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.

Drag Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Parents, Families
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month and everything that makes you special at this interactive event featuring drag performers Frankie C. and Tiki Malone.

All ages.

Presented in partnership with Stamford Pride.

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.

Spooky Film Series: Jaws (1975)

11:00am–1:15pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Screening of Jaws, the 1975 summer blockbuster classic starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw.

Reservation

Voter Registration hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Lambda Chapter

12:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outdoor Plaza
Purpose of Meeting

Join the Stamford Alphas at our Voter Registration Drive! Check your voter registration status or register to vote in just a few minutes. We’ll have tablets available for online registration. If you are a U.S.

Zumba Dance Party

12:15pm–1:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring your own water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

Read to a Therapy Dog

1:30pm–2:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your English language skills by reading to a trained therapy dog, Winnie.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Grades 3 and higher.

A History of Gravina in Puglia, an Italian-American Heritage Month Program

2:00pm–3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the rich history of the ancient town of Gravina, located in Puglia.

Registration required.

Then and Now: A Panel Discussion on LGBTQIA+ History and Lived Experience

2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Special Event
Event Details:

Second annual LGBTQIA+ History Project's Then and Now, a powerful panel discussion that brings together historians, advocates, educators, and content creators to explore the evolving experiences of LGBTQIA+ communities—past and present—wi