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Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, February 18, 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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Registration Required
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.

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

New Book Discussion: Audition

Wednesday, February 18, 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 Audition by Katie Kitamura

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 Audition by Katie Kitamura

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Civil Rights Film Series: Marshall, a Black History Month Program

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

A screening of the 2017 feature film Marshall, the story of Thurgood Marshall, the crusading NAACP lawyer who would become the first Black Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases, Brown vs.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

A screening of the 2017 feature film Marshall, the story of Thurgood Marshall, the crusading NAACP lawyer who would become the first Black Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases, Brown vs.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Free Tax Assistance

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
Adults

Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns. 

Bring all 2025 tax documents and a copy of your 2024 tax returns.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns. 

Bring all 2025 tax documents and a copy of your 2024 tax returns.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Easy English for Beginners: Side by Side

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing during this six-week interactive English course based on the Side by Side TV program by Steven Molinsky and Bill Bliss.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing during this six-week interactive English course based on the Side by Side TV program by Steven Molinsky and Bill Bliss.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, February 19, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Lunar New Year Game, Story & Craft

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lower Level Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families

Enjoy a game and story about the Chinese zodiac, then decorate your own glass lantern to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Supplies will be provided.

Grades K to 8.

Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Teen Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a game and story about the Chinese zodiac, then decorate your own glass lantern to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Supplies will be provided.

Grades K to 8.

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 sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Preschool Movie Matinee

Thursday, February 19, 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.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Chess Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, 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.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, 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 sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Virtual" group

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series via Zoom / Sales

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Age Group:
Adults

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series
John Garber, Strategy Director, ADP Ventures
Sales

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Event Details:

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series
John Garber, Strategy Director, ADP Ventures
Sales

This event is in the "Main Library" group

An Evening with Scott Anderson, Veteran War Correspondent and Author of King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Current Events, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

An evening with veteran war correspondent and New York Times bestselling author Scott Anderson, who will discuss his latest book

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

An evening with veteran war correspondent and New York Times bestselling author Scott Anderson, who will discuss his latest book

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adults

Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library every Friday to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace.

Register here to make an appointment.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Representatives from Access Health CT will be at the library every Friday to enroll members in the health insurance marketplace.

Register here to make an appointment.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Babytime

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
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: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. 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.

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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Storytime Stomp

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Families

Drop in to stomp around while enjoying stories, songs and movement.

All ages.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in to stomp around while enjoying 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 "Main Library" group

Movies That Build Community Series: The Imitation Game, an Avon on Tour Program

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Non-library Event
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Screening of the 2014 film, The Imitation Game, part of the Avon on Tour: Movies That Build Community program of film screenings at the Ferguson Library while the Avon undergoes renovations.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Non-library Event
Event Details:

Screening of the 2014 film, The Imitation Game, part of the Avon on Tour: Movies That Build Community program of film screenings at the Ferguson Library while the Avon undergoes renovations.

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

Free Tax Assistance

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
Adults

Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns. 

Bring all 2025 tax documents and a copy of your 2024 tax returns.

Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns. 

Bring all 2025 tax documents and a copy of your 2024 tax returns.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Friends of the Ferguson Library Mini-Golf

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Library-wide at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Friends Events, Community, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages

Fun for the whole family: Putt your way through our miniature golf course throughout the Harry Bennett Branch.

Tickets are $5 per player, per round. Pay at check-in.

Ages 3 and younger play for free.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Friends Events, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun for the whole family: Putt your way through our miniature golf course throughout the Harry Bennett Branch.

Tickets are $5 per player, per round. Pay at check-in.

Ages 3 and younger play for free.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Friends of the Ferguson Library Mini-Golf

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Library-wide at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Friends Events, Community, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages

Fun for the whole family: Putt your way through our miniature golf course throughout the Harry Bennett Branch.

Tickets are $5 per player, per round. Pay at check-in.

Ages 3 and younger play for free.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Friends Events, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun for the whole family: Putt your way through our miniature golf course throughout the Harry Bennett Branch.

Tickets are $5 per player, per round. Pay at check-in.

Ages 3 and younger play for free.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Celebrate Lunar New Year: The Year of the Horse

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Music & Concerts
Age Group:
All ages

A celebration of East and Southeast Asian cultures to mark the beginning of the new year, featuring classical and traditional dances, storytelling, a martial arts demonstration, paper crafts, calligraphy and face-painting.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Music & Concerts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A celebration of East and Southeast Asian cultures to mark the beginning of the new year, featuring classical and traditional dances, storytelling, a martial arts demonstration, paper crafts, calligraphy and face-painting.

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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Free Tax Assistance

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
Adults

Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns. 

Bring all 2025 tax documents and a copy of your 2024 tax returns.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
Event Details:

Volunteers from AARP will offer help with federal and state income tax returns. 

Bring all 2025 tax documents and a copy of your 2024 tax returns.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Storytime with Sarah

Monday, February 23, 2026 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)

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
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.

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, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 3 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.

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:

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 3 and younger 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Easy English for Beginners: Side by Side

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing during this six-week interactive English course based on the Side by Side TV program by Steven Molinsky and Bill Bliss.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn language and life skills through reading, speaking and writing during this six-week interactive English course based on the Side by Side TV program by Steven Molinsky and Bill Bliss.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Knit & Needles Gathering

Monday, February 23, 2026 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.

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

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