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A Year in Kimono Presentation

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

This event was rescheduled from May 11, 2025.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event was rescheduled from May 11, 2025.

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

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

Monday, July 21, 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.

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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 "Outreach" group

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, July 22, 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 "Virtual" group

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

New students will be assigned to a group.

Join the evaluation here. 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.

Join the evaluation here. Use the same login each week.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, July 22, 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 "Virtual" group

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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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This event is in the "Main Library" group

Building Bonanza

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our LEGO®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our LEGO®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

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 "Main Library" group

Family Centers Social Worker at the Library

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
First Floor Lobby at Main Library
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
This event is in the "Virtual" group

Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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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This event is in the "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group

Crafternoon: LEGO® Stamp Art

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Create a unique work of art using LEGO® bricks and stamp pads.

Ages 6 to 12.

Registration required.

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

Create a unique work of art using LEGO® bricks and stamp pads.

Ages 6 to 12.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Virtual" group

Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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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This event is in the "Main Library" group

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

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Virtual" group

Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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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This event is in the "Main Library" group

Family Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Third Floor Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. 

Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

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

A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. 

Ages 18 months to 5 years 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 brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

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

Toddler Stay & Play

Wednesday, July 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)

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. 

Ages 18 months to 3 years with an accompanying caregiver.

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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:

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. 

Ages 18 months to 3 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Teen Quilting Club

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Join the teen quilting club and learn how to create patterns, hand sew and finish a lap quilt, wall hanging or blanket. Program lasts until August 13 or until your project is completed. Supplies will be provided. Grades 6 to 12.

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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: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the teen quilting club and learn how to create patterns, hand sew and finish a lap quilt, wall hanging or blanket. Program lasts until August 13 or until your project is completed. Supplies will be provided. Grades 6 to 12.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

This event is in the "Virtual" group

Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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 brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Stories, songs and movement activities in English and Spanish.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Registration opens six days before storytime date.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, songs and movement activities in English and Spanish.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Registration opens six days before storytime date.

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

Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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

A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy.

Ages 1 to 4 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:

A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy.

Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Little Picassos Art Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families

Get ready to learn, paint, draw and get a little messy!

Each session, children will explore the work of a different artist and create their own masterpiece. 

Ages 2 and older. 

Registration required.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to learn, paint, draw and get a little messy!

Each session, children will explore the work of a different artist and create their own masterpiece. 

Ages 2 and older. 

Registration required.

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 "Main Library" group

Mah-Jongg Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces.

Registration required for beginners.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces.

Registration required for beginners.

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

Adult Crafting Summer Series: Mug Mats

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

Create a floral mat for your summer beverage using felt and simple sewing techniques. Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

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

Create a floral mat for your summer beverage using felt and simple sewing techniques. Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.