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Know Your Inner Universe: Unlock Your Mind & Self - Through Breathing

3:00pm–4:30pm
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

This is a transformative session led by a Postdoctoral Neuroscientist from Yale University with over 9 years experience coaching and practicing the art of living.

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.

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.

Building Bonanza

2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our LEGO®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

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

Stamford Air Quality Monitoring Program: Community Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

This event is a community information meeting about the Stamford Air Quality Monitoring Program.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor 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.

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?

Mah-Jongg Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Main Library
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces.

Registration required for beginners.

All Library Facilities Closed for Independence 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

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.

 

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.

Building Bonanza

2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our LEGO®, Keva planks and magnetic tiles. Creations cannot be taken home.

Ages 5 and older; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

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

WBDC - Child Care Networking Event (Bilingual)

5:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Join us for a casual networking event for child care providers in Stamford! Connect, share ideas and collaborate with others in the field. It's a great chance to grow your network, discuss challenges and exchange tips. Refreshments provided.

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor 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.

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?

Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Signs of Summer

5:30pm–7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Opening reception for the library's summer art exhibit, Signs of Summer, in partnership with the Stamford Art Association. Juried art show, featuring local and regional artists.  The exhibit will be on display until September 25.

Family Centers Social Worker at the Library

10:00am–12:00pm
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

Babytime

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor 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.

Friday Flicks: The Wild Robot

2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Parents, Families
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club
Event Details:

Have a snack and spend the afternoon with us watching the animated film The Wild Robot. Rated PG.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

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.

 

Josie's Belly Dancing Workshop

1:00pm–2:15pm
Main Library
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Community, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Add dance to your fitness routine with this class on belly dancing, a dance form originating in the Middle East often performed at celebrations and festivals. Ages 12 and older. Registration appreciated. Presented in partnership with Josie's Internat