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.

Sing & Stomp

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)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for a song and dance party featuring rhymes and great children's music.

Ages 18 months to 4 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Sensory Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

An interactive and inclusive storytime that includes freedom of movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. 

Ages 3 to 6 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.

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.

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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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: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, 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.

Lego® Play Day

4:00pm–4:45pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and build your own amazing creations using LEGO® blocks.  We can take a photo of your masterpiece before you disassemble.  

Ages 5 to 12.

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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Red Sox vs. Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports

6:00pm–7:00pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to one of the most intense rivalries in American sports. 

Ballroom Dance Workshop

6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to dance like a pro with instructor Simone Assboeck, who will lead a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the salsa and the cha-cha. Sessions will include new steps for recurring participants.

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.