COSI; Friday July 23 from 5:30-7PM on High Ridge Rd.

Sure, we’re used to free concerts in the parks, Live @ 5 and other summer entertainment, but lately commercial enterprises have been jumping onboard.  On Friday July 23 from 5:30-7pm, bring your kids to Cosi at 1209 High Ridge Rd. for great pizza and salads and the songs of singer/songwriter Steve E. You have to [...]

A Day with Master Puppeteer Jim West Monday, July 19 Master Mask Making Workshop – Main Library at 2 p.m., Aesop’s Fables Performance – Harry Bennett Branch at 4:15 p.m. FREE But REgistration Required

A Day with Master Puppeteer Jim West

Monday, July 19

Master Mask Making Workshop  - Main Library at 2 p.m.

Make paper bag puppets under the direction of master puppeteer, Jim West. Ages 7 – 10.  Registration required. Call 203 351-8242.

Aesop’s Fables Performance – Harry Bennett Branch at 4:15 p.m.

The Lion and the Mouse, The Fox and the Grapes, The [...]

SoundWaters “Creature Feature” Touch Tank Program, Ages 5-10, Ferguson Library Downtown, Thursday, July 15 at 2 and 3:30 p.m. FREE But Registration Required

SoundWaters “Creature Feature” Touch Tank Program

Thursday, July 15 at 2 and 3:30 p.m.

Get up close and personal with live animals from Long Island Sound.  Touch a horseshoe crab, hold a sea star, feel the shell of a Diamondback Terrapin and more!  Ages 5 – 10. Registration required.  Please call 203-351-8242.

Main Library Lower Level Program Room

Corner of Broad and [...]