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This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

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: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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. 

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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 "Main Library" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities.

Ages 18 months to 5 years 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.

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

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: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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.

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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 "West Side Branch" group

Teen Quilting Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
West Side Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the teen quilting club and learn how to create patterns, hand sew and finish a lap quilt, wall hanging or blanket. 

Program lasts until August 13 or until your project is completed.

Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

2:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

An exciting afternoon of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons, where you'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits.

Ages 12 and older.

Registration appreciated.

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 "Main Library" group

Babytime

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more.

Ages 18 months 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.

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

Storytime Stomp

10:30am–11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Story Circle
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Event Details:

Stomp along to stories, songs and movement.

All ages.

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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 "Main Library" group

Teen Podcast Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Language & Education, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have something to say? Use your voice, leadership training, and communication skills to develop a podcast program for the Ferguson Library community.

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Outreach" group

Community Family Giveback Day

12:00pm–4:00pm
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Live DJ, kids’ activities, book and backpack giveaways, health and wellness information, readings, screenings, pizza and more.

All ages.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Zumba Dance Party

12:15pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Survival Island: A Cooperative Game

2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work in teams or individually to navigate a survival scenario that's full of pitfalls. Will your team survive to the end? Will you conquer every challenge?

Grades 5 to 12.

Registration required.  

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 "Outreach" group
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

Messy Artists at Latham Park

11:00am–12:00pm
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-2)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Stay after Outdoor Storytime for a fun art-filled activity.

Bring smocks or wear clothes you won't mind getting dirty.

Weather permitting.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

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 "Main Library" group

TMAD Meeting

3:00pm–4:30pm
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens Making a Difference program, where you learn about upcoming events, share reading suggestions, get free books and make a difference in the community. Participation counts as volunteer work.

Pizza and chips will be served.

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 "Main Library" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities.

Ages 18 months to 5 years 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.

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

2:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

An exciting afternoon of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons, where you'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits.

Ages 12 and older.

Registration appreciated.

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 "Main Library" group

Bilingual Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, songs and movement activities in English and Spanish.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Registration opens six days before storytime date.

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

Babytime

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more.

Ages 18 months 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.

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

Teen Gaming Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play with your friends and test your skills using our Nintendo Switches, VR headset and gaming computers. 

Grades 6 to 12.

Registration required.

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 "Main Library" group

Zumba Dance Party

12:15pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Back-to-School Party: Bags, Books & Barbers

12:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-2), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Friends Events, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

A healthy snack demo, free books and backpacks, a math lab and haircuts so you can look your best on the first day of school.

Up to 30 haircuts will be given on a first-come first-served basis.

Grades K to 12.

This event is in the "Outreach" group
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

Zumba Dance Party

12:15pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Storytime with Sarah

10:30am–11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, 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.