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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 "West Side Branch" group

LEGO® Play Day

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Design and build your own amazing creations using Lego® blocks. Take a photo of your masterpiece before you disassemble.  

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration required.

 

Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Event Details:

Design and build your own amazing creations using Lego® blocks. Take a photo of your masterpiece before you disassemble.  

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration required.

 

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.

Register
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 "South End Branch" group

After-School Homework Help

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

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 New York Times 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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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

Mah-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

Slime Time!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families

Create your own color-changing slime and learn the science behind what causes it to change colors. Supplies will be provided.

All ages.

Registration required.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own color-changing slime and learn the science behind what causes it to change colors. Supplies will be provided.

All ages.

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 sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Preschool Movie Matinee

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Music & Concerts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics.

Ages 18 months to 5 years.

Snacks will be served.

Registration appreciated.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Music & Concerts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics.

Ages 18 months to 5 years.

Snacks will be served.

Registration appreciated.

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

Make Jar Lid Suncatchers

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

Make a suncatcher using a mason jar lid. Supplies will be provided.

Registration required. 

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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:

Make a suncatcher using a mason jar lid. Supplies will be provided.

Registration required. 

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 "West Side Branch" group

Tiny Art Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages

Art session for all to paint, draw and color a small canvas. Supplies will be provided.

Take your masterpiece home or submit it to the library's Tiny Art Show.

All ages.

 

Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Event Details:

Art session for all to paint, draw and color a small canvas. Supplies will be provided.

Take your masterpiece home or submit it to the library's Tiny Art Show.

All ages.

 

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 Opening 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 reception for Urban Landscapes, a juried show featuring works by local and regional artists. The show will be on view through August 27.

Pictured: The Rebel by Katie Gallo

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

Opening reception for Urban Landscapes, a juried show featuring works by local and regional artists. The show will be on view through August 27.

Pictured: The Rebel by Katie Gallo

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 "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 "Main Library" group

Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Bring a favorite poem or write your own during Poem in Your Pocket Day.

Bilingual poetry is encouraged (with translations).

Ages 8 to 12.

Registration required.

 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Books & Reading, Community, Special Event, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a favorite poem or write your own during Poem in Your Pocket Day.

Bilingual poetry is encouraged (with translations).

Ages 8 to 12.

Registration required.

 

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

STEMfluence

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Ann M. Sexton Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8)

Calling all aspiring creators and future engineers to put their skills to the test building towers, bridges and unique structures. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring creators and future engineers to put their skills to the test building towers, bridges and unique structures. 

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.