West Side Branch

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Welcome to the West Side Branch Library!

Our newest branch is open after school for children’s services. It is located at the Police Activities League Center, formerly the Chester Addison Community Center.

  • Sign up for a library card.
  • Borrow and return books.
  • Find a quiet place to do homework.
  • Use our computers and Wi-Fi.

Find Us

Address:

245 Selleck Street, Stamford, CT 06902
Located in the Police Activities League  (PAL) Center

Hours: 

Monday to Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Phone: 

203 351-8242

 

Upcoming Events

Death Cafe via Google Meet

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion.

Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Here's your chance to practice your conversational English skills in a group with our volunteers.

No registration required.

Documentary Screening: Last Song from Kabul

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Special screening of the documentary Last Song from Kabul, which tells the story of a people forced into silence, forced to lose their musical voice, forced to abandon the soul of their heritage, and yet, against all odds, they keep the m

Babytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more.

Ages 18 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Teen Poetry Slam

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Here's a chance to show off your artistic skills by reading a favorite poem or sharing work of art you created.

Invite your friends and family to cheer you on!

Location Information

The West Side Branch has parking on site.

Youth Services Department: 203 351-8242