AARP Tax Assistance

10:00am - 2:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

Trained tax counselors from AARP will offer help with basic federal and Connecticut state income tax returns.

Bring all 2023 tax documents and a copy of your 2022 tax returns.

Reservation

Black History Month Small Business Forum

10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Connecticut State agencies and non-profit organizations will provide information and hands on training regarding certification, funding, development and sustainability. This forum is FREE and open to anyone seeking small business resources.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities.

Ages 18 months to 5 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.

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Canasta Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Love canasta? Always wanted to learn how to play?

Whether you're a pro or a novice, come out to play this card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.

The New Yorker Magazine Discussion

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker. 

Also available via Microsoft Teams.

Introduction to ChatGPT

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

A hands-on demonstration of ChatGPT as well as a discussion on the limits of this dynamic tool.

Teens and adults.

Picture Book Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Picture book reading and discussion of Ice Cream Man

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.

Make Friendship Bracelets

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Make personalized bracelets to exchange with friends and family or wear to the library's Taylor Swift Eras Tour event February 16.

We'll provide the materials, including beads and letters.

Grades 4 to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Origami Hour: Valentine's Day

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
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), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Make origami, the ancient art of Japanese paper folding. Combine creativity and precision while learning different folding techniques, including classic and contemporary designs that celebrate Valentine's Day.

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Discussion Via Zoom: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

This month's book discussion exploring the unknown realms of fantasy, science fiction and horror will be on Parable o

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Financial and Digital Workshops

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Purpose of Meeting

The Financial and Digital Workshops will be held in the Haitian Creole language. The program will cover the following topics: budget, banking, taxes and digital safety.