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Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities (R.O.C.)

Starting May 6, the Ferguson Library, in partnership with Heart & Purpose Inc., will present the Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities (R.O.C.), a free six-week series of workshops focusing on the arts, community building, life skills and mental health. This program, geared for teens 12 to 18, will help participants grow and learn in fun and meaningful ways.

An information session will be held April 3 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Log in here at the scheduled time.

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Stamford YMHA

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

The Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance (YMHA) is offering three eight-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid training workshops designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course will introduce common mental health challenges youth face, review typical adolescent development and teach a five-step action plan for how to help young people in crisis and non-crisis situations.

Space is limited. Register by emailing youthmentalhealthct@gmail.com.

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CT Bar Association

Free Virtual Legal Advice

The Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) and Statewide Legal Services of CT are offering individuals free, 30-minute virtual consultations with a Connecticut attorney to obtain legal advice in a variety of legal areas, including bankruptcy, family law, fraudulent business or debt collection, immigration law, unemployment or employee rights, and more. The consultations will be held Tuesday, April 25, and Wednesday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Bennett Babies

10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies up to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Siblings welcome. Registration required. Registration opens six days before each program date.   ...

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.

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...

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

11:00am - 1:00pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Community
Event Details:
Distribution at the South End Branch has been reinstated. Food shopping by appointment only, and is limited to one visit per month. Please bring own reusable bags. Face masks required. For more information, call 203 724-9111. ...

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
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. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...

Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
All ages are invited to receive a free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Please bring insurance card and photo ID if you have them but these are not necessary to receive the vaccine. No one will be turned away. In addition to primary vaccines, Pfize...

Color in 3D with Quiver

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Use our iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D. Ages 5 to 10; children ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. ...

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Friends-Sponsored

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

Harry Bennett Seed Library

All Day
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community, Other
Event Details:
Welcome to the Harry Bennett Seed Library. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner, our seed library offers you the opportunity to plant, grow and learn. We have an assortment of seedlings from herbs, fruit, vegetables and assorted flowe...

AARP Tax Assistance

10:00am - 2:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:
Trained tax counselors from AARP Tax-Aide will offer help with basic tax return preparation and filing. Bring all 2022 tax documents and a copy of your 2021 tax returns. For more information, click here.     ...

Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
All ages are invited to receive a free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Please bring insurance card and photo ID if you have them but these are not necessary to receive the vaccine. No one will be turned away. In addition to primary vaccines, Pfize...

Notary Public Services

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Parents, Adults
Program Type: Community, Other
Event Details:
Our notary public will be available to notarize your official documents for free.  Appointment required; for information or to make an appointment, call 203-351-8286. Two forms of ID with your signature are required; one must be a photo ID...