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Chess Club HB

Chess Club

Thursday, March 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.

Register
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.

Karen Land mushing with Sophia

Mush with Karen Land and her Sled Dog Sophia

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All ages, Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea?

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All ages, Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea?

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.

Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Youth Astronomy Network Workshop

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), 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.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event, Technology
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.

Friends Book Shop

Friends Book Shop March Media Madness Sale

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends Events, Music & Concerts, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages

The Friends Book Shop's first March Media Madness sale, featuring a wide selection of DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, and vinyls at incredible prices.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Friends Events, Music & Concerts, Special Event
Event Details:

The Friends Book Shop's first March Media Madness sale, featuring a wide selection of DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, and vinyls at incredible prices.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Friends Book Shop

Friends Book Shop March Media Madness Sale

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends Events, Music & Concerts, Special Event
Age Group:
All ages

The Friends Book Shop's first March Media Madness sale, featuring a wide selection of DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, and vinyls at incredible prices.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Friends Events, Music & Concerts, Special Event
Event Details:

The Friends Book Shop's first March Media Madness sale, featuring a wide selection of DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, and vinyls at incredible prices.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Youth Astronomy Network Workshop

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Third Floor Technology Center (room only) at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), 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.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event, Technology
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.

Greenbergs Novel Affair

A Novel Affair

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
First Floor Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

An evening of food, festivities and fun to benefit the Ferguson Library. We are delighted to honor Susan and Edward Greenberg for their longstanding contributions to the library and the Stamford community. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

An evening of food, festivities and fun to benefit the Ferguson Library. We are delighted to honor Susan and Edward Greenberg for their longstanding contributions to the library and the Stamford community. 

CrimeConn 2026

CrimeConn 2026: Pick Your Poison

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:30am - 5:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Books & Reading, Community, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Friends of the Ferguson Library, in partnership with Mystery Writers of America (MWA) – New York Chapter, present CrimeCONN 2026, Connecticut’s own one-day mystery lovers' conference.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Community, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event
Event Details:

The Friends of the Ferguson Library, in partnership with Mystery Writers of America (MWA) – New York Chapter, present CrimeCONN 2026, Connecticut’s own one-day mystery lovers' conference.