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Black Moms and Black Dads Finance Meeting

12:00pm - 3:00pm
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 month, our combined meeting for Black Moms and Black Dads will focus on the topic of finances. We invite everyone to join us as we come together to explore the unique landscape of financial management within Black families. Together, we'll delve...

U.S. Citizenship Study Course

10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
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. Applicants age 50 and older with 20 years of legal permanent residency or 55 a...

Blood Pressure Education

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Mark National Blood Pressure Education Month by learning what you can do to improve or maintain healthy blood pressure. A simple blood pressure lowering recipe will be included as part of the workshop. Presented in partnership with the Stamford De...

Nutmeg Book Award Discussion: Iveliz Explains It All

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:
Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango, Discussion of this 2025 Nutmeg Book Award Middle School nominatee, where we meet 12-year-old Iveliz, who is trying to care for her mental health and advocate for the help she deserves, all while her...

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Friends-Sponsored

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

Open Game Night

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Teens (grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own game to play with others. All ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult. ...

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. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...

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. ...

Understanding Credit Reports

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to read and understand your credit report. Learn about the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and from where the information on credit reports is drawn. Teens and adults. Registration required. ...

Facing Racism in Stamford

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
A six-part series of dialogues uniting Stamford residents, where we will learn about each other and look at our community through the lens of racial equity. Attendance to all sessions is required; sessions conclude June 26. Snacks will be provi...

U.S. Citizenship Study Course

10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Full
Registration
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. Applicants age 50 and older with 20 years of legal permanent residency or 55 a...

Play Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:
Bring your imagination for an exciting night of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons. You'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits. New players welcome. Ages 18 and older. Registrat...

Teen Financial Literacy, Part II

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Lectures & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn about checking accounts, debit cards, credit cards, other digital formats and how to manage credit. A brief summary of the topics covered in the first Teen Financial Literacy program will also be covered. Grades 6 to 12. Registration requ...

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

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

All Library Facilities Closed for Memorial Day

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

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. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...

An Evening with Doug Melville, Author of Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
Historian Doug Melville will discuss his book, Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals. The conversation will be moderated by Ruth Hubbard, Director of Product Strategy at Fiserv....

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. ...

Facing Racism in Stamford

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
A six-part series of dialogues uniting Stamford residents, where we will learn about each other and look at our community through the lens of racial equity. Attendance to all sessions is required; sessions conclude June 26. Snacks will be provi...

Lawyers in Libraries

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:
If your case involves Landlord/Tenant, Immigration, Family, Employment or any other areas of legal concern, a volunteer attorney is available to meet with you for 20 minutes. Please bring any relevant paperwork regarding your case. To book a re...

Teen Summer Volunteer Training

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
Teen summer volunteering is back. Earn volunteer credit by helping children and teens join the Summer Learning Clubs, report their reading progress and receive incentives. One training session required to volunteer. Stop by the library to pick up ...

Teen Summer Volunteer Training

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
Teen summer volunteering is back. Earn volunteer credit by helping children and teens join the Summer Learning Clubs, report their reading progress and receive incentives. One training session required to volunteer. Stop by the library to pick up ...

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. ...

Facing Racism in Stamford

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
A six-part series of dialogues uniting Stamford residents, where we will learn about each other and look at our community through the lens of racial equity. Attendance to all sessions is required; sessions conclude June 26. Snacks will be provi...

An Evening with Jessica Shattuck, Author of Last House

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
Meet New York Times bestselling author Jessica Shattuck. The author of the acclaimed historical fiction novel, The Women in the Castle, will discuss her new historical epic novel, Last House. She will appear in conversation with Alice ...