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Babytime

Babytime

Friday, May 1, 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 program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more.

Ages 18 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration required.

Upcoming
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 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 sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
STEMfluence

STEMfluence

Friday, May 1, 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), Teens (grades 6-12)

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

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
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
National Treasure

Movies that Build Community: National Treasure, an Avon on Tour Program

Friday, May 1, 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 2004 action drama, National Treasure, 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 2004 action drama, National Treasure, 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 "Main Library" group
Friends Book Shop Collectible Sale

Friends Book Shop Collectible Sale

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends Events, Books & Reading, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages

The Friends Book Shop will hold its annual Collectible Sale, featuring a curated selection of collectible and vintage books at great prices, including first & special editions, signed & inscribed copies, leather-bound s

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Friends Events, Books & Reading, Special Event
Event Details:

The Friends Book Shop will hold its annual Collectible Sale, featuring a curated selection of collectible and vintage books at great prices, including first & special editions, signed & inscribed copies, leather-bound s

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "South End Branch" group

Spring Sprout Saturday

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
All ages, Families

Build memories as you curl up with your loved ones, enjoy stories, listen to music, do crafts and unwind.

Meet someone new or reconnect with old friends.

All ages.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages, Families
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Build memories as you curl up with your loved ones, enjoy stories, listen to music, do crafts and unwind.

Meet someone new or reconnect with old friends.

All ages.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Zumba Pamela

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, May 2, 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
Pilates

Engage Your Core: Mat Pilates

Saturday, May 2, 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.

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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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Super Smash Bros.

Video Game Tournament

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Choose your character and try to outlast your friends during the library’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game tournament.

Controllers will be provided.

Grades 6 to 12.

Registration appreciated.

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, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Choose your character and try to outlast your friends during the library’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game tournament.

Controllers will be provided.

Grades 6 to 12.

Registration appreciated.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Documentary Screening: Azure Dust: Inside Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Age Group:
Adults
Documentary screening of Azure Dust: Inside Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone to mark the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl (Chernobyl in Ukrainian) nuclear disaster.
 
The film explores the radioactiv
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:
Documentary screening of Azure Dust: Inside Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone to mark the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl (Chernobyl in Ukrainian) nuclear disaster.
 
The film explores the radioactiv
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group
Mother's Day

Adult Crafting: Mother's Day Card

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

Design a card for someone special. Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

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

Design a card for someone special. Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Friends Book Shop Collectible Sale

Friends Book Shop Collectible Sale

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends Events, Books & Reading, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages

The Friends Book Shop will hold its annual Collectible Sale, featuring a curated selection of collectible and vintage books at great prices, including first & special editions, signed & inscribed copies, leather-bound s

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Friends Events, Books & Reading, Special Event
Event Details:

The Friends Book Shop will hold its annual Collectible Sale, featuring a curated selection of collectible and vintage books at great prices, including first & special editions, signed & inscribed copies, leather-bound s

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Asian Pacific

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Music & Concerts
Age Group:
All ages

A celebration of East and Southeast Asian cultures, featuring classical and traditional dances, storytelling, a martial arts demonstration, paper crafts, calligraphy and face-painting.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Music & Concerts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A celebration of East and Southeast Asian cultures, featuring classical and traditional dances, storytelling, a martial arts demonstration, paper crafts, calligraphy and face-painting.

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 "Main Library" group
Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Study Course

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Seven-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. 

Registration required.

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

Seven-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. 

Registration required.

This event is in the "Virtual" group
How to Read a Book

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch Book Discussion Via Zoom: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Club/Discussion, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

How to Read a Book by Monica wood

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club/Discussion, Books & Reading
Event Details:

How to Read a Book by Monica wood

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
knitting

Knit & Needles Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library-wide 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.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
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 "West Side Branch" group
De-Stress Fest

Mellow Mondays

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All ages

Start the week with stress-reducing activities like reading, arts, crafts and building projects. 

Supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

 

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

Start the week with stress-reducing activities like reading, arts, crafts and building projects. 

Supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

 

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Nintendo Switch

Video Game Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Use our Nintendo Switch to game on the large screen in our auditorium.

Ages 8 and older.

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

Use our Nintendo Switch to game on the large screen in our auditorium.

Ages 8 and older.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Littles Art Club: Keith Haring

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Parents, Families

Celebrate Keith Haring's birthday by creating a life-size outline of yourself and making it pop.

Participants will use messy art supplies so please dress accordingly.

Caregiver assistance is required.

18 months and older.

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

Celebrate Keith Haring's birthday by creating a life-size outline of yourself and making it pop.

Participants will use messy art supplies so please dress accordingly.

Caregiver assistance is required.

18 months and older.

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 "Main Library" group
Let's Talk Teens

Kids Let's Talk

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

All levels welcome.

Grades 2 to 5.

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

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

All levels welcome.

Grades 2 to 5.

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 "Outreach" group
outdoor storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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 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: 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 sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Virtual" group
Let's Talk

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

New students will be assigned to a group after their level evaluation.

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

New students will be assigned to a group after their level evaluation.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Community Mindfulness New Logo

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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 "Virtual" group
Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join the conversation here; use the same login each week.

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

Join the conversation here; use the same login each week.

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

Budding Bookworms

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy longer stories and a book discussion. We will focus on developing an understanding of story format and fostering a continued love of reading.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy longer stories and a book discussion. We will focus on developing an understanding of story format and fostering a continued love of reading.

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.