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

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Monday, May 13, 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 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 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 "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.

Why Knot Knit? Afterschool Knitting Club for Kids

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Knitters of all levels are invited to a group knitting session. Beginners will learn to cast on and do a simple stitch. Bring your own knitting needles; we will provide yarn if ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

Knitters of all levels are invited to a group knitting session. Beginners will learn to cast on and do a simple stitch.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Open Game Night

Monday, May 13, 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 "Outreach" group.

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accomp...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 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.

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.

Cookies & Coloring

Tuesday, May 14, 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)
Event Details:

Enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Cookies and coloring supplies will be provided. Ages 10 to 18. Registration required.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
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 to 18.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Game Night: The Great Dinosaur Rush

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

The Great Dinosaur Rush — or the Bone Wars, as it's otherwise called — was a period of incredible advancement in paleontology (i.e., the discovery of fossils). In The Great Dino...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Required
Event Details:

The Great Dinosaur Rush — or the Bone Wars, as it's otherwise called — was a period of incredible advancement in paleontology (i.e., the discovery of fossils).

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

Toddler Stay & Play

Wednesday, May 15, 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.  ...

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:

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.

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

Bebés Bilingües

Wednesday, May 15, 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 "canticuentos", picture books, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welco...

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 "canticuentos", 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.

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

Tiny Art Show Opening Reception

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library-wide at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Event Details:

A celebration of the artists who created work for this year's Tiny Art Show at the Weed Memorial and Hollander Branch. Snacks will be served. All ages.

Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Event Details:

A celebration of the artists who created work for this year's Tiny Art Show at the Weed Memorial and Hollander Branch.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Tiny Art Show Opening Reception

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Event Details:

A celebration of the artists who created work for this year's Tiny Art Show at the Main Library, DiMattia Building. Snacks will be served. All ages.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

A celebration of the artists who created work for this year's Tiny Art Show at the Main Library, DiMattia Building.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

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 "South End Branch" group.

Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity

Thursday, May 16, 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 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 featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy.

Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Sewing Project: Book Sleeve

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

Learn the basics of sewing to create a simple book sleeve. No experience necessary. Supplies will be provided. Teens and adults. Registration required.

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

Learn the basics of sewing to create a simple book sleeve. No experience necessary.

Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Babytime

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more. Ages 18 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver.  Registration...

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

A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more.

Ages 18 months 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.

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.

Movie Musical: Mamma Mia

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

The 2008 story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told through hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA. Starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfrie...

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

The 2008 story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told through hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA.

Starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgård

Rated PG-13.

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

Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

A free six-week enrichment program of workshops focusing on life skills, mental health and the arts. This program will help participants grow and learn in fun and meaningful ways. ...

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

A free six-week enrichment program of workshops focusing on life skills, mental health and the arts. This program will help participants grow and learn in fun and meaningful ways.

Breakfast will be served.

Ages 12 to 18.

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

Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Kat Grosso

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Event Details:

Local Author Kat Grosso will discuss her debut YA dystopian novel, Grayscale, which follows the complex lives of two boys who grew up like brothers, sharing the best and worst...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

Local Author Kat Grosso will discuss her debut YA dystopian novel, Grayscale, which follows the complex lives of

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

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, 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: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, 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 "Main Library" group.

Blood Pressure Education

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Event Details:

Mark National Blood Pressure Education Month by learning what you can do to improve or maintain healthy blood pressure. A simple blood pressure lowering recipe will be included as ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mark National Blood Pressure Education Month by learning what you can do to improve or maintain healthy blood pressure. A simple blood pressure lowering recipe will be included as part of the workshop.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Nutmeg Book Award Discussion: Iveliz Explains It All

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango, Discussion of this 2025 Nutmeg Book Award Middle School nominatee, where we meet 12-year-old Iveliz, who is trying to care for h...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango,

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.

Open Game Night

Monday, May 20, 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 "Outreach" group.

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets. Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accomp...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 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.

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.

Bebés Bilingües

Wednesday, May 22, 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 "canticuentos", picture books, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welco...

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 "canticuentos", 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.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group.

Boxing Fitness & Self-Defense for Youth

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

A youth fitness and self-defense workshop about boxing and the importance of physical fitness. Boxing gloves will be provided. Ages 8 to 16. Registration required. This progr...

Register
Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

A youth fitness and self-defense workshop about boxing and the importance of physical fitness. Boxing gloves will be provided.

Ages 8 to 16.

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 "West Side Branch" group.

Boxing Fitness & Self-Defense for Youth

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

A youth fitness and self-defense workshop about boxing and the importance of physical fitness. Boxing gloves will be provided. Ages 8 to 16. Registration required. This progr...

Register
Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

A youth fitness and self-defense workshop about boxing and the importance of physical fitness. Boxing gloves will be provided.

Ages 8 to 16.

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.