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Evening of Poetry & Jazz

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library-wide at South End Branch
Program Type:
Music & Concerts
Age Group:
Adults

An evening of smooth jazz and the spoken word to celebrate National Poetry Month with Richard "Cookie" Thomas and featured poet, Sahmra Sawyer.

Snacks will be served.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Concerts
Event Details:

An evening of smooth jazz and the spoken word to celebrate National Poetry Month with Richard "Cookie" Thomas and featured poet, Sahmra Sawyer.

Snacks will be served.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Toddler Playgroup

Play & Read

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 years.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community
Event Details:

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 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.

Homework Help

After-School Homework Help

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

A welcoming and supportive after‑school homework help environment designed to give students the guidance they need to succeed.

Snacks will be served.

Grades 1 to 8.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

A welcoming and supportive after‑school homework help environment designed to give students the guidance they need to succeed.

Snacks will be served.

Grades 1 to 8.

Spring Sprout Saturday

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages, Families

Build memories as you curl up with your loved ones, enjoy stories, listen to music, do crafts and unwind.

Meet someone new or reconnect with old friends.

All ages.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages, Families
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Build memories as you curl up with your loved ones, enjoy stories, listen to music, do crafts and unwind.

Meet someone new or reconnect with old friends.

All ages.

Homework Help

After-School Homework Help

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

A welcoming and supportive after‑school homework help environment designed to give students the guidance they need to succeed.

Snacks will be served.

Grades 1 to 8.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

A welcoming and supportive after‑school homework help environment designed to give students the guidance they need to succeed.

Snacks will be served.

Grades 1 to 8.

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Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities

Saturday, May 9, 2026 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)

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

Bond with Mothers & Nature

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families

A special Mother’s Day celebration featuring a bilingual reading of BOTO: Simple Happiness/Felicidad Simple.

Families will enjoy a calm, nurturing moment, then connect with Mother Nature by planting baby plants.

All ages.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

A special Mother’s Day celebration featuring a bilingual reading of BOTO: Simple Happiness/Felicidad Simple.

Families will enjoy a calm, nurturing moment, then connect with Mother Nature by planting baby plants.

All ages.

Toddler Playgroup

Play & Read

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 years.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community
Event Details:

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 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.

Homework Help

After-School Homework Help

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

A welcoming and supportive after‑school homework help environment designed to give students the guidance they need to succeed.

Snacks will be served.

Grades 1 to 8.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

A welcoming and supportive after‑school homework help environment designed to give students the guidance they need to succeed.

Snacks will be served.

Grades 1 to 8.

Haitian Heritage

Haitian Heritage Month & Flag Day Celebration

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian Flag celebration of history and culture featuring open mic music and poetry, Konpa dancing and a screening of the documentary, History of Haitian Flag.
 
Refreshments will be s
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community, Special Event
Event Details:
Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian Flag celebration of history and culture featuring open mic music and poetry, Konpa dancing and a screening of the documentary, History of Haitian Flag.
 
Refreshments will be s

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

ROC logo

Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities

Saturday, May 16, 2026 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)

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

Tiny Art Show

Tiny Art Show Opening Reception

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages, Families

A celebration of the artists who created works for the 2026 Tiny Art Show.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages, Families
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Event Details:

A celebration of the artists who created works for the 2026 Tiny Art Show.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

Homework Help

After-School Homework Help

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

A welcoming and supportive after‑school homework help environment designed to give students the guidance they need to succeed.

Snacks will be served.

Grades 1 to 8.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

A welcoming and supportive after‑school homework help environment designed to give students the guidance they need to succeed.

Snacks will be served.

Grades 1 to 8.

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Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities

Saturday, May 23, 2026 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)

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

The Main Library 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

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
Toddler Playgroup

Play & Read

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 years.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community
Event Details:

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 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.

Homework Help

After-School Homework Help

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

A welcoming and supportive after‑school homework help environment designed to give students the guidance they need to succeed.

Snacks will be served.

Grades 1 to 8.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

A welcoming and supportive after‑school homework help environment designed to give students the guidance they need to succeed.

Snacks will be served.

Grades 1 to 8.

ROC logo

Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities

Saturday, May 30, 2026 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)

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

ROC logo

Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities

Saturday, June 6, 2026 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)

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

Toddler Playgroup

Play & Read

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 years.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community
Event Details:

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 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.

ROC logo

Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities

Saturday, June 13, 2026 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)

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

Toddler Playgroup

Play & Read

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 years.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community
Event Details:

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 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.

All Library Facilities Closed for Independence 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