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Navigating Social Security & Medicare

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This course offers real world strategies and methods designed for those who are preparing for retirement or are in the early stages of retirement and planning on filing for Social ...

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Purpose of Meeting

This course offers real world strategies and methods designed for those who are preparing for retirement or are in the early stages of retirement and planning on filing for Social Security & Medicare benefits.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Movement for Actors

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

An interactive workshop that will train actors in movement for theater performance. We will examine how characters move to express their emotions, their goals, and the relationship between verbal and physical communication.

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

An interactive workshop that will train actors in movement for theater performance. We will examine how characters move to express their emotions, their goals, and the relationship between verbal and physical communication.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Cover of Dune by Frank Herbert

Sci-Fi Book Club: Dune by Frank Herbert

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club/Discussion, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Dune by Frank Herbert
 
Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Book Club/Discussion, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:
Dune by Frank Herbert
 
Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story
This event is in the "Main Library" group
Parents Social

Baby Social Club

Thursday, May 14, 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 "Main Library" group
Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Study Course

Thursday, May 14, 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.

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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:

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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Mah-jongg

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, May 14, 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 "West Side Branch" group
Preschool Matinee WS

Preschool Movie Matinee

Thursday, May 14, 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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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
Dungeons & Dragons

YA Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 14, 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.

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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
Chess Club HB

Chess Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
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.

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Dungeons & Dragons

Play Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 14, 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.

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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
Sing and Stomp

Storytime Stomp

Friday, May 15, 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
STEMfluence

STEMfluence

Friday, May 15, 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. 

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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 "South End Branch" group
Haitian Heritage

Haitian Heritage Month & Flag Day Celebration

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian Flag celebration of history and culture featuring open mic music and poetry, Konpa dancing and a screening of the documentary, History of Haitian Flag.
 
Refreshments will be s
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community, Special Event
Event Details:
Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian Flag celebration of history and culture featuring open mic music and poetry, Konpa dancing and a screening of the documentary, History of Haitian Flag.
 
Refreshments will be s

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group
The Shape of Water

Movies that Build Community: The Shape of Water, an Avon on Tour Program

Friday, May 15, 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 2017 drama, The Shape of Water, 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 2017 drama, The Shape of Water, 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
CrimeConn 2026

CrimeCONN 2026: Pick Your Poison

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:30am - 5:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Books & Reading, Community, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Friends of the Ferguson Library, in partnership with Mystery Writers of America (MWA) – New York Chapter, present CrimeCONN 2026, Connecticut’s own one-day mystery lovers' conference.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Community, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event
Event Details:

The Friends of the Ferguson Library, in partnership with Mystery Writers of America (MWA) – New York Chapter, present CrimeCONN 2026, Connecticut’s own one-day mystery lovers' conference.

This event is in the "South End Branch" group
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Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

A free six-week fourth annual enrichment program of workshops focusing on life skills, mental health workshops and skill-building activities. This program will help participants grow and learn in fun and meaningful ways.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

A free six-week fourth annual enrichment program of workshops focusing on life skills, mental health workshops and skill-building activities. This program will help participants grow and learn in fun and meaningful ways.

This event is in the "South End Branch" group
Tiny Art Show

Tiny Art Show Opening Reception

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages, Families

A celebration of the artists who created works for the 2026 Tiny Art Show.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages, Families
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Event Details:

A celebration of the artists who created works for the 2026 Tiny Art Show.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Read Therapy Dog

Read to a Therapy Dog

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library to read to Zack, our beloved therapy dog.

Ages 5 to 12.

 

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library to read to Zack, our beloved therapy dog.

Ages 5 to 12.

 

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Friends Book Shop

Book Donation Day

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Friends Events, Books & Reading
Age Group:
All ages

Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop.

Please bring no more than two boxes of bags of books, CDs or DVDs.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Friends Events, Books & Reading
Event Details:

Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop.

Please bring no more than two boxes of bags of books, CDs or DVDs.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Kindergarten Prep

Kindergarten Prep

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Let's get ready for Kindergarten: Enjoy a story time and practice counting, reciting the alphabet, basic sign language, coloring, shapes and handwriting to build confidence. 

Ages 3 to 5.

Registration required.

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

Let's get ready for Kindergarten: Enjoy a story time and practice counting, reciting the alphabet, basic sign language, coloring, shapes and handwriting to build confidence. 

Ages 3 to 5.

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
Zumba Pamela

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, May 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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

La Tertulia de Stamford Club de Libro (Book Club)

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ann M. Sexton Board Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Book Club - Meets two Sundays each month to discuss world literature in general, with a special focus on Latin American Literature.Event is not open to the public.

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Ann M. Sexton Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book Club - Meets two Sundays each month to discuss world literature in general, with a special focus on Latin American Literature.

Event is not open to the public.