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This event is in the "Main Library" group

Play Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Ages 18 and older.

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

Ages 18 and older.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, August 23, 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

Coloring & Conversation

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect.

Appropriate for all levels of practice.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: 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 "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

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

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Lawyers in Libraries

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Second Floor Study Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

If your case involves Landlord/Tenant, Immigration, Family, Employment or any other areas of legal concern, a volunteer attorney is available to meet with you for 20 minutes.

Please bring any relevant paperwork regarding your case.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

If your case involves Landlord/Tenant, Immigration, Family, Employment or any other areas of legal concern, a volunteer attorney is available to meet with you for 20 minutes.

Please bring any relevant paperwork regarding your case.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect.

Appropriate for all levels of practice.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: 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 "Main Library" group

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

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

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group

Healing Drum Circle

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch at Waterside
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism.

Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia.

Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism.

Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia.

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

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect.

Appropriate for all levels of practice.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: 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 "Main Library" group

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

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

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Pickleball Playbook: Sports Medicine for Active Living & Injury Prevention

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. Jaclyn McKenna, a specialist in sports medicine, will discuss the benefits of staying active playing pickleball amd share insight on how to prevent common injuries and maintain long-term wellness.

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

Dr. Jaclyn McKenna, a specialist in sports medicine, will discuss the benefits of staying active playing pickleball amd share insight on how to prevent common injuries and maintain long-term wellness.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Nikkya Hargrove

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Meet Nikkya Hargrove, who will discuss her book, Mama: A Queer Black Woman’s Story of a Family Lost and Found.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Nikkya Hargrove, who will discuss her book, Mama: A Queer Black Woman’s Story of a Family Lost and Found.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Silent Book Club

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

During our very own chapter meeting of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world, we will gather in person to read together in quiet camaraderie.

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

During our very own chapter meeting of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world, we will gather in person to read together in quiet camaraderie.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Civility in America Series: Jacques Pépin, Author of The Art of Jacques Pépin: Favorite Recipes and Paintings from My Life in the Kitchen

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Legendary chef Jacques Pépin returns to the Ferguson Library to discuss his new book The Art of Jacques Pépin: A Life in Recipes and Paintings.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Legendary chef Jacques Pépin returns to the Ferguson Library to discuss his new book The Art of Jacques Pépin: A Life in Recipes and Paintings.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect.

Appropriate for all levels of practice.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: 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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Meet Elise Hart Kipness, Author of Close Call

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults

An evening conversation with local author Elise Hart Kipness, who will discuss her book, Close Call, her latest in a series featuring former Olympic athlete and sports reporter Kate Green.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

An evening conversation with local author Elise Hart Kipness, who will discuss her book, Close Call, her latest in a series featuring former Olympic athlete and sports reporter Kate Green.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

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

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Harry Bennett Local Author Series: Raditia Lasry

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Author Events, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Society, work, and family don’t make it easy to live life at ease. Whenever we experience overwhelm, stress, and uncertainty, we aim to distract ourselves and focus only on what brings us positive vibes.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Society, work, and family don’t make it easy to live life at ease. Whenever we experience overwhelm, stress, and uncertainty, we aim to distract ourselves and focus only on what brings us positive vibes.