Back-to-School Book Giveaway

All Day
System-Wide
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: System-Wide
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Special Event
Event Details:

Kick off the new school year with free books! Drop by any of our branches and get a free book to add to your home library. One book per child, while supplies last.

Grades pre-K to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Baby Social Club

10:30am–11:30am
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents, Families
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

A chance for new parents and caregivers of children ages newborn to 5 years to get to know one another.

Registration appreciated.

Presented in partnership with Stamford Cradle to Career and Help for Kids.

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 sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Mah-Jongg Club

11:00am–1:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come play this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces.

Registration required for beginners.

Adult Crafting: Basic Embroidery

3:00pm–4:30pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn basic stitches for hand embroidery using a needle and thread.

Registration required.

Chess Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
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)
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn from chess experts how to play and develop strategies in this popular game.

Bring a friend or join on your own. 

Ages 5 and older. 

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Spanish Book Discussion: El invencible verano de Liliana de Cristina Rivera Garza

4:30pm–6:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Event Details:

El invencible verano de Liliana de Cristina Rivera Garza

Improv Comedy Jam

5:30pm–6:45pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of improv through games and practice. No experience necessary.

Teens and adults.

Registration appreciated. 

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series via Zoom / Leadership & Team Building

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

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series
David Lyons, Principal, Den Corporate Advisors
Leadership & Team Building