Library Appreciation Week

Library Appreciation Week

Take action today. Help advocate for the library by signing a letter of support, attending the public hearing on April 8, or upload your testimony to ensure your voice is included.

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Women's History Month

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a month of inspiring author events, engaging programs, and book discussions.

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How Do You Library?

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

10:00am–4:00pm
Main Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library every Friday to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace.

Register here to make an appointment.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Curious Creators

3:00pm–3:45pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

A hands-on STEAM adventure where young minds explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through experiments and creative projects.

Ages 3 and older 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 sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

STEMfluence

4:45pm–5:45pm
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring creators and future engineers to put their skills to the test building towers, bridges and unique structures. 

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Non-library Event
Event Details:

Screening of the 2019 drama, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, part of the Avon on Tour: Movies That Build Community program of film screenings at the Ferguson Library while the Avon undergoes renovations.

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

Free Tax Assistance

10:00am–2:00pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns. 

Bring all 2025 tax documents and a copy of your 2024 tax returns.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Friends Book Shop March Media Madness Sale

10:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Friends Events, Music & Concerts, Special Event
Event Details:

The Friends Book Shop's first March Media Madness sale, featuring a wide selection of DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, and vinyls at incredible prices.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Aubrey Schmalle

11:00am–12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Parents, Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Author Aubrey Schmalle, who will discuss her book, Uniquely Human: Raising Leaders and Creators in an AI World, a transformative roadmap for raising empowered kids in a world increasingly shaped by screens, algorithms and artificial

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Latin & Ballroom Dance Workshop: Country Style

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Boot-scootin’ fun meets Latin and Ballroom flair in this high-energy, feel-good dance class.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Zumba Dance Party

12:15pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring your own water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

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