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(203) 351-8291
115 Vine Road
Stamford, CT 06905
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(203) 351-8285
1143 Hope Street
Stamford, CT 06907
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(203) 351-8280
34 Woodland Avenue
(inside Lathon Wider Community Center)
Stamford, CT 06902
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Historical Treasures to be Found in the Library Digital Archive

Looking for materials covering Stamford history? The Ferguson Library Digital Archive is worth checking out for its trove of historical documents covering daily life going back to the early 19th century. No library card needed.

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Horizons Program Admissions Nights at the Ferguson Library

Horizons at New Canaan Country School (NCCS) will be hosting admission nights Tuesday, January 24 from 4 to 6 p.m., and Wednesday, February 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lower Level Makerspace of the Ferguson Library. During the admissions evenings, staff will be on hand to screen for eligibility and to assist families in completing applications which are available online in English, Spanish and Creole.

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Mental Health in a Post COVID World: A Community Guide

Local health departments from Fairfield County, together known as Region 1 Health Departments, will host a series of mental health webinars beginning with "Mental Health in a Post COVID World" on January 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The panel discussion will focus on the state of the current mental health crisis, information on available resources, regional trends, signs of distress, and tips for seeking help. Register here.

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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jan 28 2023 Sat

Chess Club

10:15am - 12:00pm
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Jan 28 2023 Sat

Chess Club

10:15am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Chess Club is back! Beginners are welcome to come and learn all the moves and everything you need to know about the game from instructor Alex Eydelman. Ages 7 and older. Registration required. Presented in partnership with the National Educa...

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Friends-Sponsored

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

Virtual Registration Required

Zoom details will be provided in your registration confirmation and reminder emails.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jan 28 2023 Sat

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jan 28 2023 Sat

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop a child’s early literacy skills. Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration required. ...

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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.

This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Jan 28 2023 Sat

Documentary Series: Making Black America by Henry Louis Gates Jr. - A Black History Month Program

12:30pm - 1:30pm
South End Branch
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Jan 28 2023 Sat

Documentary Series: Making Black America by Henry Louis Gates Jr. - A Black History Month Program

12:30pm - 1:30pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
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Screening of the PBS documentary series Making Black America: Through the Grapevine, hosted, produced and written by Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. This four-part series chronicles the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jan 28 2023 Sat

Books Across Stamford: A Winter Wonderland Book Giveaway

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jan 28 2023 Sat

Books Across Stamford: A Winter Wonderland Book Giveaway

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Special Event
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Students and their families are invited for a fun-filled afternoon picking out books for home libraries, listening to guest speakers, enjoying snacks and creating a wintery craft. Grades pre-K to 5. Presented in partnership with the City of Sta...
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Jan 28 2023 Sat

Basic Microsoft PowerPoint

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
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Jan 28 2023 Sat

Basic Microsoft PowerPoint

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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Learn how to create and save presentations, design slide shows, and insert images and text. Must have a basic familiarity with Windows and be able to use a mouse and keyboard. No experience in MS PowerPoint necessary. Face masks are preferre...
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Jan 30 2023 Mon

Bookmobile Stops

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Jan 30 2023 Mon

Bookmobile Stops

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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
9:30 to 10:30  Bright Horizons - 778 Long Ridge Road 11 to 12  Scalzi Park - 97 Bridge Street 12:30 to 1:30  Staff Break 1:30 to 2:30  Stop & Shop - 1937 West Main Street 3 to 4  Grace Daycare & Learning C...
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jan 31 2023 Tue

Budding Bookworms via South End Branch Instagram

10:30am - 10:45am
Virtual
This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Jan 31 2023 Tue

Budding Bookworms via South End Branch Instagram

10:30am - 10:45am
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:
Books, songs and movement with new bilingual content premiering every Tuesday on South End Library's Instagram Account @Southendbranch_lib For ages 18 months to 4 years. ...
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Jan 31 2023 Tue

Bennett Babies

10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
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Jan 31 2023 Tue

Bennett Babies

10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Join us for songs, rhymes and stories just for baby! Siblings welcome. Ages infant to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration required.   ...

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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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jan 31 2023 Tue

Sing & Stomp

10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
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This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Jan 31 2023 Tue

Sing & Stomp

10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Get ready to dance to our playlist of great kids' tunes. Ages 18 months to 4 years. No walk-ins. Registration required. Registration opens 6 days before program date.   ...

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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.

This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Jan 31 2023 Tue

Tech Tips for Older Adults

11:00am - 12:15pm
South End Branch
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.
Jan 31 2023 Tue

Tech Tips for Older Adults

11:00am - 12:15pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: Second Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:
In these free weekly classes for older adults, our experienced bilingual (English and Spanish) team will teach you how to get the most out of your smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices. Starting with the basics--the off/on switch, volume...
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