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All Library Facilities Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

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Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch at Waterside, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide

All Library Facilities Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Harry Bennett Branch, South End Branch at Waterside, Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, West Side Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach, Virtual, System-Wide

Outdoor Family Storytime at Latham Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
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 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.

Waterside Whimsy: Tales & Tunes

10:30am - 11:15am
South End Branch at Waterside
Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Board book read-along, music and movement.

Ages 6 months to 5 with an accompanying caregiver.

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
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.

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
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.

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

12:30pm - 1:45pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Family Centers Social Worker at the Library

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
Purpose of Meeting

Jake Tobias, a case worker from Family Centers, will be in the library two days a week to be a resource for anyone who needs help in navigating difficult situations and to assist in connecting them to appropriate services. Jake will be at a t

Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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Coloring & Conversation

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Lego Play Day

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
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.

Registration required.

Teen Art Club

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Dive into the world of watercolor backgrounds, inspired by Tyrus Wong, the design artist behind Disney's 1942 film Bambi.

Grades 6 to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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.

Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom

10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.
 

Cuddlers & Crawlers

10:30am - 11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and special books. Free play and tummy time afterwards.

This program is only for pre-walking babies 12 months 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.

Toddler Stay & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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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: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities. Stay to read board books 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.

Canasta Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Love canasta? Come out to play this card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.

Bebés Bilingües

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Spanish-language storytime featuring picture books, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Registration appreciated.

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.

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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?

New Yorker Magazine Discussion

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Also available via Zoom.

Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.
 

Coloring & Conversation

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

A Conversation with Entrepreneur Felicia Rubinstein, a This Could Work! Series Program by CT Mirror

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Lectures & Workshops, Special Event
Event Details:

CT Mirror Policy Editor Erica E. Phillips in conversation with entrepreneur Felicia Rubinstein of Havyn Coworking in Darien and Greenwich.

Reception from 5:30 to 6 p.m.; program from 6 to 7 p.m.