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A Novel Affair Auction

Explore our silent auction featuring a NYC weekend, sailing, plus a private cocktail party with food, wine, and live music, and more. You can still bid even if you can’t attend.

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April Newsletter

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Preschool Movie Matinee

3:00pm–3:30pm
West Side Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Music & Concerts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics.

Ages 18 months to 5 years.

Snacks will be served.

Registration appreciated.

This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group

Make Jar Lid Suncatchers

3:00pm–4:30pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a suncatcher using a mason jar lid. Supplies will be provided.

Registration required. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

YA Dungeons & Dragons

3:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

An exciting afternoon of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons, where you'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells, and wits.

Ages 16 to 18.

Registration appreciated.

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Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Storytime Stomp

4:00pm–4:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in and stomp around while enjoying stories, songs and movement.

All ages.

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.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Tiny Art Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
West Side Branch
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Event Details:

Art session for all to paint, draw and color a small canvas. Supplies will be provided.

Take your masterpiece home or submit it to the library's Tiny Art Show.

All ages.

 

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Main Library" group

AI Skills for Everyday Professionals

5:00pm–6:00pm
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reimagine your professional life so that AI works with you, supporting your decisions, streamlining your workload, and elevating the quality of what you produce.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Art Exhibit Opening Reception

5:30pm–7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Opening reception for Urban Landscapes, a juried show featuring works by local and regional artists. The show will be on view through August 27.

Pictured: The Rebel by Katie Gallo

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Play Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–7:45pm
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your imagination for an exciting night of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons. You'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits.

New players welcome.

Ages 18 and older.

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