Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities

9:30am - 12:30pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

A free six-week enrichment program of workshops focusing on life skills, mental health and the arts. This program will help participants grow and learn in fun and meaningful ways.

Breakfast will be served.

Ages 12 to 18.

Friends Book Shop Collectible Book Sale

10:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Friends Events, Books & Reading
Event Details:

Don’t miss the Collectible Book Sale where you can browse for unique finds at great prices!

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Bollyfitness

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Sweat it out to Bollyfitness, a high-energy workout of non-stop dancing and movement set to Bollywood music. Perfect for fitness lovers. 

Registration required.

Uncovering Biomes

11:00am - 12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Circle the globe to explore huge geographic regions that share many similar plants and animals. The journey will take you from desert to rain forest and from savanna to tundra.

Read to a Therapy Dog

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration and appointment required; spots are limited.

Saturday Matinee: Star Wars: A New Hope

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars Day by watching the movie that started it all.

Design a Mother's Day Card

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Show your mom she's the best by crafting a personalized Mother's Day card. Materials will be provided.

Ages 10 and older.

Registration required.

Origami Hour: Star Wars

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Make origami, the ancient art of Japanese paper folding. Combine creativity and precision while learning different folding techniques, including classic and contemporary designs that celebrate Star Wars Day.

All levels welcome.