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Bestselling Authors Writing Workshop

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come prepared to listen, learn and write in this workshop for aspiring writers led by authors Ann Leary, Wendy Walker and Greg Wands, who will share tricks and tips on writing fict

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come prepared to listen, learn and write in this workshop for aspiring writers led by authors Ann Leary, Wendy Walker and Greg Wands, who will share tricks and tips on writing fiction and nonfiction.  Book sale and signing by Elm Street Books...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Teen TinkerCAD: Dungeons & Dragons Edition

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Learn about TinkerCAD software and the basics of 3D modeling, and with an instructor, you will create your own Dungeons & Dragons-inspired 3D printed figurine to be picked up a

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn about TinkerCAD software and the basics of 3D modeling, and with an instructor, you will create your own Dungeons & Dragons-inspired 3D printed figurine to be picked up at a later time. All levels welcome. Grades 6 to 12.  Reg...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

La Tertulia de Stamford Book Club/Club de Libro

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A gathering dedicated to reading and discussing books written by Latin American authors. Each month a book is chosen for its illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cult

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Purpose of Meeting
A gathering dedicated to reading and discussing books written by Latin American authors. Each month a book is chosen for its illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cultures that comprise Latin America.   ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

U.S. Citizenship Study Course

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. Applican

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:
Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. Applicants age 50 and older with 20 years of legal permanent residency or 55 a...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Open Game Night

Monday, April 29, 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 "Main Library" group.

Preschool Movie Matinee

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics. Ages 18 months to 5 years.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics. Ages 18 months to 5 years. ...

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.

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation, a Mental Health & Wellness Series Program

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
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: 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. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

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

Tuesday, April 30, 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. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 1, 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 participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver. Re

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime d...

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.

Teen Craft Series: Affirmation Stones

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Design your own small work of art using glow-in-the-dark paint to write an inspirational affirmation on a smooth rock that expresses positive thinking and self-empowerment. No expe

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Design your own small work of art using glow-in-the-dark paint to write an inspirational affirmation on a smooth rock that expresses positive thinking and self-empowerment. No experience necessary.  Sample affirmation: "Happiness can be found...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Are You Ready for Retirement

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Join us for a special presentation while we discuss the following important topics for those in or nearing retirement: · The Secure Act 2.0 — what is it and how might it impact

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Purpose of Meeting
Join us for a special presentation while we discuss the following important topics for those in or nearing retirement: · The Secure Act 2.0 — what is it and how might it impact your retirement savings plan · Why today’s current economic environ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

U.S. Citizenship Study Course

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. Applican

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:
Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. Applicants age 50 and older with 20 years of legal permanent residency or 55 a...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Documentary Screening: Last Song from Kabul

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Event Details:

Special screening of the documentary Last Song from Kabul, which tells the story of a people forced into silence, forced to lose their musical voice, forced to abandon the soul of

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
Special screening of the documentary Last Song from Kabul, which tells the story of a people forced into silence, forced to lose their musical voice, forced to abandon the soul of their heritage, and yet, against all odds, they keep the music alive. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Babytime

Friday, May 3, 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
Registration 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. Registration opens six days before storytime date. &n...

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.

Teen Poetry Slam

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Here's a chance to show off your artistic skills by reading a favorite poem or sharing work of art you created. Invite your friends and family to cheer you on! Sign up at the

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Here's a chance to show off your artistic skills by reading a favorite poem or sharing work of art you created. Invite your friends and family to cheer you on! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk or email mlee@fergusonlibrary.org by April 30. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Bollyfitness

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sweat it out to Bollyfitness, a high-energy workout of non-stop dancing and movement set to Bollywood music. Perfect for fitness lovers.  Registration required. Neha, a

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Sweat it out to Bollyfitness, a high-energy workout of non-stop dancing and movement set to Bollywood music. Perfect for fitness lovers.  Registration required. Neha, a professionally trained Bollywood and Indian classical dancer and a ded...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Design a Mother's Day Card

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Show your mom she's the best by crafting a personalized Mother's Day card. Materials will be provided. Ages 10 and older. Registration required.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:
Show your mom she's the best by crafting a personalized Mother's Day card. Materials will be provided. Ages 10 and older. Registration required. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

39th Annual Stamford Literary Competition Awards Ceremony

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends Events, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents
Event Details:

A celebration of the winning authors of the annual Friends of the Ferguson Library Literary Competition, open to Stamford students in grades 3 to 12. Selections from their work

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents
Program Type: Friends Events, Special Event
Event Details:
A celebration of the winning authors of the annual Friends of the Ferguson Library Literary Competition, open to Stamford students in grades 3 to 12. Selections from their work will be read and prizes will be awarded. ...

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.

Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Workshop

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Stamford Department of Health and Human Services presents the community workshop Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a bystander intervention training program designed to teach yo

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Stamford Department of Health and Human Services presents the community workshop Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a bystander intervention training program designed to teach you how to step in and help someone who may be experiencing suicidal tho...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

U.S. Citizenship Study Course

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. Applican

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:
Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. Applicants age 50 and older with 20 years of legal permanent residency or 55 a...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Open Game Night

Monday, May 6, 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 "Main Library" group.

City of Stamford Diversity Breakfast

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 8:00am - 10:00am
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Join us to celebrate the shared values and cultures of the 16th most diverse city in this nation and commit to communal action to effect positive change in our world.

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
Join us to celebrate the shared values and cultures of the 16th most diverse city in this nation and commit to communal action to effect positive change in our world. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
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 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. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Series: Andrea Elliott, Author of Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Andrea Elliott, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, will discuss her book Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, and Hope in an American City, winner of the 2022 Pu

Register
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:
Andrea Elliott, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, will discuss her book Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, and Hope in an American City, winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. In Invisible Child, Ellio...