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Canasta Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library-wide at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

Pros and novices are invited to play canasta, a card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Pros and novices are invited to play canasta, a card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Bebés Bilingües

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

A Spanish-language storytime featuring picture books, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Registration appreciated.

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Registration 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 storytime featuring picture books, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome.

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor Lobby 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: First Floor Lobby
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 "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group

Adult Sit & Stitch

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own needlework project and stitch in the company of others. 

Registration appreciated. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own needlework project and stitch in the company of others. 

Registration appreciated. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

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.

Ages 12 and older.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
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.

Ages 12 and older.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Documentary Screening: My Friend Kim

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Current Events, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Documentary screening of My Friend Kim, a powerful half-hour documentary directed by local filmmaker Maribeth Abrams.

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

Documentary screening of My Friend Kim, a powerful half-hour documentary directed by local filmmaker Maribeth Abrams.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Meet Professional Crossword Constructor Robyn Weintraub

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Meet Robyn Weintraub, who will discuss her work as a professional constructor of crosswords.

Teens and adults.

Registration required.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Robyn Weintraub, who will discuss her work as a professional constructor of crosswords.

Teens and adults.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Sci-Fi Book Club: Neuromancer by William Gibson

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Neuromancer by William Gibson
 
Case was the sharpest data-thief in the matrix—until
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:
Neuromancer by William Gibson
 
Case was the sharpest data-thief in the matrix—until
This event is in the "Main Library" group

Baby Social Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents, Families

A chance for new parents to get to know one another.

Snacks will be served. 

For parents and caregivers of children ages newborn to 5. 

Registration appreciated.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents, Families
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

A chance for new parents to get to know one another.

Snacks will be served. 

For parents and caregivers of children ages newborn to 5. 

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.

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Maj-Jongg Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

A free-play session of Mah-Jongg, the intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

A free-play session of Mah-Jongg, the intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

YA Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

An exciting afternoon of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons, where you'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells, and wits.

Ages 16 to 18.

Registration appreciated.

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:

An exciting afternoon of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons, where you'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells, and wits.

Ages 16 to 18.

Registration appreciated.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Storytime Stomp

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families

Drop in and stomp around while enjoying stories, songs and movement.

All ages.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in and stomp around while enjoying 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.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Spanish Book Discussion: No es un río de Selva Almada

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

No es un río de Selva Almada

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Event Details:

No es un río de Selva Almada

This event is in the "Main Library" group

AI Skills for Everyday Professionals

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Age Group:
Adults

Reimagine your professional life so that AI works with you, supporting your decisions, streamlining your workload, and elevating the quality of what you produce.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reimagine your professional life so that AI works with you, supporting your decisions, streamlining your workload, and elevating the quality of what you produce.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Art exhibit reception

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Opening of spring art exhibit. In partnership with the Stamford Art Association.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Opening of spring art exhibit. In partnership with the Stamford Art Association.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Play Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 9, 2026 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

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adults

Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library every Friday to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace.

Register here to make an appointment.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library every Friday to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace.

Register here to make an appointment.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Storytime Stomp

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Families

Drop in to stomp around while enjoying stories, songs and movement.

All ages.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in to stomp around while enjoying 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.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Little Picassos Art Club

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families

Get ready to learn, paint, draw and get a little messy.

During each session, children will explore the work of a different artist and create their own masterpiece. 

Ages 2 and older. 

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to learn, paint, draw and get a little messy.

During each session, children will explore the work of a different artist and create their own masterpiece. 

Ages 2 and older. 

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Movies that Build Community: Trees and Other Entanglements, an Avon on Tour Program

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Non-library Event
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Screening of the 2023 HBO documentary, Trees and Other Entanglements, part of the Avon on Tour: Movies That Build Community program of film screenings at the Ferguson Library while the Avon undergoes renovations.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Non-library Event
Event Details:

Screening of the 2023 HBO documentary, Trees and Other Entanglements, part of the Avon on Tour: Movies That Build Community program of film screenings at the Ferguson Library while the Avon undergoes renovations.

This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group

Free Tax Assistance

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
Adults

Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns. 

Bring all 2025 tax documents and a copy of your 2024 tax returns.

Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns. 

Bring all 2025 tax documents and a copy of your 2024 tax returns.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Afarin Ordubadi Bellisario

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults

Meet Afarin Ordubadi Bellisario, author of Silenced Whispers, an award-winning historical fiction novel set in early

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

Meet Afarin Ordubadi Bellisario, author of Silenced Whispers, an award-winning historical fiction novel set in early

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Ann M. Sexton 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 your own water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton 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 your own water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Engage Your Core: Mat Pilates

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ann M. Sexton Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Personal growth and health coach Leigh Bochicchio leads a fun, energizing mat Pilates class that blends strength, flexibility, deep breathing and mindful movement.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Personal growth and health coach Leigh Bochicchio leads a fun, energizing mat Pilates class that blends strength, flexibility, deep breathing and mindful movement.