Coloring & Conversation

10:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park - moving inside because of the heat

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

We are moving inside to the Main Library auditorium today because of the heat.

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

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.

Friends-Sponsored

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

Waterside Whimsy: Tales & Tunes

10:30am–11:15am
South End Branch at Waterside
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Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Board book read-along, music and movement.

Ages 6 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Teen Workshop: Interpersonal Communication

11:00am–12:30pm
West Side Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Business & Careers, Community, Language & Education, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Greater Stamford Toastmasters will lead a four-session Youth Leadership Workshop that will help teens develop effective communication and leadership skills.

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

12:00pm–12:30pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

New students will be assigned to a group.

Join the evaluation here. Use the same login each week.

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. 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.

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

12:30pm–1:45pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Building Bonanza

2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our LEGO®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Reservation

Family Centers Social Worker at the Library

2:00pm–6:00pm
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby

Stuffie Sleepover: Storytime and Craft

2:30pm–3:15pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a special stuffie that is no bigger than a shoebox to spend the night at the library. We will read stories, then make beds for your stuffie. We will also share photos of all the fun they have when the library is closed.

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.

Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom

2:30pm–4:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Color in 3D With Quiver

3:00pm–4:00pm
West Side Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

Cookies & Coloring

4:00pm–5:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Cookies will be served; supplies will be provided.

Ages 5 and older.

Registration required.

Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

5:30pm–6:45pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Adult Tie-Dye Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design a tie-dyed canvas tote bag or a drawstring backpack, which make great gifts, beach bags or totes to carry your summer reading books. Supplies and basic design ideas and instructions will be provided.

Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners

6:30pm–8:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

Practice your conversational skills in a group.