Spooky Short Story Writing Contest

All Day
System-Wide
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: System-Wide
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Special Event
Event Details:

Writers of all ages are invited to submit an original spooky story to the library's inaugural writing contest.

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), 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.

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.

Crafternoon: Spiderweb Threading

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), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thread your own spiderweb and a few spiders for a creepy, crawly decoration.

Ages 8 to 14.

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), Families, Adults
Program Type: 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 appreciated.

Homework Help

4:30pm–5:30pm
West Side Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homework help is here.

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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Diverse Viewpoints: Exploring Hispanic Wealth, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program

5:30pm–7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

A personal exploration on financial goals of affluent Hispanic and Latino individuals to better understand their experiences, motivations and priorities.

Registration appreciated.

Cancelled

The Funniest Moments in Film

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), Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Award-winning author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin will deliver The Funniest Moments In Film, a presentation of videos of hilarious movie scenes from the 1920s to today. 

Community Health Needs Assessment presented by Stamford Health

6:00pm–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: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join Stamford Health leaders and local community experts for a special, interactive presentation of our 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment—a comprehensive evaluation of the diverse populations of Stamford and Darien, their overall healt

Reservation

Free College Admissions and Financial Aid Workshop

6:15pm–7:45pm
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Planning for college can be overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone!

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.