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Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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.

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, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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

Curious Creators

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families

A hands-on STEAM adventure where young minds explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through experiments and creative projects.

Ages 3 and older with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration required.

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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:

A hands-on STEAM adventure where young minds explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through experiments and creative projects.

Ages 3 and older 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Ballroom Dance Workshop

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for holiday parties by learning to dance like a pro with instructor Simone Assboeck. In this four-part workshop you will learn different Latin and ballroom styles that are perfect for your favorite holiday tunes.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for holiday parties by learning to dance like a pro with instructor Simone Assboeck. In this four-part workshop you will learn different Latin and ballroom styles that are perfect for your favorite holiday tunes.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Gingerbread Storytime & Craft

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-2)

Enjoy stories, craft your own paper gingerbread house and join in helping to decorate the library's big gingerbread house. Supplies will be provided.

Gingerbread cookies will be served.

Ages 4 to 9. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, craft your own paper gingerbread house and join in helping to decorate the library's big gingerbread house. Supplies will be provided.

Gingerbread cookies will be served.

Ages 4 to 9. 

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

Knit & Needles Gathering

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Kids Let's Talk

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

All levels welcome.

Grades 2 to 5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

All levels welcome.

Grades 2 to 5.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Teen Let's Talk

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12)

Learners of all levels are invited to practice and improve their English conversational skills through peer interaction.

Grades 6 to 12. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Learners of all levels are invited to practice and improve their English conversational skills through peer interaction.

Grades 6 to 12. 

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Virtual" group

South End Branch African and African American Authors Book Discussion via Zoom: A Christmas to Remember by Beverly Jenkins

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

A Christmas to Remember by Beverly Jenkins

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Event Details:

A Christmas to Remember by Beverly Jenkins

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Sensory Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Families

An interactive and inclusive storytime that includes freedom of movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. 

Ages 3 to 6 with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration required

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

An interactive and inclusive storytime that includes freedom of movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. 

Ages 3 to 6 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ann M. Sexton Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect.

Appropriate for all levels of practice.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton 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.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Color in 3D With Quiver

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "South End Branch (Reopening Fall 2025)" group
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group
This event is in the "West Side Branch" group
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group
This event is in the "Outreach" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "System-Wide" group

All Library Facilities Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch (Reopening Fall 2025), Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch (Reopening Fall 2025), Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide
This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
This event is in the "South End Branch (Reopening Fall 2025)" group
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group
This event is in the "West Side Branch" group
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group
This event is in the "Outreach" group
This event is in the "Virtual" group
This event is in the "System-Wide" group

All Library Facilities Closed for Christmas

All Day
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch (Reopening Fall 2025), Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch (Reopening Fall 2025), Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide
This event is in the "Main Library" group

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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.

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 "Main Library" group

Ballroom Dance Workshop

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for holiday parties by learning to dance like a pro with instructor Simone Assboeck. In this four-part workshop you will learn different Latin and ballroom styles that are perfect for your favorite holiday tunes.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for holiday parties by learning to dance like a pro with instructor Simone Assboeck. In this four-part workshop you will learn different Latin and ballroom styles that are perfect for your favorite holiday tunes.

This event is in the "Outreach" group

Stamford Celebrates Kwanzaa

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages

Community celebration in observance of the principle of Kujichagulia (self-determination) featuring guest speaker Rev. Tamesha Mills of the Bethel A.M.E. Church of Samford. Activities include drumming, dancing and poetry readings.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Community celebration in observance of the principle of Kujichagulia (self-determination) featuring guest speaker Rev. Tamesha Mills of the Bethel A.M.E. Church of Samford. Activities include drumming, dancing and poetry readings.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Knit & Needles Gathering

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ann M. Sexton Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect.

Appropriate for all levels of practice.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Building Bonanza

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our LEGO®, Keva plank and magnetic tile collections.

Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our LEGO®, Keva plank and magnetic tile collections.

Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Lafayette Pop-Up Library" group

Whimsical Wednesdays: Storytime & Craft

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families

Stories read-along and craft with Ms. Ibsen.

Ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver.

Library Branch: Lafayette Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories read-along and craft with Ms. Ibsen.

Ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Noon Years Eve: Glow-in-the-Dark Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Parents, Families

Bring the whole family to ring in the new year a little early.

Ages 3 to 10.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Parents, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to ring in the new year a little early.

Ages 3 to 10.

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

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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 "Main Library" group

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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.

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.