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Here is your chance to expand your reading horizons through a wide exploration of genres, time periods, subjects and themes. Simply sign up here to view and download our challenge checklist.

Our challenge is designed for both fast and slower readers, so you can read a book a week or one a month—e-books and audio books count—and still be eligible for a literary prize.

Scholars and students can gain a deeper insight into Judaism and the Jewish people by diving into Encyclopaedia Judaica, an in-depth look into Jewish history, culture, faith and language, from the Second Temple period to the contemporary State of Israel, from Rabbinic to modern Yiddish literature, from Kabbalah to "Americana," and from Zionism to the contribution of Jews to world civilizations. Simply enter your library card number when prompted to access any of the encyclopedia's 22 volumes.

The Ferguson Library, in partnership with the United Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Relations Council, Interfaith Council of Southwest Connecticut and the Mayor’s Multicultural Council, will host a community-wide reading in January of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

Are you a Stamford public high school student interested in a one-year paid internship? Are you committed to the vision of a more positive school environment? Then you are a great fit for the Stamford Cradle to Career Youth Leadership. Here you can earn money, gain valuable experience and make a difference. No academic requirements or skills needed. Simply click here to apply before January 10.

We have a basket of mitten shapes in Youth Services at the Main library that you can decorate, practice writing your name, or tell us your Winter Wish for 2022. We will hang them up in the library for the winter season. Stop by when you visit us! 

Need help accessing online banking information? Want to stay connected with family and friends? Digital navigators are currently available to help Stamford residents with all their digital needs, whether it is setting up an email account, filling out an online job application or getting up to speed on Google Classroom or PowerSchool.

History buffs and students alike can delve deep into the past using the History Reference Center, a full-text digital database of books, journals, biographies, primary source documents and historical videos covering U.S. and world history.

The Financial Planning Association of Connecticut (FPA of CT) and the Connecticut Financial Literacy Advisory Council (CFLAC) will host the presentation "College Financial Aid: Understanding the FAFSA" December 2 at 6 p.m. To join the free virtual discussion, register here.

Stamford, November 23, 2021 - The Connecticut State Library has formed a Public Library Task Force consisting of libraries in communities receiving Afghan refugees to identify ways that the Connecticut library community can support the organizations welcoming refugees and offer direct services. These libraries are Bridgeport Public Library, Ferguson Library in Stamford, New Haven Free Public Library, Public Library of New London, Phoebe Griffin Knowles Library, Norwalk Public Library, Old Lyme and Russell Library, Middletown.

For the first time, the Ferguson Library is partnering with Girls With Impact, the nation’s only online business and leadership academy for young women, to offer up to 250 full scholarships to their 10-week mini MBA program. Teen girls ages 14 to 18 are eligible.

CTNext is now accepting applications for its next cohort of fellows for the Governor’s Innovation Fellowship (GIF). College students who have or will graduate in 2021 or are on track to graduate in the spring of 2022 are eligible. The deadline for applications is Friday, Nov. 19.