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Coloring & Conversation

Coloring & Conversation

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, 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: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

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

Teens and adults.

Scottoline with Book

Friends Author Series: An Evening with Lisa Scottoline, Author of The Unraveling of Julia

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Friends Events, Author Events
Age Group:
Adults

Meet The New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline, who will discuss her latest book The Unraveling of Julia. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Friends Events, Author Events
Event Details:

Meet The New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline, who will discuss her latest book The Unraveling of Julia. 

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Family Centers Social Worker at the Library

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor Lobby at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Jake Tobias, a case worker from Family Centers, will be in the library two days a week to be a resource for anyone who needs help in navigating difficult situations and to assist i...

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
Purpose of Meeting

Jake Tobias, a case worker from Family Centers, will be in the library two days a week to be a resource for anyone who needs help in navigating difficult situations and to assist in connecting them to appropriate services. Jake will be at a t

Coloring & Conversation

Coloring & Conversation

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, 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: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

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

Teens and adults.

Babytime

Babytime

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

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.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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.

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.

Sing and Stomp

Storytime Stomp

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families

Stomp along to stories, songs and movement.

All ages.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Event Details:

Stomp along to stories, songs and movement.

All ages.

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.

Dog Man

Dog Man Party

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families

Celebrate the wildly popular Dog Man series with themed games, creative crafts and plenty of silly fun. Whether you’re Team Supa Buddy or a fan of Petey the Cat, there’s something for everyone.

Ages 6 and older. 

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the wildly popular Dog Man series with themed games, creative crafts and plenty of silly fun. Whether you’re Team Supa Buddy or a fan of Petey the Cat, there’s something for everyone.

Ages 6 and older. 

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

A Minecraft Movie

Friday Flicks: A Minecraft Movie

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families

Have a snack and spend the afternoon with us watching the film A Minecraft Movie. Rated PG.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Event Details:

Have a snack and spend the afternoon with us watching the film A Minecraft Movie. Rated PG.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Podcasting

Teen Podcast Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations) at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Language & Education, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Do you have something to say? Use your voice, leadership training, and communication skills to develop a podcast program for the Ferguson Library community.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Language & Education, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have something to say? Use your voice, leadership training, and communication skills to develop a podcast program for the Ferguson Library community.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

Chess for Kids

Chess Club

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman.

Beginners welcome.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman.

Beginners welcome.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Combo Yoga

Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library-wide at South End Branch at Waterside
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles. 

Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles. 

Zumba Pamela

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, July 19, 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.

 

Medha Singhania

Meet Medha Singhania, Author of the Picture Book Goldeta

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Author Events, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families

Meet local eight-grade author Medha Singhania, who will read from her debut picture book Goldeta.

Stick around for some adorable chick-themed crafts.

Ages 3 and older with an accompanying caregiver. 

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Author Events, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet local eight-grade author Medha Singhania, who will read from her debut picture book Goldeta.

Stick around for some adorable chick-themed crafts.

Ages 3 and older with an accompanying caregiver. 

Kimono

A Year in Kimono Presentation

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

This event was rescheduled from May 11, 2025.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event was rescheduled from May 11, 2025.

Financial Workshop and Business Seminar

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Join the information session for free to learn about financial planning which includes estate planning, tax optimization, college savings, proper protection, investment diversifica...

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

Join the information session for free to learn about financial planning which includes estate planning, tax optimization, college savings, proper protection, investment diversification and retirement planning.

Family Storytime

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration appreciated

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Registration 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.

Toddler Playgroup

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 3 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 3 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.

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park in Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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 Commons Park in Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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.

Face Painting

Face Painting Training

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

Professional face painter Funela will teach how to paint faces for any occasion.

Grades 6 to 12.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Professional face painter Funela will teach how to paint faces for any occasion.

Grades 6 to 12.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Introducing Rapid SOS for Targeted Emergency Assistance

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to build your health profile on your smartphone so Rapid SOS, a data portal, can communicate your health information from stock health apps with first responders when a 911 call is made.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

Learn how to build your health profile on your smartphone so Rapid SOS, a data portal, can communicate your health information from stock health apps with first responders when a 911 call is made.

Level Up w/Summer Scares

Summer Scares Read-A-Thon

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Coloring & Conversation

Coloring & Conversation

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, 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: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

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

Teens and adults.

outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents

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.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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.

Curious Kids

Waterside Whimsy: Tales & Tunes

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area at South End Branch at Waterside
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families

Board book read-along, music and movement.

Ages 6 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Board book read-along, music and movement.

Ages 6 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.