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Play Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
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, spell

Register
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. Registrat...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Babytime

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
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
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor 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. Registration opens six days before storytime date. &n...

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.

Address the Mess Decluttering Seminar

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home and declutter your life. This special seminar on decluttering, led by Kimberly Tapscott, a Realtor with Keller Williams, and Liz Pen

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home and declutter your life. This special seminar on decluttering, led by Kimberly Tapscott, a Realtor with Keller Williams, and Liz Pensiero of Liz Pensiero Home Staging will provide practical tips and str...
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Make a Pipe Cleaner Flower Bouquet for Mother's Day

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Use colorful pipe cleaners to create a beautiful flower bouquet for Mother's Day. Ages 10 to 18. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:
Use colorful pipe cleaners to create a beautiful flower bouquet for Mother's Day. Ages 10 to 18. Registration required. ...
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.

Youth Enrichment Program: Reaching Our Communities

Saturday, May 11, 2024 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)
Event Details:

A free six-week enrichment program of workshops focusing on life skills, mental health and the arts. 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 enrichment program of workshops focusing on life skills, mental health and the arts. This program will help participants grow and learn in fun and meaningful ways. Breakfast will be served. Ages 12 to 18. Presented in partner...
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.

Art at the Library: Building Community Through the Arts

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Help build community through the arts with artist Jean Benoit by designing and creating a mural at the library. Art materials will be supplied. All ages. Generously supported

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:
Help build community through the arts with artist Jean Benoit by designing and creating a mural at the library. Art materials will be supplied. All ages. Generously supported by a grant from the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Reading & Rhythm Concert

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Music & Concerts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Event Details:

An interactive concert where everyone can sing, dance, move, play and enjoy orchestral music while building literacy and social/emotional skills.  All ages. Registration

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Music & Concerts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
An interactive concert where everyone can sing, dance, move, play and enjoy orchestral music while building literacy and social/emotional skills.  All ages. Registration appreciated. Presented in partnership with Orchestra Lumos and Mus...

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.

C2 Education Practice Test

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

C2 Education of Westport is hosting a free practice test event for you and a friend on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11 AM at the Harry Bennett Library in Stamford, located at&nb

Harry Bennett Branch
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
C2 Education of Westport is hosting a free practice test event for you and a friend on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11 AM at the Harry Bennett Library in Stamford, located at 115 Vine Rd, Stamford, CT 06905. We will be offering practice tests...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

World of Opera Concert: an Arts & Culture Series program

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

A performance of classic arias and duets from world-famous operas such as La Bohème and Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini, Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus M

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:
A performance of classic arias and duets from world-famous operas such as La Bohème and Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini, Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Carmen by Georges Bizet. Featured performers are soprano...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

La Tertulia de Stamford Book Club/Club de Libro

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A gathering dedicated to reading and discussing books written by Latin American authors. Each month a book is chosen for its illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cult

Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Purpose of Meeting
A gathering dedicated to reading and discussing books written by Latin American authors. Each month a book is chosen for its illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cultures that comprise Latin America.   ...
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.  Registration appreciated.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Books & Reading, 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, May 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Event Details:

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 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 "Main Library" group.

U.S. Citizenship Study Course

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Six-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. Applican

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:
Six-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. Applicants age 50 and older with 20 years of legal permanent residency or 55 a...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Health Check: Know Your Numbers

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Stamford Department of Health & Human Services will offer blood pressure screenings, height and weight checks, pre-diabetes risk assessments and information on local resour

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The Stamford Department of Health & Human Services will offer blood pressure screenings, height and weight checks, pre-diabetes risk assessments and information on local resources to improve your health. Each year, heart disease and stroke are...
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Knit & Needles Knitting Gathering

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others. All levels welcome. ...
This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group.

Why Knot Knit? Afterschool Knitting Club for Kids

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Knitters of all levels are invited to a group knitting session. Beginners will learn to cast on and do a simple stitch. Bring your own knitting needles; we will provide yarn if

Register
Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:
Knitters of all levels are invited to a group knitting session. Beginners will learn to cast on and do a simple stitch. Bring your own knitting needles; we will provide yarn if needed. If you need to borrow needles, email mallen@fergusonlibrary.or...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Open Game Night

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own game to play with others. All ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own game to play with others. All ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult. ...
This event is in the "Virtual" group.

Harry Bennett Branch Book Discussion via Zoom: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family's orchard in Northern Michigan. While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell

Register
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family's orchard in Northern Michigan. While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell them the story of Peter Duke, a famous actor with whom she shared bot...
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.

Healing Drum Circle

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South End ROOM HOLD at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism. Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:
A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism. Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia. ...

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 "Outreach" group.

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
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 accomp

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. This program is held weather permitting. ...

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" group.

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library-wide at South End Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Food shopping by appointment only, and is limited to one visit per month. Please bring own reusable bags. For more information, call 203 724-9111.

Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Community
Event Details:
Food shopping by appointment only, and is limited to one visit per month. Please bring own reusable bags. For more information, call 203 724-9111. ...
This event is in the "Virtual" group.

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New students will be assigned to a group. Click here to join the evaluation. Use the same login each week.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:
New students will be assigned to a group. Click here to join the evaluation. Use the same login each week. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early

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. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...
This event is in the "Virtual" group.

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Click here to join the conversation. Use the same login each week.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:
Click here to join the conversation. Use the same login each week. ...