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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April Newsletter

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

AARP Tax Assistance

Tax Assistance at the Library

Need help with your taxes? Get free assistance filing your federal and Connecticut state income tax returns with AARP tax counselors.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "South End Branch" group
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group
This event is in the "West Side Branch" group
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group
This event is in the "Outreach" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "System-Wide" group

The Main Library Closed for Easter

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Free Tax Assistance

10:00am–3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Knit & Needles Club

1:00pm–3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Mellow Mondays

3:30pm–4:30pm
West Side Branch
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Start the week with stress-reducing activities like reading, arts, crafts and building projects. 

Supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

 

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Video Game Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Use our Nintendo Switch to game on the large screen in our auditorium.

Ages 10 and older.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Food for Thought: Edible Crystals

3:30pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: CreateLab
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make edible crystal candies from high school student Isha Jaishiva.

Grades 3 to 8.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Slime Time!

11:30am–12:30pm
Main Library
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own color-changing slime and learn the science behind what causes it to change colors. Supplies will be provided.

All ages.

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

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
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.

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