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Join Our 2022 Reading Challenge

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.

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A Comprehensive Overview of Jewish Life and History

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.

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Building Bridges with Books Community Read

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.

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Applications Now Being Accepted for Youth Leadership Internships

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.

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A Novel Affair scheduled for April 7

The Ferguson Library will hold its major fundraiser, A Novel Affair, Thursday, April 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. as an in-person event. The library will honor long-time Friends of the Ferguson Library board member Ann Sexton with the Ferguson Award. A Novel Affair is the Ferguson Library’s signature benefit, raising critical funds to help provide library services to the Stamford community. The event will be held at the library. Proof of COVID vaccination is required to attend.
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Parent Leadership Training Institute

Stamford’s Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI), in partnership with the Stamford Public Education Foundation, is accepting candidates for Stamford’s 22nd class of PLTI.
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Decorate a Mitten!

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! 

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Now Open at the Harry Bennett Branch

To help speed the recovery for Stamford residents who experienced losses as a result of Hurricane Ida, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Harry Bennett Branch.
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Digital Navigators to Help with Online Needs

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.

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Learn From the Past

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.

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Navigating Financial Aid for College

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.

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Ferguson joins CT State Library Task Force to help Afghan refugees

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.

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Borrow Bakeware From the Library

Now that baking season is here, did you know you can borrow rolling pins, assorted cake pans, pie dishes and other baking tools from the Ferguson Library?
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Invest In Your Daughter's Future

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.

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Looking For the Next Generation of Leaders

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.

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