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Sensory Storytime

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

This event is in the "Virtual" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

New students will be assigned to a group.

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This event is in the "Main Library" group

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. 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.

This event is in the "Virtual" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby
This event is in the "Virtual" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Virtual" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Main Library" group

Ballroom Dance Workshop

6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

Learn to dance like a pro with instructor Simone Assboeck, who will lead a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the spicy salsa and the cheeky cha-cha!

Singles welcome; partners will be rotated.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
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.

This event is in the "Virtual" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

10:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

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

Teens and adults.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Cuddlers & Crawlers

10:30am–11:00am
Harry Bennett Branch
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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
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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Bebés Bilingües

12:30pm–1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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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.

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.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group

Teen Quilting Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
West Side Branch
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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
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?

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

The New Yorker Magazine Discussion

1:30pm–3:30pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

2:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Upcoming
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 "Virtual" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

10:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

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

Teens and adults.

This event is in the "South End Branch at Waterside" group

Cuentos y Actividades: Spanish Story & Activity

11:00am–12:00pm
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: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Storytime
Event Details:

A Spanish-language experience with Ms. Gloria featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy.

Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.

This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group

Little Picassos Art Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to learn, paint, draw and get a little messy!

Each session, children will explore the work of a different artist and create their own masterpiece. 

Ages 2 and older. 

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 "Harry Bennett Branch" group
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Event Details:
This event is in the "Main Library" group

Coloring & Conversation

10:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

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

Teens and adults.