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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Short Story Hybrid Book Discussion: Joyce Carol Oates

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Dive into the complex and compelling world of Joyce Carol Oates, one of America’s most provocative and versatile contemporary authors.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into the complex and compelling world of Joyce Carol Oates, one of America’s most provocative and versatile contemporary authors.

This event is in the "Outreach" group

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, July 1, 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 "Outreach" group

Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park in Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park in Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch Book Discussion via Zoom: Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
This event is in the "Main Library" group

Summer Scares Read-A-Thon

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Outreach" group

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, July 8, 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 "Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch" group

Stuffie Sleepover: Storytime and Craft

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Children's Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)

Bring a special stuffie that is no bigger than a shoebox to spend the night at the library. We will read stories, then make beds for your stuffie. We will also share photos of all the fun they have when the library is closed.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a special stuffie that is no bigger than a shoebox to spend the night at the library. We will read stories, then make beds for your stuffie. We will also share photos of all the fun they have when the library is closed.

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 "South End Branch at Waterside" group

Spanish Book Discussion: Catalina de Karla Cornejo Villavicencio

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Second Floor Program Room at South End Branch at Waterside
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Catalina de Karla Cornejo Villavicencio

Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Second Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Catalina de Karla Cornejo Villavicencio

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Book Donation Day

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
All ages

Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop.

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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Read to a Therapy Dog

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Story Circle at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration and appointment required; spots are limited.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration and appointment required; spots are limited.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Silent Book Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library-wide at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

During our very own chapter meeting of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world, we will gather in person to read together in quiet camaraderie.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

During our very own chapter meeting of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world, we will gather in person to read together in quiet camaraderie.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

LGBTQ+ Social Book Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library-wide at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Join the group to discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome.

Teens and adults.

Presented in partnership with Stamford Pride.

Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join the group to discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome.

Teens and adults.

Presented in partnership with Stamford Pride.

This event is in the "Outreach" group

Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park in Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park in Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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 "Main Library" group

Summer Scares Read-A-Thon

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Outreach" group

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, July 15, 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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group

The New Yorker Magazine Discussion

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Harry Bennett Branch
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker

Registration appreciated; also available via Zoom.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker

Registration appreciated; also available via Zoom.

This event is in the "Outreach" group

Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park in Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park in Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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 "Main Library" group

Summer Scares Read-A-Thon

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

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 "Main Library" group

My First Book Club, Level Up Summer Session

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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.

This event is in the "Outreach" group

Outdoor Family Storytime at Commons Park

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park in Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Parents
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park in Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

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 "Main Library" group

Summer Scares Read-A-Thon

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group

South End Branch African and African American Authors Hybrid Book Discussion: The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library-wide at South End Branch at Waterside
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate

Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Event Details:

The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate

This event is in the "Outreach" group

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

Tuesday, July 29, 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.