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Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide

All Library Facilities Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide
Cookies and Coloring

Cookies & Coloring: Adult Edition

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grown-ups are invited to enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Cookies and coloring supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grown-ups are invited to enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Cookies and coloring supplies will be provided. Registration required. ...
Canasta

Canasta Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Love canasta? Always wanted to learn how to play? Whether you're a pro or a novice, come out to play this card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.  

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Love canasta? Always wanted to learn how to play? Whether you're a pro or a novice, come out to play this card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.   ...
Babytime

Bebés Bilingües

Wednesday, May 29, 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
Registration 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. Diviertanse con canticuentos, libr...

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, May 29, 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
Registration Required
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 scheduled time. ...
Patricia Chadwick with Book

Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Patricia Walsh Chadwick

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Patricia Walsh Chadwick will discuss her new book Breaking Glass: Tales From the Witch of Wall Street.  In Breaking Glass, Chadwick outlines how she started on the bottom r

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:
Patricia Walsh Chadwick will discuss her new book Breaking Glass: Tales From the Witch of Wall Street.  In Breaking Glass, Chadwick outlines how she started on the bottom rung of the ladder in the world of business and worked her way to the t...
Mah-jongg

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces. Beginners welcome.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces. Beginners welcome. ...
Let's Talk

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

Thursday, May 30, 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. ...
Friends Book Shop

Book Donation Day

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

knitting

Knit & Needles Knitting Gathering

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. All levels welcome.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. All levels welcome. ...
Babytime

Bebés Bilingües

Wednesday, June 5, 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
Registration 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. Diviertanse con canticuentos, libr...

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.

Let's Talk

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

Thursday, June 6, 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. ...
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
Registration Required
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 scheduled time. ...
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. ...
knitting

Knit & Needles Knitting Gathering

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. All levels welcome.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. All levels welcome. ...
The New Yorker

New Yorker Magazine Discussion

Wednesday, June 26, 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
Registration Required
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 scheduled time. ...