Event List

Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Library Branch
Library Branch

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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.

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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Books & Beasts

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Community, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families

Meet animals from your favorite books. From the Salamander Room to Charlotte’s Web, we’ll see creatures almost jump from the pages.

All ages. 

Registration required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Families
Program Type: Community, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet animals from your favorite books. From the Salamander Room to Charlotte’s Web, we’ll see creatures almost jump from the pages.

All ages. 

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Access Health CT Open Enrollment Fair

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adults

The 2026 open enrollment fair for individuals and family.

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

The 2026 open enrollment fair for individuals and family.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Youth Astronomy Network Workshop

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations) at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8)

The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics presents an opportunity to learn more about robotic telescopes, astrophotography, image analysis, space exploration and science/STEM careers.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Community, Special Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics presents an opportunity to learn more about robotic telescopes, astrophotography, image analysis, space exploration and science/STEM careers.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Workshop

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations) at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Presentation of the the workshop Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a bystander intervention training program designed to teach you how to step in and help someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presentation of the the workshop Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a bystander intervention training program designed to teach you how to step in and help someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Kids Let's Talk

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

All levels welcome.

Grades 2 to 5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

All levels welcome.

Grades 2 to 5.

This event is in the "Outreach" group

Healing Drum Circle

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism.

Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
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 sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Color in 3D With Quiver

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Homework Help

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Homework help is here.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homework help is here.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

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

Tuesday, December 9, 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 "Main Library" group

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor Lobby 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: First Floor Lobby
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 "West Side Branch" group

Get Your Game On!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
All ages

Drop in and play Chess, Checkers, KerPlunk or Nintendo.

All ages.

Registration appreciated.

 

Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Drop in and play Chess, Checkers, KerPlunk or Nintendo.

All ages.

Registration appreciated.

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Sit & Stitch: Teen Edition

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) 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, too.

Bring your own materials or use ours.

Ages 12 and older.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
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, too.

Bring your own materials or use ours.

Ages 12 and older.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Baby Social Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents, Families

A chance for new parents and caregivers of children ages newborn to 5 years to get to know one another.

Registration appreciated.

Presented in partnership with Stamford Cradle to Career and Help for Kids.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents, Families
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

A chance for new parents and caregivers of children ages newborn to 5 years to get to know one another.

Registration appreciated.

Presented in partnership with Stamford Cradle to Career and Help for Kids.

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, December 11, 2025 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 "West Side Branch" group

LEGO® Table Time

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)

Design and build your own amazing creations using Lego®.  We can take a photo of your masterpiece before you disassemble.  

Ages 5 to 10.

Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Event Details:

Design and build your own amazing creations using Lego®.  We can take a photo of your masterpiece before you disassemble.  

Ages 5 to 10.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Access Health CT Insurance Enrollment

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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.

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

My First Book Club

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-2)

Newly independent and developing readers will build the skills needed to become lifelong learners. We will focus on vocabulary development, print and phonological awareness and letter knowledge, rounding out the activity with a brief craft.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Newly independent and developing readers will build the skills needed to become lifelong learners. We will focus on vocabulary development, print and phonological awareness and letter knowledge, rounding out the activity with a brief craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Ballroom Dance Workshop

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for holiday parties by learning to dance like a pro with instructor Simone Assboeck. In this four-part workshop you will learn different Latin and ballroom styles that are perfect for your favorite holiday tunes.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for holiday parties by learning to dance like a pro with instructor Simone Assboeck. In this four-part workshop you will learn different Latin and ballroom styles that are perfect for your favorite holiday tunes.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Improv Comedy Jam

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Community, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Learn the basics of improv through games and practice. No experience necessary.

Teens and adults.

Registration appreciated. 

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of improv through games and practice. No experience necessary.

Teens and adults.

Registration appreciated. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Kids Let's Talk

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5)

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

All levels welcome.

Grades 2 to 5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

All levels welcome.

Grades 2 to 5.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Color in 3D With Quiver

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use iPads and the Quiver app to create an augmented reality coloring sheet that you can see in 3D.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Homework Help

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Side Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Homework help is here.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community, Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homework help is here.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

An Evening with Deborah Archer, ACLU President and Author of Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Community
Age Group:
Adults

A special evening with Deborah Archer, current ACLU president and author of Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality. Deborah Archer will be in conversation with Eboni S.

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

A special evening with Deborah Archer, current ACLU president and author of Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality. Deborah Archer will be in conversation with Eboni S.