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.

Friends Book Shop Sidewalk Sale

10:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outdoor Plaza
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Friends Events, Community, Special Event
Event Details:

Stop by the Friends Book Shop’s sidewalk pop-up during Arts & Crafts on Bedford.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Harry Bennett Local Author Series: Raditia Lasry

11:00am–12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Raditia Lasry, author of Be Human, Be Happy, Be YOU!

Library Card Sign-Up Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with a morning of stories. Stay to get library cards for the family or use your card to borrow some great books.

Ages 3 and older.

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.

Read to a Therapy Dog

1:00pm–2:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading
Registration 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.

Family Storytime

2:00pm–2:30pm
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)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities.  Stay afterwards to play!

Ages 3 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.  

Registration required.

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.

A Celebration of Latin Jazz, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program

2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Music & Concerts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about Latin jazz and rhythms while enjoying the music of Abreu Latin Jazz, with Damien Curtis on piano, Jesse Perez on percussion, Hector Rivera on guitar, William Mendoza on percussion and Alex Ayala on bass.

All ages.

Fall Candle-Making

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:

Make your own fall candle using soy wax and a blend of fragrance oils.

Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.