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Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room 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: Third Floor Rotary Room
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 "Virtual" group

Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.
 

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

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.
 

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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 brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Teen Sewing Workshop

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations) at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Four-session workshop where you'll learn how to use a sewing machine and make a tote bag and book cover.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

Four-session workshop where you'll learn how to use a sewing machine and make a tote bag and book cover.  

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group

Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area at South End Branch at Waterside
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families

A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy.

Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Event Details:

A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy.

Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Little Picassos Art Club

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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!

Each session, children will explore the work of a different artist and create their own masterpiece. 

Ages 2 and older. 

Registration required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to learn, paint, draw and get a little messy!

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 brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Color with Quiver and Build with LittleBits

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D and make your own inventions using LittleBits electronic building blocks.

Ages 5 to 10; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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 and make your own inventions using LittleBits electronic building blocks.

Ages 5 to 10; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

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 brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Mining for Gemstones

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Age Group:
All ages, Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families

Learn about minerals and gemstones, then dig, find, keep and take home your own rock.

All ages.

Registration required.

Presented in partnership with Dinosaurs Rock.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: All ages, Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about minerals and gemstones, then dig, find, keep and take home your own rock.

All ages.

Registration required.

Presented in partnership with Dinosaurs Rock.

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 brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

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

Adult Paint & Sip

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

Local artist and art instructor Thomas Morrissey will lead a Paint & Sip session focused on creating a landscape painting on sketch pad paper.

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

Local artist and art instructor Thomas Morrissey will lead a Paint & Sip session focused on creating a landscape painting on sketch pad paper.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Lawyers in Libraries

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Second Floor Study Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

If your case involves Landlord/Tenant, Immigration, Family, Employment or any other areas of legal concern, a volunteer attorney is available to meet with you for 20 minutes.

Please bring any relevant paperwork regarding your case.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

If your case involves Landlord/Tenant, Immigration, Family, Employment or any other areas of legal concern, a volunteer attorney is available to meet with you for 20 minutes.

Please bring any relevant paperwork regarding your case.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Family Centers Social Worker at the Library

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor Lobby at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Jake Tobias, a case worker from Family Centers, will be in the library two days a week to be a resource for anyone who needs help in navigating difficult situations and to assist i...

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
Purpose of Meeting

Jake Tobias, a case worker from Family Centers, will be in the library two days a week to be a resource for anyone who needs help in navigating difficult situations and to assist in connecting them to appropriate services. Jake will be at a t

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Babytime

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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 brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Storytime Stomp

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families

Stomp along to stories, songs and movement.

All ages.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Event Details:

Stomp along to 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

Nature Camp: Magical Beasts and Where to Find Them

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families

Meet animals from common fairy tales as well as those from our favorite stories that seem like they are made up. 

All ages. 

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet animals from common fairy tales as well as those from our favorite stories that seem like they are made up. 

All ages. 

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Friday Flicks: Moana 2

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families

Have a snack and spend the afternoon with us watching the animated film Moana 2. Rated PG.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Event Details:

Have a snack and spend the afternoon with us watching the animated film Moana 2. Rated PG.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Teen Podcast Club

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations) at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Language & Education, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Do you have something to say? Use your voice, leadership training, and communication skills to develop a podcast program for the Ferguson Library community.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Language & Education, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have something to say? Use your voice, leadership training, and communication skills to develop a podcast program for the Ferguson Library community.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group

Friday Music & Dance Blast: Line Dancing

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library-wide at South End Branch at Waterside
Program Type:
Community, Music & Concerts
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the end of the work week with line dancing with Lorrie Goings.

Snacks will be served.

Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Music & Concerts
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the work week with line dancing with Lorrie Goings.

Snacks will be served.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Third Floor 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor 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 brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Third Floor 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 a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor 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 a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Read to a Therapy Dog

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading
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 before your 15-minute session.

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration and appointment required; spots are limited.

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

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

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration and appointment required; spots are limited.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Concert for Peace

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Community, Music & Concerts, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages

Enjoy music, dancing and singing during special performances the Amazonas Cultural Ballet of Bolivia; the Stamford Jazz Band for Peace, featuring Jim Clark, David Durrell, Walter Custodio, Paco Godoy and Nathaly Palacios; singer Karen Bravo, compo

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Community, Music & Concerts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy music, dancing and singing during special performances the Amazonas Cultural Ballet of Bolivia; the Stamford Jazz Band for Peace, featuring Jim Clark, David Durrell, Walter Custodio, Paco Godoy and Nathaly Palacios; singer Karen Bravo, compo

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.