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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Family Magic Show

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Age Group:
All ages, Families

Prepare to be amazed by magician Jon Cap, who mixes comedy and magic as he performs incredible illusions that will leave you astounded.

All ages.

Registration required; every guest must register individually.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed by magician Jon Cap, who mixes comedy and magic as he performs incredible illusions that will leave you astounded.

All ages.

Registration required; every guest must register individually.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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 "Main Library" group

Teen Podcast Club

Friday, June 20, 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.

Full
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

Friday, June 20, 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 music and dancing.

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 music and dancing.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Doughnuts with Dad: A Father-Son Book Club

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Families

Enjoy doughnuts and discussion in this fun, laid-back book club for elementary-aged boys and their dads (or father figures).

Ages 6 and older.

Registration required.

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

Enjoy doughnuts and discussion in this fun, laid-back book club for elementary-aged boys and their dads (or father figures).

Ages 6 and older.

Registration required.

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

Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library-wide at South End Branch at Waterside
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles. 

Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles. 

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Nature Camp: Dinosaur Discovery

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families

Dig into the world of dinosaurs and their modern-day relatives.

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

Dig into the world of dinosaurs and their modern-day relatives.

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 "South End Branch at Waterside" group

Juneteenth Commemoration

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch at Waterside
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community
Age Group:
All ages

Make your own drum with master drummer Henry Jones. We will also share Juneteenth stories.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

Cancelled
Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community
Event Details:

Make your own drum with master drummer Henry Jones. We will also share Juneteenth stories.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, June 21, 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 "Main Library" group

Doughnuts with Dad

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults

Dress up as a dad and enjoy doughnuts and dancing to celebrate all dads.

All ages.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: All ages, Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dress up as a dad and enjoy doughnuts and dancing to celebrate all dads.

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.

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

LGBTQ+ Social Book Club

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Join the group to discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome.

Registration required.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the group to discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Women's Self-Defense Workshop

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Club Kung Fu of Stamford will lead a female-centric self-defense workshop focusing on three phases: setting up boundaries and assessing the threat; learning the best way to strike using palms, elbows and knees; and defending a

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Club Kung Fu of Stamford will lead a female-centric self-defense workshop focusing on three phases: setting up boundaries and assessing the threat; learning the best way to strike using palms, elbows and knees; and defending a

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration appreciated

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger 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.

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

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 3 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 3 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.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Knit & Needles: Knitting Gathering

Monday, June 23, 2025 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.

Registration appreciated.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.

Registration appreciated.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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 "Main Library" group

Rail Service and Fare Changes Public Hearing

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting to discuss and receive feedback regarding proposed rail service and fare changes in Connecticut.

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

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting to discuss and receive feedback regarding proposed rail service and fare changes in Connecticut.

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

South End Branch African and African American Authors Hybrid Book Discussion: When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library-wide at South End Branch at Waterside
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Event Details:
This event is in the "Outreach" group

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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 brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

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

Waterside Whimsy: Tales & Tunes

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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

Board book read-along, music and movement.

Ages 6 months to 5 years 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:

Board book read-along, music and movement.

Ages 6 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium 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: Third Floor Auditorium
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 "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group

Hula Hoopla Preschool Program

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Lawn at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)

Fitness fun with hula hoops and music. Participants will enjoy hula hoop instruction, engage through age-appropriate games and team-building activities, and celebrate self-expression and creativity.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fitness fun with hula hoops and music. Participants will enjoy hula hoop instruction, engage through age-appropriate games and team-building activities, and celebrate self-expression and creativity.

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 "West Side Branch" group

Preschool Movie Matinee

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

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: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, 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

Coloring & Conversation

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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.