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Harry Bennett Branch Book Discussion via Microsoft Teams: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
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Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

National Radon Month Table

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Health Educators at the Stamford Department of Health & Human Services will have a table setup in the New Materials Room during Radon Awareness Month (January). Their goal...

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

Health Educators at the Stamford Department of Health & Human Services will have a table setup in the New Materials Room during Radon Awareness Month (January).

Book Giveaway

Sensory Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families

An interactive and inclusive storytime that includes freedom of movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. 

Ages 3 to 6 with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration required

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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

An interactive and inclusive storytime that includes freedom of movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. 

Ages 3 to 6 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.

Let's Talk

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

New students will be assigned to a group.

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

New students will be assigned to a group.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

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

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Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

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

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Crafternoon: Snowman Snowglobe

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Create a snowperson "snowglobe" using recycled materials. Supplies will be provided.

Grades 3 to 8

Registration required.

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Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a snowperson "snowglobe" using recycled materials. Supplies will be provided.

Grades 3 to 8

Registration required.

Cookies and Coloring

Cookies & Coloring

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults

Enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring.

Cookies will be served; supplies will be provided.

Ages 5 and older.

Registration required.

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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring.

Cookies will be served; supplies will be provided.

Ages 5 and older.

Registration required.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

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

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Tarpey Hitt Barbie Land

An Evening with Tarpley Hitt author of Barbieland: The Unauthorized History

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults

An evening with Tarpley Hitt, who will discuss her book Barbieland: The Unauthorized History.

Rescheduled from December 3, 2025

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

An evening with Tarpley Hitt, who will discuss her book Barbieland: The Unauthorized History.

Rescheduled from December 3, 2025

Let's Talk

Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Practice your conversational skills in a group. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

Practice your conversational skills in a group. 

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

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

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Toddler Playgroup

Toddler Stay & Play

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books, build with blocks, and play with others. 

Upcoming
Registration 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:

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books, build with blocks, and play with others. 

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.

Canasta

Canasta Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

Pros and novices are invited to play canasta, a card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Pros and novices are invited to play canasta, a card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.

Sit & Stitch

Adult Sit & Stitch

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own needlework project and stitch in the company of others. 

Registration required.

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

Bring your own needlework project and stitch in the company of others. 

Registration required.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

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Use this same login each week.
 

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

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Dungeons & Dragons

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

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.

Ages 12 and older.

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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: 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.

Ages 12 and older.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Sit & Stitch 2

Sit & Stitch: Teen Edition

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Stitch, crochet, needlepoint or quilt with the Ferguson Library Yarn Squad. Learn how to knit and crochet, too.

Bring your own materials or use ours.

Ages 12 and older.

Registration required.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stitch, crochet, needlepoint or quilt with the Ferguson Library Yarn Squad. Learn how to knit and crochet, too.

Bring your own materials or use ours.

Ages 12 and older.

Registration required.

Linda Avellar with Book

An Evening with Linda Avellar, Author of Cassie Linden Finds Her Sweet Spot

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join Emmy-nominated former TV news reporter turned novelist Linda Avellar as she discusses her debut novel, Cassie Linden Finds Her Sweet Spot.

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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Emmy-nominated former TV news reporter turned novelist Linda Avellar as she discusses her debut novel, Cassie Linden Finds Her Sweet Spot.

Leviathan Wakes

Sci-Fi Book Club: Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey

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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:

Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 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 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, 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 required.

Mah-jongg

Maj-Jongg Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library-wide 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: Library-wide
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.

Dungeons & Dragons

YA Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, January 15, 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.

Melani Sanders with Book

Friends Author Series: An Evening with Melani Sanders, Author of The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

An evening with viral sensation Melani Sanders, founding member of the We Do Not Care (WDNC) Club and author of The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook: A Hot-Mess Guide for Women in Perimenopause, Menopause and Beyond Who Are Over It.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

An evening with viral sensation Melani Sanders, founding member of the We Do Not Care (WDNC) Club and author of The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook: A Hot-Mess Guide for Women in Perimenopause, Menopause and Beyond Who Are Over It.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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