Free CT Museum Admission for Kids
From now until September 6, kids under 18 and one accompanying adult can visit participating CT museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program.
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Grow with Google series
As part of our Grow with Google partnership we're hosting a summer technology series jointly with the Stamford Partnership. The classes introduce you to fundamental Google tools that will advance your digital skills.
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Books For Summer Reading at the Friends Book Shop
Stop in and check out the Friends Book Shop, the only independent book store in Stamford, for some great summer reads! All books available are very gently used and at modest prices, with the proceeds going to support the library. There are two convenient locations at the Main Library and Harry Bennett branch, or shop online. Click here for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities for Teens This summer
Here are some agencies in Stamford who are accepting teen volunteers this summer!
Literacy Volunteers of Stamford
Literacy Volunteers needs about a dozen 15-18 year olds to volunteer virtually as tutors, "friendly callers", or camp councelors. Please contact Tyler Shanafelt at tshanafelt@familycenters.org or at 203-869-4848.
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is accepting a few volunteers. Fill out the application on their website: plannedparenthood.org/get-involved or call 203-327-2722.
National Hop-a-Park Day! First Saturday in July
Did you know July 3, 2021 is National Hop-a-Park Day? Stamford has over 700 acres of parks and beaches around the city. What a perfect opportunity to get outside! Click here for a map of all the parks in the city and here for a list of things to do around Stamford. Tag us in your socials to share your adventures!
Streetscape Exhibit
Step back in time with another fascinating exhibit from the Stamford History Center. Streetscape, now on view in the Main Library lobby, presents images of Stamford over time, including the many neighborhoods that are part of our community.
Free Teen Advanced Reader Copies Still Available
An advanced reader copy is a very complete rough draft of a book that will soon be available in final form for sale and in libraries. The library receives advanced reader copies (ARC's) for free from major publishers. WE would like to give one to YOU.
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June is National Zoo & Aquarium Month
June is a month for celebrating our animal friends! Connecticut has many wonderful ways to learn about nature. Get more information on visiting Beardsley Zoo, the Maritime or Mystic Aquariums or Stamford Museum and Nature Center among others, with park passes here, and more places to go and things to do here.
Ferguson Library Named IMLS Finalist
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the Ferguson Library is among 30 finalists for the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
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Sexton Makes Gift to the Ferguson Library
Ann Sexton, a long-time member of the Friends of The Ferguson Library and four-time president of the organization, has generously donated funds to update the Board Room at the Main Library.
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Livingston Named Chair of Ferguson Board
The Ferguson Library Board of Trustees has elected Anderson R. Livingston as its new chair for 2020 – 2021. He succeeds outgoing chair Dudley N. Williams, Jr.
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Zucker Joins Ferguson Foundation Board
Ann Zucker, a partner at the law firm of Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, has joined the board of The Ferguson Library Foundation.
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Bookmobile Back on the Road
The Ferguson Library’s Bookmobile is back on the road, visiting parks and other community locations in Stamford Saturdays and Sundays during August and September.
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Ferguson Library Co-Sponsors Mural
The Ferguson Library, along with other local nonprofits, cosponsored a successful community event last weekend, as people from all over Stamford came out to participate in the creation of a Black Lives Matter street mural in front of the library.
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Ferguson Library to Reopen
The Ferguson Library will begin a careful phased reopening beginning Monday, July 6 with walk-in service at the Main Library and Harry Bennett Branch. The South End and Weed Memorial & Hollander branches will follow later in the month.
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