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Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch Book Discussion Via Zoom: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

This event is in the "Virtual" group

Reading Roadmap: A Parent Information Session

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Language & Education
Age Group:
Parents, Adults

Every child has the potential to become a confident, joyful reader, and knowing where to start makes all the difference.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Parents, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Language & Education
Event Details:

Every child has the potential to become a confident, joyful reader, and knowing where to start makes all the difference.

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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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 "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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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 "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

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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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

Silent Book Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for our very own chapter of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world who gather in person and online to read together in quiet camaraderie.

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

Join us for our very own chapter of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world who gather in person and online to read together in quiet camaraderie.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

LGBTQ+ Social Book Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome.

Teens and adults.

Registration appreciated.

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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome.

Teens and adults.

Registration appreciated.

This event is in the "Virtual" group

Harry Bennett Branch Book Discussion via Zoom: The Postcard by Anne Berest

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

The Postcard by Anne Berest

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Postcard by Anne Berest

This event is in the "South End Branch" group

Play & Read

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 years.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community
Event Details:

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 years.

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 "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group

New Book Discussion: Mona's Eyes

Wednesday, April 15, 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 Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser.

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 Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Preschool Movie Matinee

Thursday, April 16, 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

Kindergarten Prep

Saturday, April 18, 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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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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Kindergarten Prep

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-2)

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.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, 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.

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 23, 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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Read to a Therapy Dog

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 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: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading
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 "Main Library" group

TMAD: Teen Volunteers

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Teens Making a Difference program, where you learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions, get free books, participate in a show-and-tell, and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as volunteer work.

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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: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens Making a Difference program, where you learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions, get free books, participate in a show-and-tell, and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as volunteer work.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Virtual" group

South End Branch African and African American Authors Book Discussion Via Zoom: Jackal by Erin E. Adams

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Jackal by Erin E. Adams

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Event Details:

Jackal by Erin E. Adams

This event is in the "South End Branch" group

Play & Read

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 years.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community
Event Details:

A cozy play group with stories, movement and fun activities that spark the imagination.

Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Ages 12 months to 4 years.

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

Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Songs, stories and activities in English and Spanish that build early literacy skills.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration appreciated.

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

Songs, stories and activities in English and Spanish that build early literacy skills.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

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 "West Side Branch" group

Preschool Movie Matinee

Thursday, April 30, 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 "Main Library" group

An Evening with Actor Gina Gershon, Author of AlphaPussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

An evening with award-winning actor Gina Gershon.

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

An evening with award-winning actor Gina Gershon.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Joe R. Sexton Lecture Series: Becky Aikman, Author of Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Author Events, Books & Reading, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

As part of the annual Joe R.

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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

As part of the annual Joe R.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Preschool Movie Matinee

Thursday, May 7, 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.