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This event is in the "South End Branch" group.

Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Event Details:

A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy. Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy.

Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces. Beginners welcome.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces.

Beginners welcome.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Social Security Online Services

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations) at Main Library
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how go online to apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits; check the status of an application or appeal; request a replacement Social Security card (in most ar...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Required
Event Details:

Learn how go online to apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits; check the status of an application or appeal; request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas); print a benefit verification letter; and more, from anywhere

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Event Details:

Wear your PJs and unwind with some stories before heading home for bedtime. Ages 18 months to 6 years. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Wear your PJs and unwind with some stories before heading home for bedtime.

Ages 18 months to 6 years.

Registration required.

Registration opens six days before storytime date.

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.

This event is in the "Virtual" group.

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series via Zoom / Positioning & Strategic Marketing

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series Brenda Lewis, Founder and Principal, Transactions Marketing, Inc. Positioning & Strategic Marketing Fifty percent of new ventures fa...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Event Details:

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series
Brenda Lewis, Founder and Principal, Transactions Marketing, Inc.
Positioning & Strategic Marketing

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Here's your chance to practice your conversational English skills in a group with our volunteers. Open to all levels.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Here's your chance to practice your conversational English skills in a group with our volunteers. Open to all levels.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Play Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your imagination for an exciting night of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons. You'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spell...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Bring your imagination for an exciting night of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons. You'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits.

New players welcome.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Balance Boost: Injury Prevention through Physical Therapy

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Free seminar for seniors on how to support balance through physical therapy to prevent injuries.  Registration required. Presented in partnership with Iron Health Physic...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Free seminar for seniors on how to support balance through physical therapy to prevent injuries. 

Registration required.

Presented in partnership with Iron Health Physical Therapy & Fitness.

This event is in the "Outreach" group.

Friends of Ferguson Library Book Shop Sidewalk Sale

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Friends Events, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Event Details:

The Friends Book Shop is setting up a pop-up shop outside library for a sidewalk sale of beautiful books about art, cooking, crafts and hobbies, fashion, photography, music and mor...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Friends Events, Books & Reading
Event Details:

The Friends Book Shop is setting up a pop-up shop outside library for a sidewalk sale of beautiful books about art, cooking, crafts and hobbies, fashion, photography, music and more—plus puzzles and children’s books—during the Arts & Crafts on

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Welcoming Week Storycraft

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Event Details:

Celebrate Welcoming Week as we share some of our favorite books and do a craft. All ages; families welcome. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate Welcoming Week as we share some of our favorite books and do a craft.

All ages; families welcome. 

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Event Details:

Dance yourself into fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses! Bring a water bottle. Teens and adults  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dance yourself into fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Zentangle Your Stress Away

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Experience the calming effect of designing and coloring Zentangle pattern art. Presented by Westhill High School student Namratha Kamath. Grades 5 to 8. Registration requi...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Experience the calming effect of designing and coloring Zentangle pattern art.

Presented by Westhill High School student Namratha Kamath.

Grades 5 to 8.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

NAACP Voter Registration Table on the Plaza

All Day
Outdoor Plaza at Main Library
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outdoor Plaza
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

A Celebration of Song & Dance, a Hispanic Heritage Month Program

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Music & Concerts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Enjoy bilingual presentations and performances representing various Latin American countries. The performers include the academy Taller Portal Norteño presenting La Marinera, a ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Music & Concerts
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy bilingual presentations and performances representing various Latin American countries.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

City of Stamford Small Business Access to Capital Event

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Small business resource event.

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Small business resource event.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.  Registration appreciated.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration appreciated.

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.

This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2.5 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2.5 and younger 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.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Knit & Needles Knitting Club

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. All levels welcome.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.

All levels welcome.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Open Game Night

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own game to play with others. All ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own game to play with others.

All ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "South End Branch" group.

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library-wide at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Food shopping by appointment only, and is limited to one visit per month. Please bring own reusable bags. For more information, call 203 724-9111.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Food shopping by appointment only, and is limited to one visit per month.

Please bring own reusable bags.

For more information, call 203 724-9111.

This event is in the "Virtual" group.

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New students will be assigned to a group. Join the evaluation here. Use the same login each week.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

New students will be assigned to a group.

Join the evaluation here. Use the same login each week.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), 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.

This event is in the "Virtual" group.

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use the same login each week.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use the same login each week.

This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.

Budding Bookworms: Preschool Story & Craft

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy listening to a longer book and discussing the story. Participants will create a craft to take home related to the theme of the book. Ages 3 ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy listening to a longer book and discussing the story. Participants will create a craft to take home related to the theme of the book.

Ages 3 to 5 with an accompanying adult.

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.