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Teen Quilting Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Join the teen quilting club and learn how to create patterns, hand sew and finish a lap quilt, wall hanging or blanket. 

Program lasts until August 13 or until your project is completed.

Supplies will be provided.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the teen quilting club and learn how to create patterns, hand sew and finish a lap quilt, wall hanging or blanket. 

Program lasts until August 13 or until your project is completed.

Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Learn from chess experts how to play and develop strategies in this popular game.

Bring a friend or join on your own. 

Ages 5 and older. 

Registration required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn from chess experts how to play and develop strategies in this popular game.

Bring a friend or join on your own. 

Ages 5 and older. 

Registration required.

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

Teen Sewing Workshop

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations) at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Four-session workshop where you'll learn how to use a sewing machine and make a tote bag and book cover.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

Four-session workshop where you'll learn how to use a sewing machine and make a tote bag and book cover.  

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 "West Side Branch" group

Teen Workshop: Interpersonal Communication

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Business & Careers, Community, Language & Education, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

The Greater Stamford Toastmasters will lead a four-session Youth Leadership Workshop that will help teens develop effective communication and leadership skills.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Business & Careers, Community, Language & Education, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Greater Stamford Toastmasters will lead a four-session Youth Leadership Workshop that will help teens develop effective communication and leadership skills.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Dog Man Party

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families

Celebrate the wildly popular Dog Man series with themed games, creative crafts and plenty of silly fun. Whether you’re Team Supa Buddy or a fan of Petey the Cat, there’s something for everyone.

Ages 6 and older. 

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the wildly popular Dog Man series with themed games, creative crafts and plenty of silly fun. Whether you’re Team Supa Buddy or a fan of Petey the Cat, there’s something for everyone.

Ages 6 and older. 

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

Friday Flicks: A Minecraft Movie

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families

Have a snack and spend the afternoon with us watching the film A Minecraft Movie. Rated PG.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Event Details:

Have a snack and spend the afternoon with us watching the film A Minecraft Movie. Rated PG.

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

Teen Podcast Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations) at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Language & Education, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Do you have something to say? Use your voice, leadership training, and communication skills to develop a podcast program for the Ferguson Library community.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Language & Education, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have something to say? Use your voice, leadership training, and communication skills to develop a podcast program for the Ferguson Library community.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Chess Club

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman.

Beginners welcome.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman.

Beginners welcome.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

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

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults

Dance your way to 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: Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Meet Medha Singhania, Author of the Picture Book Goldeta

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Author Events, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families

Meet local eight-grade author Medha Singhania, who will read from her debut picture book Goldeta.

Stick around for some adorable chick-themed crafts.

Ages 3 and older with an accompanying caregiver. 

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Author Events, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet local eight-grade author Medha Singhania, who will read from her debut picture book Goldeta.

Stick around for some adorable chick-themed crafts.

Ages 3 and older with an accompanying caregiver. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Summer Scares Read-A-Thon

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Building Bonanza

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our LEGO®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our LEGO®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

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 "West Side Branch" group

Color in 3D With Quiver

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

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.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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.

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

Crafternoon: LEGO® Stamp Art

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Create a unique work of art using LEGO® bricks and stamp pads.

Ages 6 to 12.

Registration required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a unique work of art using LEGO® bricks and stamp pads.

Ages 6 to 12.

Registration required.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Teen Quilting Club

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Join the teen quilting club and learn how to create patterns, hand sew and finish a lap quilt, wall hanging or blanket. 

Program lasts until August 13 or until your project is completed.

Supplies will be provided.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the teen quilting club and learn how to create patterns, hand sew and finish a lap quilt, wall hanging or blanket. 

Program lasts until August 13 or until your project is completed.

Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Learn from chess experts how to play and develop strategies in this popular game.

Bring a friend or join on your own. 

Ages 5 and older. 

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn from chess experts how to play and develop strategies in this popular game.

Bring a friend or join on your own. 

Ages 5 and older. 

Registration required.

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

Teen Sewing Workshop

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations) at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Four-session workshop where you'll learn how to use a sewing machine and make a tote bag and book cover.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

Four-session workshop where you'll learn how to use a sewing machine and make a tote bag and book cover.  

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

Fun With Poetry

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Learn about acrostic poems, then work on writing your own. Please bring a notebook.  

Grades 3 and higher.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about acrostic poems, then work on writing your own. Please bring a notebook.  

Grades 3 and higher.

Registration required.

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

Friday Flicks: Wicked

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families

Have a snack and spend the afternoon with us watching the live action film Wicked. Rated PG.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Event Details:

Have a snack and spend the afternoon with us watching the live action film Wicked. Rated PG.

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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Origami Hour: Make Paper Dice

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults

Learn the ancient art of Japanese paper folding by making six-sided paper dice to take home.

All levels welcome.

Ages 7 and older; children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Registration required.

 

Register
Registration Required
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: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the ancient art of Japanese paper folding by making six-sided paper dice to take home.

All levels welcome.

Ages 7 and older; children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Registration required.

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults

Dance your way to 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: Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dance your way to 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

Summer Scares Read-A-Thon

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Building Bonanza

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our LEGO®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our LEGO®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

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 "West Side Branch" group

Color in 3D With Quiver

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

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.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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.