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Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New students will be assigned to a group. Click here to join the evaluation. 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.

Click here to join the evaluation.

Use the same login each week.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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Cookies and Coloring

Cookies & Coloring

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Cookies and coloring supplies will be provided. Ages 10 and older.  Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Cookies and coloring supplies will be provided.

Ages 10 and older. 

Registration required.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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The New York Game

An Evening with Kevin Baker, Author of The New York Game: Baseball And The Rise of a New City

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Event Details:

An evening with author and historian Kevin Baker, who will discuss his book The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City.  Baseball is “the New York game” because...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Required
Event Details:

An evening with author and historian Kevin Baker, who will discuss his book The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New

Let's Talk

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

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

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.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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Toddler Playgroup

Toddler Stay & Play

Wednesday, June 12, 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:

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books with your little one and play with others.  ...

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

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books with your little one and play with others. 

Ages 18 months to 3 years with an accompanying caregiver.

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.

Babytime

Bebés Bilingües

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

A Spanish language story time with Sarah! Featuring picture books, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registrat...

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

A Spanish language story time with Sarah! Featuring picture books, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome.

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.

The New Yorker

New Yorker Magazine Discussion

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker.  Also available via Zoom. Join the discussion here at the sched...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
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 Zoom.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Click here to join the conversation. Use this same login each week.  

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

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Use this same login each week.
 

Cyber Security 101

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Local educator Patrick Palafox will deliver a presentation on the importance of cybersecurity that delves into practical strategies and essential tools needed to safeguard personal...

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Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Workshops
Required
Event Details:

Local educator Patrick Palafox will deliver a presentation on the importance of cybersecurity that delves into practical strategies and essential tools needed to safeguard personal data from phishing scams and identity theft, navigate the digital

Racism Series

Facing Racism in Stamford

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A six-part series of dialogues uniting Stamford residents, where we will learn about each other and look at our community through the lens of racial equity. Attendance at all se...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

A six-part series of dialogues uniting Stamford residents, where we will learn about each other and look at our community through the lens of racial equity.

Attendance at all sessions is required; sessions conclude June 26.

Curious Kids

Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity

Thursday, June 13, 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.

Let's Talk

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

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Families, Adults
Event Details:

Here's your chance to practice your conversational English skills in a group with our volunteers. No registration required.

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

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

No registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons

Play Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, June 13, 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.

Bird of Prey

Learn About Birds of Prey

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Community, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families
Event Details:

Observe several raptor species up close while learning about their adaptations, behavior, ecological importance and natural history. Demonstrations, games, and museum specimens wil...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families
Program Type: Community, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Observe several raptor species up close while learning about their adaptations, behavior, ecological importance and natural history.

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.

Beats @ Bennett

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library-wide at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Community, Music & Concerts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get ready for after-hours fun with a night of music, dancing and delicious food and drinks. Test your luck with games and contests. And don't miss the henna tattoos.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Music & Concerts
Event Details:

Get ready for after-hours fun with a night of music, dancing and delicious food and drinks. Test your luck with games and contests. And don't miss the henna tattoos.

Stamford CT Pride

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
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Adult Summer Reading & Kids and Teen Summer Learning Kickoff

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Library-wide at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Sign up for the Adult Summer Reading, Teen Summer Learning and Kids Summer Learning clubs. Special library memento for everyone who signs up. Sign-ups continue through the summer. ...

Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Sign up for the Adult Summer Reading, Teen Summer Learning and Kids Summer Learning clubs. Special library memento for everyone who signs up. Sign-ups continue through the summer.

All ages.

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Adult Summer Reading & Kids and Teen Summer Learning Kickoff

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Library-wide at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Sign up for the Adult Summer Reading, Teen Summer Learning and Kids Summer Learning clubs. Enjoy fun activities line henna tattoos, face painting, a planting station and more. Spec...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Sign up for the Adult Summer Reading, Teen Summer Learning and Kids Summer Learning clubs. Enjoy fun activities line henna tattoos, face painting, a planting station and more. Special library memento for everyone who signs up.

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Adult Summer Reading & Kids and Teen Summer Learning Kickoff

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Enjoy cookies and lemonade while signing up for the Adult Summer Reading, Teen Summer Learning and Kids Summer Learning clubs. Sign-ups continue through the summer. All ages.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Enjoy cookies and lemonade while signing up for the Adult Summer Reading, Teen Summer Learning and Kids Summer Learning clubs. Sign-ups continue through the summer.

All ages.

Combo Yoga

Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles. 

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles.