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Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Free Tax Assistance

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett 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: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
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

Cuddlers & Crawlers

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and special books. Free play and tummy time afterwards.

This program is only for pre-walking babies 12 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and special books. Free play and tummy time afterwards.

This program is only for pre-walking babies 12 months and younger 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities.

Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities.

Ages 18 months to 5 years 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 sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Canasta Club

Wednesday, February 18, 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, February 18, 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

De-Stress Fest

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Lower Level Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Drop in to de-stress with your friends and enjoy snacks, games and a relaxing craft.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Drop in to de-stress with your friends and enjoy snacks, games and a relaxing craft.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, February 18, 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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group

The New Yorker Magazine Discussion

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Library-wide at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker

Also available via Zoom.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker

Also available via Zoom.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Littles Art Club: Jim Dine

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Parents

We'll explore the works of Jim Dine and create a replica of his signature heart designs. 

Ages 2 and older. 

Registration appreciated.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Parents
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll explore the works of Jim Dine and create a replica of his signature heart designs. 

Ages 2 and older. 

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 "Virtual" group

Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Get Your Game On!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Drop in and play Chess, Checkers, KerPlunk or Nintendo.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration appreciated.

 

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

Drop in and play Chess, Checkers, KerPlunk or Nintendo.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration appreciated.

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, February 18, 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 "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group

New Book Discussion: Audition

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

A friendly and relaxed discussion of the novel Audition by Katie Kitamura

Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

A friendly and relaxed discussion of the novel Audition by Katie Kitamura

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Civil Rights Film Series: Marshall, a Black History Month Program

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

A screening of the 2017 feature film Marshall, the story of Thurgood Marshall, the crusading NAACP lawyer who would become the first Black Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases, Brown vs.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

A screening of the 2017 feature film Marshall, the story of Thurgood Marshall, the crusading NAACP lawyer who would become the first Black Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases, Brown vs.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Easy English for Beginners: Side by Side

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing during this six-week interactive English course based on the Side by Side TV program by Steven Molinsky and Bill Bliss.

Registration required.

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

Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing during this six-week interactive English course based on the Side by Side TV program by Steven Molinsky and Bill Bliss.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library-wide 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: Library-wide
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

De-Stress Fest

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Lower Level Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Drop in to de-stress with your friends and enjoy snacks, games and a relaxing craft.

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Drop in to de-stress with your friends and enjoy snacks, games and a relaxing craft.

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Lunar New Year Game, Story & Craft

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families

Enjoy a game and story about the Chinese zodiac, then decorate your own glass lantern to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Supplies will be provided.

Grades K to 8.

Registration required.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a game and story about the Chinese zodiac, then decorate your own glass lantern to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Supplies will be provided.

Grades K to 8.

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, February 19, 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.

Register
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 "Main Library" group

Step Up

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Join Stamford Cradle to Career's free program designed to help high school students explore career paths, build life skills, and plan for their goals after high school.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

Join Stamford Cradle to Career's free program designed to help high school students explore career paths, build life skills, and plan for their goals after high school.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

YA Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Teen 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 Teen 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

Chess Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Learn from chess experts how to play and develop strategies in this popular game.

Bring a friend or join on your own. 

Ages 5 and older. 

Registration required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn from chess experts how to play and develop strategies in this popular game.

Bring a friend or join on your own. 

Ages 5 and older. 

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Virtual" group

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series via Zoom / Sales

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Age Group:
Adults

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series
John Garber, Strategy Director, ADP Ventures
Sales

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Event Details:

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series
John Garber, Strategy Director, ADP Ventures
Sales