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A Novel Affair Auction

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April Newsletter

The latest newsletter is now available. Stay in the know with upcoming programs, events, and everything happening at the library.

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "South End Branch" group

Play & Read

10:15am–11:00am
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community
Event Details:

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 years.

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 "Main Library" group

Sing & Stomp

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for a song and dance party featuring rhymes and great children's music.

Ages 18 months to 4 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Sensory Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Harry Bennett Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

An interactive and inclusive storytime that includes freedom of movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. 

Ages 3 to 6 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.

This event is in the "Virtual" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

New students will be assigned to a group after their level evaluation.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect.

Appropriate for all levels of practice.

This event is in the "Virtual" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Join the conversation here; use the same login each week.

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

Budding Bookworms

2:30pm–3:15pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy longer stories and a book discussion. We will focus on developing an understanding of story format and fostering a continued love of reading.

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 "Virtual" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting

This is a library program Let's Talk zoom session. ESL class

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