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Friends Book Shop Collectible Book Sale

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Friends Events, Books & Reading
Event Details:

Don’t miss the Collectible Book Sale where you can browse for unique finds at great prices.

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Friends-Sponsored

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

40th Annual Stamford Literary Competition Awards Ceremony

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents
Program Type: Friends Events, Special Event
Event Details:

A celebration of the winning authors of the annual Friends of the Ferguson Library Literary Competition, open to Stamford students in grades 3 to 12 and their families.

Selections from their work will be read and prizes will be awarded.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

Storytime with Sarah

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

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

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.

Wee Ones @ Weed Storytime

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:

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.

U.S. Citizenship Study Course

10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English.

Knit & Needles: Knitting Gathering

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work on your own knitting and crocheting projects in the company of others.

Registration appreciated.

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.

Cinco de Mayo Storytime and Craft

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with stories, songs and a craft. Snacks will be served.

Grades K to 5.

Registration appreciated.

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.

Sensory Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

An interactive and inclusive storytime that includes freedom of movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. 

Ages 3 to 6 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.

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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Budding Bookworms

2:30pm - 3:00pm
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: Crafts, Games & Making, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy longer stories and a book discussion. The focus will be on developing an understanding of story format and fostering a continued love of reading.

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.

Preschool Storytime & Craft

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes, movement activities and a simple craft all in preparation for school readiness.

Ages 3 to 6 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.

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.

Tiny Art Show Opening Reception

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

A celebration of the artists who created works for the 2025 Tiny Art Show.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

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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Tiny Art Show Opening Reception

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Crafts, Games & Making, Special Event
Event Details:

A celebration of the artists who created works for the 2025 Tiny Art Show.

Snacks will be served.

All ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

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:

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